Azonic Posted January 23, 2012 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siggie Posted January 23, 2012 Share Giant Anthem X 29er 1 http://bikemagic.com...first-look.html Edited January 23, 2012 by siggie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTG7 Posted January 23, 2012 Share Giant Anthem X 29erGiant XTC 29er Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrJacques Posted January 23, 2012 Share Scott Scale 29 Expert (abt 22k and then he can upgrade some components) or the Pro (29k if he can stretch his budget) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splat Posted January 23, 2012 Share Not all bikes that are advertised are available, so the shopping list might be reduced before you even start...(thereby making choices easier ?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awesme Posted January 23, 2012 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolweseun Posted January 23, 2012 Share Scott Scale 29 Expert (abt 22k and then he can upgrade some components) or the Pro (29k if he can stretch his budget) +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrJacques Posted January 23, 2012 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvrooyen Posted January 23, 2012 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weight Weenie Posted January 23, 2012 Share Maybe Cannondale Flash 29er alu with lots of upgrades Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BergForce Posted January 23, 2012 Share Merida Big Nine 3000 carbon 9.4kg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sias Posted January 24, 2012 Share Scott Spark 29 Elite at about R22000 or the Pro at about R26000. Full suspension with Twinlock system and XT/Deore groupset. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doggone Posted January 24, 2012 Share Giant Anthem or XTC.Best specced bikes and good resale valuesShop around .Some great 2011 models available at a discount Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnarly Posted January 24, 2012 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 24, 2012 Share Gary Fisher HiFi Deluxe, Rumblefish, GT Sensor 9er Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Drey Posted January 24, 2012 Share Momsen 729....exelent bang-for-buck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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