Mokgaga'a mmakubela! Posted January 8, 2013 Share I want to buy full suspension MTB that will last me at least 3 yrs. My budget is R13k. Is silverback mercury 29er sport good for a MTB beginner? Planning to do on- and off-road at least 3 times a week and also 1 or 2 races pm. Thank you in advance. Edited January 8, 2013 by Marulaneng Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaLoCo Posted January 8, 2013 Share I want to buy full suspension MTB that will last me at least 3 yrs. My budget is R13k. Is silverback mercury 29er sport good for a MTB beginner? Planning to do on- and off-road at least 3 times a week and also 1 or 2 races pm. Thank you in advance.Silverback is a good make, but have a look through the classifieds on this forum, you might find something better at the same money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M L Posted January 8, 2013 Share Silverback is a good make, but have a look through the classifieds on this forum, you might find something better at the same money.+1 I would go for that full XX volcan 26" DS. Very good deal for R17000 and that is prop neg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryanpmb Posted January 8, 2013 Share There have been least four other threads discussing this topic in the last two months or so... Search for them and read everyone's advise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrJacques Posted January 8, 2013 Share For that price range your options for buying new are quite limited. Have a look at the Axis Range here. Otherwise check out the classifieds, you might be able to get a 2nd hand bike for that price or get a frame and then buy some components as needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty Posted January 8, 2013 Share Nothing wrong with Silverback, very good back up. I have the Mercury Comp which was a replacement frame for my Modanine, just moved the components over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heed0 Posted January 8, 2013 Share Giant Trance X 29er 2, slightly over 13k though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BergForce Posted January 8, 2013 Share Look at the 2013 Silverback Sprada, I think this might be a better bike than the Mercury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outoftowner Posted January 8, 2013 Share Rather start on a 29er hardtail on your budget. Much better value for money,and you will improve your riding a lot more. You will upgrade before the 3 year period.Fact. we all do. Have a look at Momsen. Great range of hardtails,and if you are still hell-bend on a dual-susser, look at the classifieds. arendoog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 9, 2013 Share You can import a 29er full suspension carbon frame from China for very little money( about 6 000) and use the change to buy the rest of the components locally.. They will also put a complete bike together for you, but you pay import duty on complete bicycles. No import duty on bicyclparts.. I have been riding 1 of their 26 inch bikes since april 2011- very solid. The frame below is the new 2013 29er. 2013-29" dual suspension MTB FramesetModel: YS-FM069frame/seat clamp/headsetW/T 1 1/8"-1 1/5" Head TubeW/T BSA/BB30 system availableW/O Sticker & Paintingsize available in 15/17/19/21"Weight:1950±45g Edited January 9, 2013 by Johnny Bravo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryanpmb Posted January 9, 2013 Share 0% duties on parts but clearance fees apply. 15% on full bikes. Plus VAT. 45% duties mentioned earlier is on kit and gear. Edited January 9, 2013 by Ryanpmb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAAD4 Posted January 9, 2013 Share Um no there aren't... Normally VAT and a clearance fee AFAIK.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petatodd Posted January 9, 2013 Share You can import a 29er full suspension carbon frame from China for very little money( about 6 000) and use the change to buy the rest of the components locally.. They will also put a complete bike together for you, but you pay import duty on complete bicycles. No import duty on bicyclparts.. I went down this route. I wasn't able to come close to your R6,000 after it got delivered in South Africa. There is the cost of the frame, the freight and then clearance and VAT in SA. And the wait. Then I was concerned about warranty and having to return it to China if something broke. The costs keep adding up, my bank add a bit too for paying my money out in UD$, even paypal costs extra when dealing with China. Instead I bought the same frame when I saw it advertised on the hub, got it immediately, I have a lifetime 5 day exchange warranty and I paid almost exactly what I would have had I brought it in myself and waited 2 or 3 months. This is the ad: https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/44392-29er-dual-suspension-carbon-frames/ I have been riding for 4 months now and I'm very happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryanpmb Posted January 9, 2013 Share Um no there aren't... Normally VAT and a clearance fee AFAIK..Correcto. My bad, mixed up the duties. Post corrected. Parts 0% dutiesBikes 15% dutiesKit/ gear 45% duties Clearance fees and VAT apply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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