best mtb buy for between 5k and 15k

[Witkop]

Got clearance to spend on a new Mtb (as the old one got liberated). Now for the shopping trips.

What specials ext are available within this price range?

[Skubarra]

Massive difference between a 5K and 15K mtb....

[Cav']

Massive difference between a 5K and 15K mtb....

What he said!

[nishiki]

Just don't waste your $$ on a 29er. Rather give the money to charity or the ANC.

[Witkop]

Massive difference, yes, but only if it is worth it. Still got to feed the family at the end of the day. You know the possibility of buying for components and then putting it all together afterwards. I am open for all advice, apart from buying a 29er or giving the money to nishiki (unless it is in exchange for a yeti and bits) and definitely not to the ANC.

[Lexx]

Just don't waste your $$ on a 29er. Rather give the money to charity or the ANC.

 

A 29er is Definitely the way to go.

[nishiki]

A 29er is Definitely the way to go.

You are right, but then he'd have to factor in the bibs, aero helmet, bar ends and anus lube.

[Witkop]

You are right, but then he'd have to factor in the bibs, aero helmet, bar ends and anus lube.

 

I like you way you are thinking, 29ers are road bikes in disguise.

[nishiki]

I like you way you are thinking, 29ers are road bikes in disguise.

with roadies on them

[El Dodgius Bastardo]

You will be able to pick a a very decently specced Morewood Zula in that range...secondhand though. That said, you will NOT beat it for that price

[El Dodgius Bastardo]

Considering the above vitriol, I would take it with a pinch of salt. I had a Zula and am now on a Niner. With the kind of riding we have in Gt, the 29er is definitely faster, but not nearly as much fun. So what sort of riding do you want to do? I know I love my Niner in races, but miss my Zula in any other situation.

[Lexx]

with roadies on them

 

WTF,NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO. I will open a can of whipp-ass. lol. Its really derogatory to call a Mountain Biker a roadie,ha ha ha ha

[DR ◣◢]

Those who claim a 29er is not as much fun as a 26er need to take a long hard look at their own lack of skill.

[Witkop]

WTF,NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO. I will open a can of whipp-ass. lol. Its really derogatory to call a Mountain Biker a roadie,ha ha ha ha

 

you are right it is derogatory to force a mountain biker to ride on a 29er.

[awesme]

This is far to wide a range....

 

What you going to be doing, There was a couple of chats the last week for best bike at R10K, we then got the guy to increase to 15K.

 

Might be of value to search the forum for his chat.

 

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[nishiki]

WTF,NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO. I will open a can of whipp-ass. lol. Its really derogatory to call a Mountain Biker a roadie,ha ha ha ha

it's derogatory to call a 29er a mountain bike.