How much MTB can I get for R30k

[SurferChild]

I'm seriously in the market of buying a mountain bike. I've been convinced to get one now, as I'm a sturn roadie (although i've been quite interested in the mtb side of things as well for additional riding time and experience)

 

Firstly I have no idea what size to look for... My road bike is a 58cm if that is anything to go by.

 

My question is, how much mountain bike can i get for R30k? Ideally I'm looking for a carbon hard tail 29er.

 

I can get a new Bianchi Ethanol 27.1 Shimano XT/Deore which I suppose is not a bad deal.

 

Any advise would be appreciated

[dee_biker]

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Edited April 25, 2014 by dee_biker

[dee_biker]

For 30k you can probably get a Giant XtC 29er? I bought a Anthem Advanced 29er for little over that, dually though.

 

But I guess if you shop around a good Scott, Giant, Momsen etc with full XT or X9/X0 groupo's with ZTR wheels, Fox / Reba/SID fork for around that?

 

That is what I would have wanted at least for 30k in HT 29er arena.

 

If you want to pay a little more just to have the "right" name on your decals, you'll probably looking at a aluminium Stumpy with X7/X9.

 

In terms of size, I would say you're probably between a Large and XL, depending on your riding style etc.

 

I'm 1.85 and fit a 56cm road bike and Large Giant MTB comfortably.

Edited April 25, 2014 by dee_biker

[Johny Bravo]

For 30k you can probably get a Giant XtC 29er? I bought a Anthem Advanced 29er for little over that, dually though.

 

But I guess if you shop around a good Scott, Giant, Momsen etc with full XT or X9/X0 groupo's with ZTR wheels, Fox / Reba/SID fork for around that?

 

That is what I would have wanted at least for 30k in HT 29er arena.

 

If you want to pay a little more just to have the "right" name on your decals, you'll probably looking at a aluminium Stumpy with X7/X9.

Alu stumpy is R20k. Carbon stumpy with xt/x9 is R 26500. That being said, I would buy one of the Momsens. Edited April 25, 2014 by Johny Bravo

[dee_biker]

Alu stumpy is R20k. Carbon stumpy with xt/x9 is R 26500. That being said, I would buy one of the Momsens.

 

https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/87222-brand-new-stumpjumper-comp-carbon-2014/

[Fauret]

Go to Vbike.co.za, some nice specials on Scott Sparks 2014 and one 2013 model for 30k

[SurferChild]

Thanx for the replies thus far... Now that you mention it JB, I had a look at a Momsen from my LBS going for R34k... full house

[SurferChild]

http://www.thehubsa....mp-carbon-2014/

I saw the add See my comments at the bottom of the add

[Johny Bravo]

http://www.thehubsa....mp-carbon-2014/

Good price for a great bike. I have one and its superb. Edited April 25, 2014 by Johny Bravo

[Pusher]

I'm seriously in the market of buying a mountain bike. I've been convinced to get one now, as I'm a sturn roadie (although i've been quite interested in the mtb side of things as well for additional riding time and experience)

 

Firstly I have no idea what size to look for... My road bike is a 58cm if that is anything to go by.

 

My question is, how much mountain bike can i get for R30k? Ideally I'm looking for a carbon hard tail 29er.

 

I can get a new Bianchi Ethanol 27.1 Shimano XT/Deore which I suppose is not a bad deal.

 

Any advise would be appreciated

Why hard tail and why 29er?

[dee_biker]

If it was my 30k and I was looking for a HT, then I would take this one:

 

http://www.vbike.co.za/giant-xtc-composite-29er-1-2014/

 

and spend a couple of extra $$$ to upgrade my wheelset...

[SurferChild]

Why hard tail and why 29er?

I understand that hardtail is a good all rounder and good for general racing as well. I was told that the duals suck up quite a bit of pedal power. 29er I understand is a better rolling wheel especially over rugged terrain...

[SurferChild]

Good price for a great bike. I have one and its superb.

I really am interested in this bike... it was just the sizing that i'm not to sure about. However I'm going to the bike shop this afternoon to make sure if an XL will fit me. If so, I'll definitely look into buying this bike

[SurferChild]

If it was my 30k and I was looking for a HT, then I would take this one:

 

http://www.vbike.co....te-29er-1-2014/

 

and spend a couple of extra $$$ to upgrade my wheelset...

Also not a bad looking bike...

[dee_biker]

I understand that hardtail is a good all rounder and good for general racing as well. I was told that the duals suck up quite a bit of pedal power. 29er I understand is a better rolling wheel especially over rugged terrain...

 

Not if you're bike has proper suspension and set up correctly. This topic has been discussed endlessly on the Hub. HT if you're a podium chaser. Otherwise dually.

 

Give these okes a tinkle...

 

https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/78059-trigon-hardtail-mtb-s-new-103-kgs/

[Pusher]

 

Not if you're bike has proper suspension and set up correctly. This topic has been discussed endlessly on the Hub. HT if you're a podium chaser. Otherwise dually.

 

Give these okes a tinkle...

 

http://www.thehubsa....-s-new-103-kgs/

 

I agree. Would hate to see you send 30k on a HT only to find that a FS might have suited you better as you get more into MTB'ing. Test ride a few bikes and don't ignore 27.5/650b range.

http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-za/technology/tech27-5/94/