ScottCM Posted August 16, 2013 Posted August 16, 2013 (edited) Hi guys, as i dont know much about mtb i weas wondering if this is a ok deal. i know its not a disc brake and not a 29er etc, but as a starter bike just so i can get out thewre with my son's while i save for a proper bike what do you guys think? the owner works with me and wants R750 for it. i think its ok but hten again i dont really know what all to look for in a mtb as i'm normally a roadie. apparently its a 21speed and changes gears on the handle grip(which i dont know if this is a good thing or not as i'm starting out) advice appreciated.%5Burl=http%3A//s1252.photobucket.com/user/ScottRSA/media/Bike1.jpg.html%5D Edited August 16, 2013 by ScottC-M
Ysterperd Posted August 16, 2013 Posted August 16, 2013 1. Is it your size2. What do you intend doing with it3. Are you considering upgrading in the future
Taps Posted August 16, 2013 Posted August 16, 2013 As long as you son is less than 5 years and just rides in the park you may be OK, but don't consider that a MTB. It's almost a bike as it has two wheels. Not much to say beyond that, just NEVER take it offroad.
ChUkKy Posted August 16, 2013 Posted August 16, 2013 Paying R750 for that will be doing him a favour.... save your money
Showtime Posted August 16, 2013 Posted August 16, 2013 Maybe post this on the bikes for enduro thread since it has a coil shock. Those folks will be very helpful. Lexx, Journosergio, divernick and 2 others 5
droo Posted August 16, 2013 Posted August 16, 2013 Stay far away. Nothing will put you off riding quite like a nasty bike. Put that 750 towards the savings plan for a proper one. JWF and Milkman 2
droo Posted August 16, 2013 Posted August 16, 2013 Seems it's unanimous then... First time I've ever seen a thread where everyone agrees. BlinkFan and ian32 2
scotty Posted August 16, 2013 Posted August 16, 2013 Listen to divernick, he has built plenty bikes and if he says no its sound advice. divernick and Journosergio 2
Sidewinder. Posted August 16, 2013 Posted August 16, 2013 As you say you're just starting out and need something cheap->https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/58055-affordable-first-mountain-bike-gt-30-avalanche/ orhttps://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/57905-silverback-mountain-bike/ Browse the classifieds and use the price filter
Paul Ruinaard Posted August 16, 2013 Posted August 16, 2013 step far away from that - even the photo is ugly.
arendoog Posted August 16, 2013 Posted August 16, 2013 Stay far away. Nothing will put you off riding quite like a nasty bike. Put that 750 towards the savings plan for a proper one.What he said JKK 1
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