New to cycling

[RuanJvR89]

Good day.

 

I started cycling 4 months ago to join our company in the 94.7 cycle challenge. I borrowed someones road bike to use on the day. I enjoyed it so much and I'm considering buying a MTB to continue cycling.

 

What would be a good MTB to start with? Something that is good but not so expensive.

 

I'm new to this and appreciate your assistance.

 

Kind Regards

[Hennie VR]

Welcome to TheHub.

 

Tell us what is your idea of "not so expensive". If we know what your budget is we can start to suggest some options.

[RuanJvR89]

Well between +/- R5000. It is only to start with.

[DACoetzee]

Do you see it as a way of getting fit and having fun, or trying to place well within your category?

[RuanJvR89]

Just for fun now and maybe a few races. I will spend more later when I get more into it.

[DACoetzee]

Have a look at the Classifieds section, they have some great specials from time to time. Other than that, you can have a look at something like:

1. Momsen AL029 R 5700

2. Gaint Revel 3

3. GT Karakoram

4. GT Avalanche 3.0

5. Merida Matts TFS 100

 

All these bikes are between R 5 000 and R 7 000 depending on where you buy, and IMO great for starters.

 

I started a few months back with a Momsen AL229 and its great! In the beginning you fall a lot as you learn to ride steep off road hills with cleats, so you don't want to mess up nice parts/frames.

[RuanJvR89]

Thank you DACoetzee!

 

I will have a look at this and follow with some feedback.

[kosmonooit]

Also consider 2nd hand, bikes loose about 1/2 their value within a few months, so some bargains to be had here.

[Super Sywurm]

You can't go wrong with a Merida, I sold my Merida and I am crying myself asleep every night (I want it back)!!!

[DACoetzee]

Have a look at Chris Willemse Cycles, they ship anywhere in RSA and shipping is free for orders above R 1000.00 Just make sure that you have the correct size, then you can just order and it will arrive in 2-3days.

 

http://www.cwcycles.co.za/

[Guest DieBees]

Good day.

 

I started cycling 4 months ago to join our company in the 94.7 cycle challenge. I borrowed someones road bike to use on the day. I enjoyed it so much and I'm considering buying a MTB to continue cycling.

 

What would be a good MTB to start with? Something that is good but not so expensive.

 

I'm new to this and appreciate your assistance.

 

Kind Regards

 

Hello. With the little training you did, how long did you take to complete the 94.7?

Edited November 22, 2013 by DieBees

[RuanJvR89]

Hello. With the little training you did, how long did you take to complete the 94.7?

 

Hi.

 

4Hrs10min stopped at almost every water point when I didn't really had to.