johanpre44 Posted November 28, 2013 Posted November 28, 2013 I'm in the market for a new MTB and wondering what to get. I'm a heavy rider (+-94kg) still on the slow side but getting stronger. I will keep on doing an MTB race (like Trailseekers and MTN series half or full marathons) every month or two, so the kind of riding is very much XC. I'm not brave enough to tackle rides that are too technical, but Sabie and Clarens was rough in pathces this year so I expect the bike to handle it well. Because of budget I think I will stick to alloy frames for now (and also hard tail). With the Budget constraints I will prefer something that is durable (need to last a couple of years with minimal upgrades). Top of the list for durability is sealed bearings on the wheels (rather than cup and cone), and then obviously the bike will need to be ok with my weight and regular use (at around 3000km a year). I will also prefer an Air fork like an RS Recon Gold or better with 15mm Through Axle and Taper Steerer. Groupset can be SLXish What I do like:Silverback Sola 1 (R16k) - Very good spec, not too sure of the Crest Rims (as far as I know they are not as strong as the Arch Ex, and a Crest wheelset have a 86kg weight limit and rated as light XC use only). The Hubs are also the regular cup and cone kind, otherwise I think the bike is cool! GT Zasker 9r Elite (2013 for R13.5k) - This one with sealed Bearing Hubs, but I don't know the Formula RX brakes (sure they are fine). I have had a look at lots of other brands but they are either too expensive (Sola 1 almost falls into this class) or have components that are little below par on what I want. Any suggestions are welcome.
Lord Catapult Posted November 28, 2013 Posted November 28, 2013 Look at Momsen, they have great special running. I bought a SL 629 a while ago for 15k and that is a carbon 29er hardtail. Their Aluminium frames are very well priced and very well specced.
SCHWINN LOVER Posted November 28, 2013 Posted November 28, 2013 About the same weight as you(92kg) and have had the Sola 1 for 2 months now and love it. It came with 3x10 and I have changed the small blade to a 22 tooth, makes the bike a pleasure to ride up hill. You will not look back, just do it!!
Furbz Posted November 28, 2013 Posted November 28, 2013 who has the momsen carbon on special for R16k?and what is the spec?
Wil6 Posted November 28, 2013 Posted November 28, 2013 There was a guy selling Cannondale Flash Carbon 3 the other day for R15000, if you can wait a bit, subscribe to the classifieds section of the hardtail bikes. Maybe you will get lucky
dee_biker Posted November 28, 2013 Posted November 28, 2013 +1 to Momsen. I had the aluminium AL529 R, was a fantastic bike! You look at Reba fork, XT / SLX mix, Crest wheels, nice bits.
Goblin Posted November 28, 2013 Posted November 28, 2013 (edited) Giantwww.vbike.co.za/giant-xtc-29er-1-2013/ a bit over your budget orScottwww.vbike.co....scale-940-2013/ a little bit under. both bikes rock Edited November 28, 2013 by Goblin
johanpre44 Posted November 28, 2013 Author Posted November 28, 2013 Thanks for comments so far, will check out the other brands over the weekend. Pity that the current exchange rates is pushing the prices up by about 15% from last years models.
BomberJacket Posted November 28, 2013 Posted November 28, 2013 Titan and Silverback are the best value for money in the price category. SLX/XT group-sets, Crest wheels, rigid frames. No pretenses!
carrera4s Posted November 28, 2013 Posted November 28, 2013 O-Bike has some old stock clearance specials like these: 2011 Zaskar 9er Pro Alu - R 16 000 (and a 2012 for c R 18 000)2012 Cannondale Flash 29'er 1 - R 19 3002012 Cannondale Flash Carbon 29'er 2 - R 33 000 All of these are large, other sizes available as well. Check their facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/OBikeSA Speak to: Haegyn RouxTel: +27 21 691 0110 To see what they have...
kingalton Posted November 28, 2013 Posted November 28, 2013 I was at hotspot yesterday and there was a Carbon 29er hardtail, I think it was a momsen which they were selling for super cheap. around R15000.00 I think mail them on info(at)hotspotcycles.co.za not sure of the sizes etc
kosmonooit Posted November 28, 2013 Posted November 28, 2013 There was a guy selling Cannondale Flash Carbon 3 the other day for R15000, if you can wait a bit, subscribe to the classifieds section of the hardtail bikes. Maybe you will get lucky You can convert most late model 26" Flash 'es to 650b/27.5" - well worth it!
Stevief Posted November 28, 2013 Posted November 28, 2013 Also consider a chinese carbon frame they very affordable, and you can spec it how you want.
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