Upgrading MTB! Advise needed

[Romide]

Hi,

 

I am currently on a Gaint Talon 3, I have stated taking my riding more serious. I do 30-40 km's on a weekend cross country. I am a female 1.65 m (5ft4) tall. Small built.

 

Looking for advise on what bike to upgrade to? spending around R15 000 to R20 000.

 

Also should I get a soft tail or stay on a hard tail?

 

Thanks

[covie]

Now its all relative, what are your current riding conditions trails, are you in it for the fun or to be a serious competitor, do you prefer speed over comfort.

[Romide]

Now its all relative, what are your current riding conditions trails, are you in it for the fun or to be a serious competitor, do you prefer speed over comfort.

 

I will never be a serious competitor but will do the occasional race like the mountain bike Argus etc. So I guess I would go with comfort over speed or something that meets in between.

 

I ride trails like Tokai, Deer Park, Jonkershoek.

[covie]

Then i suggest the first thing you do is go for an ergofit, to get the correct bike fitment done, not the "bikeshop" method where they know nothing and just want to sell you something.

 

Secondly if you enjoy tokai jonkers etc I suggest a dual sus, much more fun, more forgiving, and loads more comfy.

 

Brandwise you have many options but in the 15-20k option i would say go for a giant anthem, you simply cant go wrong with an anthem, the scott is an option but the rear shock is crap, merida is also an option (i personally just dont like them for no valid reason) And silverback will also do a very good deal.

[HDW]

Agree with all that Covie said

[MuddyMike]

Look at the new 650b Silverback Dual Sus. High spec, lots of travel and RRP of R21.5K

[Romide]

Ok Great! That helps a lot Covie!

 

Now where do I go for my ergofit?

[covie]

Ok Great! That helps a lot Covie!

 

Now where do I go for my ergofit?

Renay Groustra <renay@sciencetosport.com>

[Goblin]

+1 on the anthem.

26 or 29er , both rock.

29ers a bit more forgiving to ride.

[covie]

+1 on the anthem.

26 or 29er , both rock.

29ers a bit more forgiving to ride.

 

Yeah but she's petit, so i think a 26 makes more sense if your small, besides they are a hell of a lot cheaper so many upgrade options can be added