JLDAM Posted December 21, 2007 Share Thanks Slick, Looks like their specs are wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwan Kemp Posted December 21, 2007 Share Silverback Sierra is full XT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robodog Posted December 21, 2007 Share Silverback Sierra is full XT The website doesn't agree:http://www.silverback.co.za/bike_specs/sierra.htm Not trying to be argumentative here... I was also interested in the best deal around R10k when I bought my bike (Avalanche Pro) and did a lot of research. I got mine for under R9k and missSlick got a Merida Matts 800 for R9k. The main reason I didn't consider the Silverbacks was the steep geometry with short top tube. Doesn't work for big guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TitusTi Posted December 21, 2007 Share One correction guys the Reba is not the downgrade of the SID, it's the same internals on beefier externals, in fact I think the comparison of a fox to a Reba is fair and accurate, both stiff, both work well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowpoke Posted December 21, 2007 Share Thuggie, my mongoose was a bit more than R10k (like in R3k more) - i stretched it to that because the weight saving and better specs that i got for that R3k extra was sooooo well worth it. personally i feel if you're gonna go hardtail go for as light as you can with the best components you can. i looove my mongoose and can't wait to get back out on him... i promise not to try flying again for a while - i want to be in 1 piece to be able to ride the 2008 24-hour! (so yep, gotta avoid flying for 11 months, i'm sure i'll survive waiting that long) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed Posted December 21, 2007 Share good thinking, slowpoke, then you can be like me and titusti and crash at the 24-hour and failt to finish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TitusTi Posted December 21, 2007 Share Hey!Anyway, back to the topic, why not be daring and get a Gary Fisher Rig? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ox_Wagon Posted December 21, 2007 Share TitusTI, would you recommend a 29er hardtail?<?:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TitusTi Posted December 21, 2007 Share If you are forced to take a hardtail, then yes take a 29'er hardtail, if not then take a 29'er full sus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thug Posted December 21, 2007 Share I would likewise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ox_Wagon Posted January 2, 2008 Share There aren?t a lot of full sus 29er frames out there especially if you on a tight budget. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullet Posted January 2, 2008 Share GT Avalanche Expert/Pro ... try Westdene, speak to Steward.... The Gt is... well, that frame is excellent!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TitusTi Posted January 2, 2008 Share Hey Ox, yeah I do agree, that's why I say if you can't sping for the FS then get a 29'er HT, there are now quite alot of guys bringing in, so we have options, finally!In fact a friend of mine just built up his Niner HT 29'er, it's actually a damn nice bike! Nice geometry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreZA Posted January 2, 2008 Share a 29" GT single speed HT with rigid fork goes for R5500. Add a Reba 29" fork for another 4k and the bike is still under 10k. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TitusTi Posted January 2, 2008 Share Not sure if the front end of that bike is suspension corrected? That would be a nice ride, but like I said earlier, have a look at the GF Rig, also a straight off the shelf 29'er SS except it already has the Reba. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GFishy Posted January 2, 2008 Share Zoon Cronje is your man to get a bike from!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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