Advice - Buying 2nd hand <R10k

[ChrisSims66]

Hi all,

 

Looking for advice on getting a good 2nd hand bike for under R10k. Intention would be to use the bike for weekend trail rides/entry level enduros/races and some jumping.

 

So a solid 2nd hand all rounder.

 

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

 

Cheers

 

Chris

[Sepia]

Use the search button. There is heaps and heaps written on the subject offering suggestions/advice from all angles.

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[ChrisSims66]

Shot. Let me know if you come across anything that may be of interest. In the meantime I will soldier on - there is literally too much information...

 

What do you think of this?

 

https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/46847-specialized-s-works-epic-carbon/

[Longbarn Killer]

If you are new to the cycling scene and insist on going second hand, take somebody with who knows a thing or two about bikes when you view. There are plenty of sharks out there that will rip you off or sell you something that is not suitable for you. Size is the most important thing to consider when buying a bike.

[Mish-ka-moo]

Hi all,

 

Looking for advice on getting a good 2nd hand bike for under R10k. Intention would be to use the bike for weekend trail rides/entry level enduros/races and some jumping.

 

So a solid 2nd hand all rounder.

 

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

 

Cheers

 

Chris

 

 

Hi Chris

 

Am looking for something similar myself within same budget. Let me know how you get on!

Thanks

Michele

[Coenie]

Shot. Let me know if you come across anything that may be of interest. In the meantime I will soldier on - there is literally too much information...

 

What do you think of this?

 

https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/46847-specialized-s-works-epic-carbon/

 

That looks like a pretty good deal, but you will not be doing much jumping on an Epic Carbon frame. For XC and Marathon it will be great, but not jumping. I would suggest you look at something with 120-140mm travel at least ifyou want to jump as well.

[DR ◣◢]

That's going to be a tricky bike to find in that price range.

 

A few Morewood Shovas going for about 13 to 15 which will be perfect for that.

 

Keep an eye on OLX and Gumtree