geemobee Posted January 24, 2014 Posted January 24, 2014 Hi folks, Nice to join this great forum! I am planning to purchase some gear for MTB'ing. With a budget of R15 000 in total, what should I be walking out of the LBS with (without needing to purchase anything more for a while) Of the top of my head:- Bike- Helmut- Tools- Bottle- ?- ? Definitely going to need help here :-) Gary
LOOK695 Posted January 24, 2014 Posted January 24, 2014 (edited) Shoes, pedals and gloves Edited January 24, 2014 by LOOK695
Mojoman Posted January 24, 2014 Posted January 24, 2014 Decent chain breakerMulti toolQuick links (carry 9 and 10 speed as your mates may need a link oneday)Co2 inflatorDecent pump for when the Co2 unit decides to blow up in your hands...CamelbakLightweight rain jacket (Anatomic is a good option here)ShortsT shirtHelmetGlasses (cheap or otherwise, works wonders when cars race past you at 100km/h on a dirt road!)Lights if you are likely to be out at night on roads (winter is coming....!)Spare gear cables (keep these at home for when you discover you cable is fraying on a Sunday morning!)Spare tube & puncture kit or kit for your tubeless setupMaintenance products like chain lube, some Mr Min/car shampoo, rags, shock pump (if yours is air)
Mojoman Posted January 24, 2014 Posted January 24, 2014 And as mentioned, with winter only a few months away maybe see if you can get a good price on some leg and arm warmers or cold riding gear etc before the bike shops hike up prices.
geemobee Posted January 24, 2014 Author Posted January 24, 2014 Thanks for the info! Is R15k enough? What should I budget for all these various items?
Mojoman Posted January 24, 2014 Posted January 24, 2014 Thanks for the info! Is R15k enough? What should I budget for all these various items?My advice is go to your bike shop and also check out the online stores as well (as well as talk to friends who also cycle), some things you may get cheaper at the shop, others online. But do your homework and don't go to the bike shop with a wad of money and no real idea of what you should be paying for things!
Mojoman Posted January 24, 2014 Posted January 24, 2014 YesHow much are you going to spend on the bike?
geemobee Posted January 24, 2014 Author Posted January 24, 2014 My advice is go to your bike shop and also check out the online stores as well (as well as talk to friends who also cycle), some things you may get cheaper at the shop, others online. But do your homework and don't go to the bike shop with a wad of money and no real idea of what you should be paying for things! That is why I created this post
geemobee Posted January 24, 2014 Author Posted January 24, 2014 How much are you going to spend on the bike? I was under the impression that I could get away with R10k on the bike and then R5k on the extra important items.
rock Posted January 24, 2014 Posted January 24, 2014 you almost need to work backwards and price the kit (shoes, shorts, tools stc.) and then see what left for the bike and then see whether you like what you can get for that money and maybe even go the 'used' route......ive spent more in recent years on shoes/clothing, helmets etc, its amazing how much more comfortable it can make you rather than an upgraded rear derailleur on your bike.....to use a silly example.
geemobee Posted January 24, 2014 Author Posted January 24, 2014 you almost need to work backwards and price the kit (shoes, shorts, tools stc.) and then see what left for the bike and then see whether you like what you can get for that money and maybe even go the 'used' route......ive spent more in recent years on shoes/clothing, helmets etc, its amazing how much more comfortable it can make you rather than an upgraded rear derailleur on your bike.....to use a silly example. Good point and I can see how the extras can account for large part of the budget. I am talking this approach so that I dont throw all the funds into a bike and then get stuck without funds to get some of the other important items.
Mojoman Posted January 24, 2014 Posted January 24, 2014 you almost need to work backwards and price the kit (shoes, shorts, tools stc.) and then see what left for the bike and then see whether you like what you can get for that money and maybe even go the 'used' route......ive spent more in recent years on shoes/clothing, helmets etc, its amazing how much more comfortable it can make you rather than an upgraded rear derailleur on your bike.....to use a silly example.Agreed, decent cycling gear makes you happy to get out there and ride in comfort.
geemobee Posted January 24, 2014 Author Posted January 24, 2014 If you will be able to live with it buy a second hand bike. Your money will go much further. R10k should get you something okish. Then take the rest of the money you have go to the website EVO BIKES and check out their goodies. You should be sorted by Monday. Monday is too far.... just kidding, there is actually no rush and I prefer doing my homework first. I would like a new bike, should I bump overall budget to R20k then?
Sportsworld.co.za Posted January 24, 2014 Posted January 24, 2014 Hijack - If you want good quality cycling clothes and other bits, I don't think you'll find much better priced than us. http://www.sportsworld.co.za/
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