Simonpurdon Posted May 23, 2014 Posted May 23, 2014 Hey guys! I am aiming to build the best value-for-money XC/trail mountain bike. I don't necessarily want the best components, but rather the components that are decent enough to work perfectly and last and are relatively inexpensive. I am looking at something between 120mm to 140mm of fork travel because I ride long distances (races of up to 80kms a day) but also love smashing it down some single track. Some frames I had in mind are the PYGA OneTwenty 650B, Lapierre Spicy 327, to give an indication of price range. Other frame recommendations are welcome, please! No carbon, just alloy. Any other advice welcome, too! Budget is around R40 000, trying to be less than that though. Let me know your ideas and suggestions!
TopFuel Posted May 23, 2014 Posted May 23, 2014 Dude, for R40k, you could build yourself a real monster. I'm thinking:Pyga OneTwenty 650b - R20kRockShox Revelation - R8kXT/SLX groupset - R9/R7kStans Arch Ex - R5k?Finishing kit. - Scope the hub for deals on stem, handlebars and the like, rather than buying new. Should be around that price, but I haven't really researched everything to be honest. Point is, by mixing and matching, the above, your aiming at something that is a dream bike, definitely not a bargain basement effort. Have fun!
Simonpurdon Posted May 23, 2014 Author Posted May 23, 2014 It will be my dream bike, but if it can be cheaper, all the better! With the XT/SLX groupset, any problems with shifting? I have run a SRAM X9 rear derailleur with X7 shifters and it is constantly giving me issues, always need to reset, even after a cable replacement. Need something reliable! Definitely like the Stans' Arch Ex wheelset, need something strong, will compromise on weight because I'm young and strong so a few grams here or there will hurt a lot less than a bent wheel.
gummibear Posted May 23, 2014 Posted May 23, 2014 Best value for money. https://www.canyon.com/_en/mountainbikes/bike.html?b=3276
Simonpurdon Posted May 23, 2014 Author Posted May 23, 2014 Out of my price range, but looks like a great bike!
Simonpurdon Posted May 23, 2014 Author Posted May 23, 2014 Dream for me at this stage, plus, my thoughts are that until i can do a Carbon frame and the attached price justice, I won't even consider it. I'm young, if i want to save weight, I'll get in the gym and lose weight!
Kranky Posted May 23, 2014 Posted May 23, 2014 Definitely like the Stans' Arch Ex wheelset, need something strong, will compromise on weight because I'm young and strong so a few grams here or there will hurt a lot less than a bent wheel. My 2 cents on rims. Check out the Spank Oozy. I'm loving mine. Prefer them over the Flows I had before. Plus something a bit different to the average Joe and so many colours to choose from How can a dream bike be alloy. Mine is steel
GreatGusto Posted May 23, 2014 Posted May 23, 2014 With the XT/SLX groupset, any problems with shifting? I have SLX shifters and XT rear derailleur on my Trek Superfly Elite and I never miss a gear or have any kind of trouble, and I've used KMC and XTR chains.
gummibear Posted May 23, 2014 Posted May 23, 2014 Out of my price range, but looks like a great bike! R35k and thought your budget was R40k. What figure do you have in mind of spending?
Simonpurdon Posted May 23, 2014 Author Posted May 23, 2014 According to the link, it lists it as 2599 pounds which is 45 000 according to google?
gummibear Posted May 23, 2014 Posted May 23, 2014 According to the link, it lists it as 2599 pounds which is 45 000 according to google? I get R34985 R/E
Simonpurdon Posted May 23, 2014 Author Posted May 23, 2014 I get R34985 R/E I just saw the cheaper version (Nerve AL 8.0) which is 1999 pounds which is approx. R35 000. thanks!
Helpmytrap Posted May 23, 2014 Posted May 23, 2014 I just saw the cheaper version (Nerve AL 8.0) which is 1999 pounds which is approx. R35 000. thanks!It is Euro not pound which works out to R36500 at the current R14.0428 exchange rate.
Simonpurdon Posted May 23, 2014 Author Posted May 23, 2014 It is Euro not pound which works out to R36500 at the current R14.0428 exchange rate. My mistake!
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