Titan Bikes

[fanievb]

Thanks for all the input guys. Really appreciate it.

 

I'm really keen on entering the sport, but am kind of torn between whether to spend the extra money and whether i'll notice the difference based on the price.

 

I've looked at the Titan Trail for R7200 or the Scott Aspect 930 for R7500

But then think maybe i should spend the little extra and go for the Scott Scale 940 (R11400) or perhaps the Merida Big9 TFS 500 (R11k)

 

I'm nervous that the novelty will wear off and that i'll be stuck with pretty much expensive decorations.

 

Do you guys think i should take the plunge or just start small and upgrade based on how it goes

Will i be able to drastically feel a difference in my ride for the price increase

 

Cheers.

 

Have you considered second hand?

[Werner26]

Sorry my post above i referred to the wrong bike, was thinking of the Scott Scale 960 for R11400

 

Specs here: http://www.scott-sports.com/us/en/products/234246007/bike-scale-960-m/

 

@awesme: i think you're referring to the Aspect 930 @ cycle lab for R8500

The scott scale 930 was over R20k

[awesme]

Hi there Werner

 

Made a typo, corrected it, was the scale 940, they were running specials with this and the Merida in December, priced both below R10K. Def not the Aspect.

 

G

 

Sorry my post above i referred to the wrong bike, was thinking of the Scott Scale 960 for R11400

 

Specs here: http://www.scott-spo...ke-scale-960-m/

 

@awesme: i think you're referring to the Aspect 930 @ cycle lab for R8500

The scott scale 930 was over R20k

[Werner26]

Damn that was a good price. I was there yesterday and it seems like that special is over. Hmmm...

[Werner26]

@Fanievb: yeah i've been looking around and would definately consider second hand. but havent found anything that's caught my eye.

[rouxtjie]

Bikebasement runs good specials from time to time....pop in there, see what they got

[rouxtjie]

Also maybe pop into solomon's and negotiate....you might get a pearler

[MuddyMike]

At your pricepoint rate the bike on 2 things. Fork and Wheelset. The rest is irrelevant.........mostly......

[W@nna-BE]

http://www.titanracingbikes.com/

[paulmcm]

Also look at the silverback sola 3 or sola 2. Decent specs and generally a kg less than the other bikes in the same price range

[Vetseun]

Why is weight such an issue?

Agreed. It costs thousands of rands to save 1kg on a bike. It costs nothing to lose 1kg around your middle, is actually saves you money. It you weigh 65kg by all means buy a mtb that weighs 8.5 kg. If you weigh 120 kg, dont bother.

[fabes]

Agreed. It costs thousands of rands to save 1kg on a bike. It costs nothing to lose 1kg around your middle, is actually saves you money. It you weigh 65kg by all means buy a mtb that weighs 8.5 kg. If you weigh 120 kg, dont bother.

Thanks pal appreciate that

[Escapee..]

Agreed. It costs thousands of rands to save 1kg on a bike. It costs nothing to lose 1kg around your middle, is actually saves you money. It you weigh 65kg by all means buy a mtb that weighs 8.5 kg. If you weigh 120 kg, dont bother.

 

Thanks pal appreciate that

 

That was really uncalled for Vetseun

[fabes]

 

That was really uncalled for Vetseun

He knew exactly what he was doing when he said that

[Witkop]

If you are buying a titan, then saving money is the issue not weight.

 

Once you have cycled with tumbleweed you realise the only reason he likes lighter bikes is so that he can lift them off himself whenever he does those cool over the handlebar stunts..........

[lone one]

if you are entering the sport and "worried the novelty will wear off" why not look around for a good second hand bike. You will get a much better equipped bike for that price range, or could even be left with a bit left over for the kit needed