another budget bike shoot out

[Ryno.]

hi to all

I am looking for a budget mtb. preferably a carbon bike with a xt/slx mix and a good shock? any suggestions? price rage would be between 12 and 18k new and 7-12k second hand. ( aluminium is also fine) any suggestions would be appreciated .

thanks

[Mental Mamba]

not gonna get a 29" carbon bike in the range...just have a look under the classifieds and you'll see for yourself.

[Fisan]

Generally speaking I would say Merida and Titan offer some nice spec'ed bikes. Their downsides are usually the weight though. I went the Scott route (very nice Aluminium frames) but I see their prices went up 30% since 2012...

[Matchstix]

Best value for money is silverback

[dalem44]

Contact Dorpie if you want a Titan at a really good price. He has some awesome bikes at excellent prices

[Matchstix]

http://www.bicycling.co.za/bike-buyers-guide/sola-1/

[T-Bob]

price rage would be between 12 and 18k new and 7-12k second hand.

 

Why not 12-18 second hand? Then you're more likely to get the spec you want.

 

Questions are:

 

- What are you looking to do with it? XC, XC race, trail, all mountain, #enduro, stage race, downhill, everything?

- Do you need a 29'r / 650b or would a 26'r do?

- Where do you ride?

- Soft tail or hard tail?

 

Once you've nailed that down then you can start looking for the right bike...

[VicanZA]

Easy

All from the classifieds

1\Lynskey ridge line frame for 9k offer 6.

2\ztr crests or AM used for about 5, they may even still have rubber on them.

3\avid brakes R800

4\xt,XX,XO groupie for 4k, saw an XT groupie go for 1,5k a few days ago.

 

That's 16k, transfer saddle and cockpit from current ride, will be the best bike u ever own.

Edited June 10, 2014 by VicanZA

[Ryno.]

"Why not 12-18 second hand? Then you're more likely to get the spec you want."

just want an example of bike that is worth that much new so that I can search for a second hand one.

I am 16 and looking for a good all rounder I race xcm and xco.

[PoiZoNouZ]

Momsen AL529.

 

Problem solved.

[Brogue]

http://www.cyclefact...tail#tech-specs

 

http://www.hotspotcycles.co.za/index.php/products/mtb-2013-08-18/mtb-hardtail/2014-momsen-al529-detail

Edited June 11, 2014 by Brogue

[Pieterg]

Silverback and Merida

[Ironfist]

I also need some advice please.I'm new to the sport. What do you guys think about the specs of the Silverback Sola 4. I can buy a fairly new bike for R5500-00, 3 months old. Is the bike suitable for trials and I also want to ride next year's Argus. Thanks

[in10sive]

Got myself the Silverback Slider for just over 20k, great components - have done 300km so-far and loving the 27.5/650B:

 

http://www.thehubsa....-1-650b-review/

Edited June 11, 2014 by in10sive