Azonic Posted January 23, 2012 Posted January 23, 2012 (edited) A friend of mine is looking to get into MTB'ing and has +/- R25k to spend. He is a strong road rider currently. What do you guys suggest? Scott, Merida, Cannondale, Giant, or something else? Hardtail Lets hear it! Edited January 23, 2012 by Azonic
siggie Posted January 23, 2012 Posted January 23, 2012 (edited) Giant Anthem X 29er 1 http://bikemagic.com...first-look.html Edited January 23, 2012 by siggie
MrJacques Posted January 23, 2012 Posted January 23, 2012 Scott Scale 29 Expert (abt 22k and then he can upgrade some components) or the Pro (29k if he can stretch his budget)
splat Posted January 23, 2012 Posted January 23, 2012 Not all bikes that are advertised are available, so the shopping list might be reduced before you even start...(thereby making choices easier ?)
awesme Posted January 23, 2012 Posted January 23, 2012 (edited) How about the Twen 9AL from Momsen as a frame, then add all the required bits, Tread had a great review/example (Jan/feb 2011) with a projected value of R19K... think this was build to SRAM x7 group set. G Edited January 23, 2012 by awesme
Wolweseun Posted January 23, 2012 Posted January 23, 2012 Scott Scale 29 Expert (abt 22k and then he can upgrade some components) or the Pro (29k if he can stretch his budget) +1
MrJacques Posted January 23, 2012 Posted January 23, 2012 Not all bikes that are advertised are available, so the shopping list might be reduced before you even start...(thereby making choices easier ?) True, your friend might struggle finding a Scott. The Momsen SL729 isn't badly specced either http://www.momsenbikes.com/bikes.cfm?prod=sl729_12
mvrooyen Posted January 23, 2012 Posted January 23, 2012 Have a look at my feed:https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/112120-titan-29er/ You dont have to buy as expensive parts. I really went all out. Titan by far the best value. Made by Merida....frame same as Big Nine
Weight Weenie Posted January 23, 2012 Posted January 23, 2012 Maybe Cannondale Flash 29er alu with lots of upgrades
sias Posted January 24, 2012 Posted January 24, 2012 Scott Spark 29 Elite at about R22000 or the Pro at about R26000. Full suspension with Twinlock system and XT/Deore groupset.
Doggone Posted January 24, 2012 Posted January 24, 2012 Giant Anthem or XTC.Best specced bikes and good resale valuesShop around .Some great 2011 models available at a discount
Gnarly Posted January 24, 2012 Posted January 24, 2012 Scott Spark 29 Elite at about R22000 or the Pro at about R26000. Full suspension with Twinlock system and XT/Deore groupset. PLEASE let me know where you can get a Scott Spark Pro at R26000.00. Not sure even the Scale Pro cost that.
Guest Posted January 24, 2012 Posted January 24, 2012 Gary Fisher HiFi Deluxe, Rumblefish, GT Sensor 9er Pro
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