29er recommendations and bike shops?

[Wez-O]

Hey Guys,

 

So I'm looking at finally making the step up to a 29er (hardtail).

I'm guess I'm currently what you would call an intermediate rider (more than leisure rides, but don't race competitively) and I'm looking at getting something for around about the R10k price range. Any suggestions on the best bikes in in this range?

 

I currently have a Scott and Marin and love both but the new Merida's look like really good value for money. I like the look of the KTM's but I get the feeling you paying for the name there and the GT's in that price range seem rather heavy.

 

Also, are there any shops that you guys can recommend in Johannesburg East and Sandton areas?

 

Thanks a lot,

Cheers

[Cav']

Phone Finish line cycles, and ask Clint what he has for 10k in 29er

[Wez-O]

Phone Finish line cycles, and ask Clint what he has for 10k in 29er

Thanks, I've actually heard good things RE Finish Line Cycles.

[Smolly]

And don't forget to get a red one, everyone knows they are faster!

[Pieterg]

Bought a 2012 Merida Big Nine XT-D.Very nice good specs love my Niner

[Wez-O]

And don't forget to get a red one, everyone knows they are faster!

HAHA, obvisously! And with racing stripes... Fiesta & Mini drivers can't be wrong!

[Wez-O]

Bought a 2012 Merida Big Nine XT-D.Very nice good specs love my Niner

Good to hear, what did that set you back?

[Pieterg]

R14400(Fox Front,Nearly Full XT).Large21"-12.4Kg, not to bad

[Smolly]

 

HAHA, obvisously! And with racing stripes... Fiesta & Mini drivers can't be wrong!

I wasn't joking! Ask ANYONE in the know!!

[StevieL]

Without a doubt... Pay a visit to Complete Cyclist (near Sandton Clinic) and have a look at the cube 29er for 10k...

 

Awesome bike.

[Wez-O]

R14400(Fox Front,Nearly Full XT).Large21"-12.4Kg, not to bad

I'm looking at the specs now, it's very impressive!

Is the Big Nine XT-D better spec'd than the Big Nine TFS900-D?

[Pieterg]

Speeds

30 Size [15]-17-19-21-23"" Frame Big Nine EG TFS-D Color1 Shiny Dark Silver[white/blue] Fork Fox 32 Float RL 100 Derailleur Front Shimano Deore XT Derailleur Rear Shimano Deore XT-10 Shifter Shimano Deore XT Rapidfire Brake Lever attached Brake Shimano M505 180 Chainwheel Shimano Deore XT 42-32-24 Bbset attached Chain KMC X10 10s Hub Shimano M435 Cen Rim Big Nine Pro D Freewheel Shimano CS-HG62-10 11-36 Spokes Black stainless Tire Maxxis CrossMark 29er 2.1 Fold Handlebar Merida Pro OS 660 Flat Handlebar Stem Merida Pro OS Headset BB-410 Seat Post Merida Pro 2 27.2 Saddle Selle Italia X1 Pedal Shimano M520

 

Speeds 30 Size [15]-17-19-21-23"" Frame Big Nine EG TFS-D Color1 White [black/Red] Fork Manitou 29 Tower Expert 100 Remote Derailleur Front Shimano SLX Derailleur Rear Shimano Deore XT-10 Shifter Shimano SLX Rapidfire Brake Lever attached Brake Shimano M446 180 Chainwheel Shimano SLX-10 42-32-24 Bbset attached Chain KMC X10 10s Hub Shimano M435 Cen Rim Big Nine Pro D Freewheel Shimano CS-HG62-10 11-36 Spokes Black stainless Tire Schwalbe 29 Rapid Rob PP 2.25 Wire Handlebar Merida Pro OS 660 Flat Handlebar Stem Merida Pro OS Headset BB-410 Seat Post Merida Pro 2 27.2 Saddle Merida Pro Pedal Shimano M505

 

 

 

Is the Big Nine XT-D better spec'd than the Big Nine TFS900-D? -Yes

Edited June 19, 2012 by Pieterg

[Wez-O]

Speeds

30 Size [15]-17-19-21-23"" Frame Big Nine EG TFS-D Color1 Shiny Dark Silver[white/blue] Fork Fox 32 Float RL 100 Derailleur Front Shimano Deore XT Derailleur Rear Shimano Deore XT-10 Shifter Shimano Deore XT Rapidfire Brake Lever attached Brake Shimano M505 180 Chainwheel Shimano Deore XT 42-32-24 Bbset attached Chain KMC X10 10s Hub Shimano M435 Cen Rim Big Nine Pro D Freewheel Shimano CS-HG62-10 11-36 Spokes Black stainless Tire Maxxis CrossMark 29er 2.1 Fold Handlebar Merida Pro OS 660 Flat Handlebar Stem Merida Pro OS Headset BB-410 Seat Post Merida Pro 2 27.2 Saddle Selle Italia X1 Pedal Shimano M520

 

Speeds 30 Size [15]-17-19-21-23"" Frame Big Nine EG TFS-D Color1 White [black/Red] Fork Manitou 29 Tower Expert 100 Remote Derailleur Front Shimano SLX Derailleur Rear Shimano Deore XT-10 Shifter Shimano SLX Rapidfire Brake Lever attached Brake Shimano M446 180 Chainwheel Shimano SLX-10 42-32-24 Bbset attached Chain KMC X10 10s Hub Shimano M435 Cen Rim Big Nine Pro D Freewheel Shimano CS-HG62-10 11-36 Spokes Black stainless Tire Schwalbe 29 Rapid Rob PP 2.25 Wire Handlebar Merida Pro OS 660 Flat Handlebar Stem Merida Pro OS Headset BB-410 Seat Post Merida Pro 2 27.2 Saddle Merida Pro Pedal Shimano M505

 

 

 

Is the Big Nine XT-D better spec'd than the Big Nine TFS900-D? -Yes

 

Great, thanks a lot.

[BLACKvoodoo]

Hey Guys,

 

So I'm looking at finally making the step up to a 29er (hardtail).

I'm guess I'm currently what you would call an intermediate rider (more than leisure rides, but don't race competitively) and I'm looking at getting something for around about the R10k price range. Any suggestions on the best bikes in in this range?

 

I currently have a Scott and Marin and love both but the new Merida's look like really good value for money. I like the look of the KTM's but I get the feeling you paying for the name there and the GT's in that price range seem rather heavy.

 

Also, are there any shops that you guys can recommend in Johannesburg East and Sandton areas?

 

Thanks a lot,

Cheers

 

Great choice of words.

[Wez-O]

Great choice of words.

Indeed

[Pieterg]

29er is a poorman's Full suspension. Nice no more shake,rattle and roll