Rank Posted February 4, 2014 Share Hi guys.....this is my first post....I am new to cycling having last rode when I was in school......I am looking to ride with my kids on weekends for fun......I decided on a mountain bike with a max R5k budget.I need some help and advise in choosing a bike. I visited some bike shops and was considering one of the 2 below: - Giant Revel 4: R3.8k- Silverback Stride 10: R5k The Silverback has hydraulic disk brakes so was leaning towards this. Which of the two is a better option? are there any other models you can advise on...thanks again. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/135915-new-to-biking-which-bike/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cippo Posted February 4, 2014 Share Silverback gets my vote. Have you looked at Titan Sport disc? Rank 1 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/135915-new-to-biking-which-bike/#findComment-2204472 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rank Posted February 4, 2014 Share Thanks will have a look at it. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/135915-new-to-biking-which-bike/#findComment-2204474 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dre Posted February 4, 2014 Share Don't know. Will depend on components. But I suggest looking for a decent 2nd hand bike in classifieds on this here HUB. you will get something nicer than if you buy new. If possible ask a friend that knows his bikes to help you look. PS - Do you know what size bike you will need? Rank 1 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/135915-new-to-biking-which-bike/#findComment-2204479 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rank Posted February 4, 2014 Share Looking for a 26" small.....concerned about buying used as I don't know much about bikes Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/135915-new-to-biking-which-bike/#findComment-2204519 Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty Posted February 4, 2014 Share Besides the disk option the other components on the Silverback are better. Rank 1 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/135915-new-to-biking-which-bike/#findComment-2204541 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottCM Posted February 5, 2014 Share You can get a really good second hand bike with great components for R5K.Look around then post the spec's here and we will gladly help advise if possible. Rank 1 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/135915-new-to-biking-which-bike/#findComment-2204760 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Potgieter Posted February 5, 2014 Share Is your budget of 5K including a helmet? Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/135915-new-to-biking-which-bike/#findComment-2204764 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottCM Posted February 5, 2014 Share https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/78095-giant-fx-ykon-mtb/ I Live in Alberton and can go look at this one for you if you want , its a 17" frame though. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/135915-new-to-biking-which-bike/#findComment-2204768 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kees21 Posted February 5, 2014 Share Read up on what you should look out for in a bike and buy second hand (via the Hub classifieds). Bought my girlfriend a brand new Merida TFS300 for R5k on the Hub. Saved about R3.5k! Rank 1 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/135915-new-to-biking-which-bike/#findComment-2204769 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rank Posted February 5, 2014 Share Thanks for the help....I already have a helmet so budget is just for the bike...will have a look at the used and post assistance for ones I consider.....I have seen a new Scott Aspect 620 which seems to have quite good specs for R5500....any opinions on this? Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/135915-new-to-biking-which-bike/#findComment-2205143 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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