manjafel Posted February 20, 2012 Share It is time for a new mountain bike. I'm looking for a durable bike rather than a lightweight bike. I'm stuck on three bikes the Momsen Al 300 the Silverback Alpine and Merida matts tfs 300. And then there is the second hand market.I need some advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outoftowner Posted February 20, 2012 Share All depends on budget.Hearing good things about Momsen's 29er's though,but 2nd hand market is where you will find best value for money. Good hunting,,, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramcat Posted February 21, 2012 Share It is time for a new mountain bike. I'm looking for a durable bike rather than a lightweight bike.I'm stuck on three bikes the Momsen Al 300 the Silverback Alpine and Merida matts tfs 300. And then there is the second hand market.I need some advice. Hey, I was about to buy a second hand alpine for R3800. Luckily the guy didn't accept the offer because when i went to my LBS, i figured out that you can buy its replacement, the Stride 10 for the same price brand new. Anyway i ended up going for the Titan sport 29er for not much more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manjafel Posted February 21, 2012 Share Thank you for your advice guys. I do not think the Stride replaced the Alpine though. I spoke to the guy at my LBS and he loves the silverback Alpine (He is also a silverback dealer). The Silverback is well speced (according to the website http://www.silverbacklab.com/2011_website_SILVERBACK/alpine1.htm and the LBS guy)The Momsen is almost the same but just a smidge cheaper (http://www.momsenbikes.com/bikes.cfm?prod=al300_12) The two bikes even look alike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eugene Posted February 23, 2012 Share Buy local and support local, get the Momsen. Silverback shafted SA by moving to Germany and then putting stickers on the bikes that say "Designed in Germany" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manjafel Posted February 23, 2012 Share Yes, or a 2nd hand Morewood. Thank you for that insight Eugene. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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