Firozfx Posted November 19, 2012 Share I am highly interested in taking up MTB'ing. Open roads are too dangerous. Have been scouring the internet for a few days now and now more confused more than ever. I am willing to spend up to around R9000 on a bike. Riding for leisure, think its called trail riding? I am over 6 ft so bike must be big I think. Cannot figure what type/brand to look at. 29er. hardtail, budget softail Please help with suggestions and where to buy. Round the corner from hotspot cycles in Pta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNT1 Posted November 19, 2012 Share Ah, second hand. Go to this web site, thehubsa.co.za, troll their classifieds... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cav' Posted November 19, 2012 Share Ah, second hand. Go to this web site, thehubsa.co.za, troll their classifieds...I heard about this website and their hundreds of bikes for sale. I best be checking it out now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePubSA Posted November 19, 2012 Share I am highly interested in taking up MTB'ing. Open roads are too dangerous. Have been scouring the internet for a few days now and now more confused more than ever. I am willing to spend up to around R9000 on a bike. Riding for leisure, think its called trail riding? I am over 6 ft so bike must be big I think. Cannot figure what type/brand to look at. 29er. hardtail, budget softail Please help with suggestions and where to buy. Round the corner from hotspot cycles in Pta9k you can pretty much choose yourself any new hardtail you likeunless you a Dirtyracesnakeroady and want 6 kg bike Dual suspension you looking more like 12k+ for anything decent.7k+ for dual frame if you have wheels etc..My 1/2 cent GLNjoi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePubSA Posted November 19, 2012 Share 9k you can pretty much choose yourself any new hardtail you likeunless you a Dirtyracesnakeroady and want 6 kg bike Dual suspension you looking more like 12k+ for anything decent.7k+ for dual frame if you have wheels etc..My 1/2 cent GLNjoi Im saying buy new...peace of mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jigghead Posted November 20, 2012 Share For R9K you could probably pick up a nice enough 2012 model new, shop around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtbreath Posted November 20, 2012 Share Spend 6k on a decent mid-range used hardtail. Keep the balance for any upgrades u might need. Get into the sport, ride, learn to love it, see what everyone else is riding and invariably you will want to upgrade. Look for good basics, descent wheels, brakes, groupset and that the frame is your right size. A good fork too. Should be able to find a good bike like this in classifieds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firozfx Posted November 20, 2012 Share Thanks guys. Looking at some used bike on that brilliant website thehubsa.co.za. Cav' 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudi Pollard Posted November 20, 2012 Share I am selling my Silverback Ventura at the moment if you are interested. You cannot beat silverback at value for money... PM me if you want more details Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo2010 Posted November 20, 2012 Share Hi All. I think I'll just build on this thread as I'm looking for the same thing. New to the Hub and almost new to cycling. Will be once I actually get a bike. Just need some advice. Looking for an entry level MTB. So far have narrowed down to Merida Matts 100, Silverback Stride 20 and Giant revel (cant remember which one). I want to some trail rides at Tokai and maybe use the bike to commute to work at teh VNA waterfront once in a while. Any pointers or advice on these bikes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cav' Posted November 20, 2012 Share Hi All. I think I'll just build on this thread as I'm looking for the same thing. New to the Hub and almost new to cycling. Will be once I actually get a bike. Just need some advice. Looking for an entry level MTB. So far have narrowed down to Merida Matts 100, Silverback Stride 20 and Giant revel (cant remember which one). I want to some trail rides at Tokai and maybe use the bike to commute to work at teh VNA waterfront once in a while. Any pointers or advice on these bikes?Yes, also look second hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo2010 Posted November 20, 2012 Share And in terms of the bikes mentioned? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty Posted November 20, 2012 Share For R9000 you can get new 2012 and for even less 2011 bikes at good prices. I picked up a new 2012 29" HT with XT and Reba fork for under R9000. Try Solomons in Pta or Woodmead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudi Pollard Posted November 20, 2012 Share If you are new to cycling also remember to budget for shoes, clothing, helmet etc... That can easily add R2-R3k to your total spend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePubSA Posted November 20, 2012 Share Thanks guys. Looking at some used bike on that brilliant website thehubsa.co.za.STOP LOOKING heres your deal.. 2nd hand not gonna get much better or cheaper.Dirt cheap for good pedaller ,xc dual sus for 2.5k...GG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePubSA Posted November 20, 2012 Share STOP LOOKING heres your deal.. 2nd hand not gonna get much better or cheaper.Dirt cheap for good pedaller ,xc dual sus for 2.5k...GGhttps://www.bikehub.co.za/index.php?app=hubmarket&do=view_item&item_id=44170 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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