Dan Roscher Posted December 13, 2011 Posted December 13, 2011 I am upgrading from a Silverback Nabraska hardtail. Amazing bike for its class of a bit above entry level. (It's also on sale if interested) I was hoping you guys could help me to decide whether to get yet another hardtail or to go full suspension. Bear in mind I do most of my riding in Tokai Forest and I am looking to be doing some races in the Western Cape area as well as the Wines2Whales. I have thoroughly enjoyed my hardtail and I enjoy the speed it gives me uphill and on the flats. I am still young (18) and can take the beating of a hardtail happily.Also, what bikes should I go for? My budget, with a push, falls just short of about R30k. Due to me wanting this bike to last for roughly 10 years I do not think it can be carbon. I want a 29er. I have a few preferences:Fox Fork with KashimaSram XO rear der.Nothing lower than a Sram X7 front der.Sram cassetteElixir CR/7's or Formula - the One brakesCarbon handlebarKCNC stemRichey headsetAmerican Classic or ZTR wheel setClean Sweep rotors (180mm front & 160mm rear)Thomson Elite seat postDT Swiss quick releaseBraded brake cablesHollow pin Sram chainIt must be able to take 2 bottle cages I understand I won't find a bike with these things exactly but I'm looking for something that is as close as possible. Thanks guys. I appreciate any help!
Sharkie 2 Posted December 13, 2011 Posted December 13, 2011 Have a look at the Scott Expert 29er, for your requirements you should be able to kit the bike out as you want and trade parts in RRP is R20900 you will get discount so you have about R6k to play with addtional on trade ins
MrJacques Posted December 13, 2011 Posted December 13, 2011 10 years? You will get the itch to upgrade long before that I second the Scott option, their 2012 range is very good value for money. And seeing that you come from a Silverback, have a look at their 2012 bikes too.
Sawdust Posted December 13, 2011 Posted December 13, 2011 Go onto the Momsen website and look at the Momsen Al729 bike. Full XT with ZTR wheels for R20K. My wife just got one (small) and weighs 10.76kg.
Just Keep Pedaling Posted December 13, 2011 Posted December 13, 2011 The most expensive parts on your list are the fork and the wheels. Find a bike with the fork and wheels you want. Ride it to see you like it. That is your bike.
Pieterg Posted December 13, 2011 Posted December 13, 2011 Gaint or Merida also have good specs.My Gaint XTC3 is nows years old and going strong
jannosmit Posted December 13, 2011 Posted December 13, 2011 New XT is flippen amazing dude, don't throw it out
DJR Posted December 13, 2011 Posted December 13, 2011 On 12/13/2011 at 11:07 AM, JanMTB said: New XT is flippen amazing dude, don't throw it outXT has always been amazing!
ChigginLeg Posted December 13, 2011 Posted December 13, 2011 Look at the Niners if you want to buy a frame and "pimp yo ride".
Pieterg Posted December 13, 2011 Posted December 13, 2011 If you want to race I think XT is the minimum with Fox 32 shock it's a nice combo
Dan Roscher Posted December 14, 2011 Author Posted December 14, 2011 Thank you all for your input. Unfortunately my very old car packed up two days ago and the father, understandably, is not keen to pay for a a new car as well as a new bike.I appreciate all the help!
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