flat29 Posted June 26, 2013 Author Posted June 26, 2013 (edited) Did your research exclude Specialized for some specific reason? Juuuust asking.... Phone them a week ago (x2) for a bike in my price range but nothing yet from them.Realy dont want to kiss their ass to buy a bike All the other brand came back with something, do they tihnk they are special Edited June 26, 2013 by flat29 SaKiwi 1
jdvisagie Posted June 26, 2013 Posted June 26, 2013 (edited) Momsen or Silverback... I'd go carbon... And XT is all you need... Edited June 26, 2013 by jdvisagie flat29 1
SeaBee Posted June 26, 2013 Posted June 26, 2013 (edited) Phone them a week ago (x2) for a bike in my price range but nothing yet from them.Realy dont want to kiss their ass to buy a bike All the other brand came back with something, do they tihnk they are special If that's the case, I'd have done the same. (And I say that riding a 29er from their stable, though.) Edited June 26, 2013 by SeaBee
2-D Posted June 26, 2013 Posted June 26, 2013 2nd hand carbon framed bike, risky if you dont know the previous owner personally and even then I'd be wary. Oh and it's not just carbon, any 2nd bike is a gamble, just check it out properly is all I'm saying.Most manufacturers don't transfer warranties so its a R25k+ gamble.That being said you could get an awesome machine for that cash, or less, from Booth perhaps. Good reviews, good service and it includes a service plan.Just adding another option to mess with your brain. Enjoy. You've got a point about the warranty and owner. True, you're never sure how much the previous owner has thrashed the bike, yet carbon frames are very easy to fix as long as its not a serious crack (which u can usually see anyway).
flat29 Posted July 12, 2013 Author Posted July 12, 2013 (edited) ok here is my feedbackSpoke to a bike shop and is waiting for my delivery on my new Stumpjumper carbon comp ht 29er :clap: :clap: Thank you tax man Edited July 12, 2013 by flat29
flat29 Posted July 12, 2013 Author Posted July 12, 2013 If that's the case, I'd have done the same. (And I say that riding a 29er from their stable, though.) Got one from anothr shop
NINER_boy Posted July 12, 2013 Posted July 12, 2013 My 2c... All of them are quite level pegged. Now, look for the following:1. FULL XT or XT setup (and I mean full groupset)2. GREAT set of wheels, like Stans rims or so. Then last bot not least, get the one YOU would like to ride as well (taking all mentioned points into consideration). A good wheelset can set you back another 6k, so make sure you get the bike with the best complete mix (groupset, wheels and then the one you like) Happy hoopin r0adrunner 1
flat29 Posted July 12, 2013 Author Posted July 12, 2013 My 2c... All of them are quite level pegged. Now, look for the following:1. FULL XT or XT setup (and I mean full groupset)2. GREAT set of wheels, like Stans rims or so. Then last bot not least, get the one YOU would like to ride as well (taking all mentioned points into consideration). A good wheelset can set you back another 6k, so make sure you get the bike with the best complete mix (groupset, wheels and then the one you like) Happy hoopin Have a spare set of stans crest at home for this bike. Thanks
SeaBee Posted July 12, 2013 Posted July 12, 2013 Enjoy it man! Back to our previous comments - it just peeves me when you get such crappy customer service. Why should it be needed to phone a second shop?! And around this side of the country, we don't exactly fall over Spez shops, now that they've gone the "exclusive" way. (I am not a fan of that approach...)
Joeboy69 Posted July 13, 2013 Posted July 13, 2013 MERIDA BIG 99 PRO-XT 2013 http://www.merida-bikes.com/en_za/bike/2013/29/Full+Suspension/Big+Ninety-Nine+Pro+XT-Edition Full carbon dual susser frame with XT components, shouldn't set you back more than R25,500. Excellent value for money! Went to Hot shot cycles in Atterbury today to look at Momsen bikes and then saw this as well ... Very tempting, especially as I actually wanted to get a Spez Camber but starting at R22k with relatively poor components, need to go to early R30k to have XT in the mix. To complicate matters they have TdF specials including a Scott spark 920 for R31k from R35k, but that stretches my budget way to far :-(
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