GreatGusto Posted July 18, 2014 Posted July 18, 2014 I reckon there is a sweet spot around the R20k mark for new bikes where you can get a good dual-sus 29er. For that you'll get a decent group set and an alu frame that will last you 5-7 years of weekend training and 10-15 races (40-70km) per year. I bought a 29 Trek with XT / SLX group Fox shocks for R18k a year ago and it's been a great buy. Solid enough to handle some marathons (K2C, Hakahana, Diamond Rush) and heaps of Northern Farms / Breedts Nek rides with mates. Sure it's not as light as I would like it to be.... but neither is my ass.
Pure Savage Posted July 18, 2014 Posted July 18, 2014 This thread needs a picture. Here is my mtb, came in 26th/765 @ knysna. :0 its so fast cause down hill the brakes don't work!! Total cost so far 700 Oufy MTB (Roadie) 1
Pure Savage Posted July 18, 2014 Posted July 18, 2014 Excuse the funny filter, had to grab off instagram
Pure Savage Posted July 18, 2014 Posted July 18, 2014 Shopping list: brake pads 50, grips, 200, saddle 150, seat post 200 rear derailer 100.
Johny Bravo Posted July 18, 2014 Posted July 18, 2014 This thread needs a picture. Here is my mtb, came in 26th/765 @ knysna. :0 its so fast cause down hill the brakes don't work!! Total cost so far 700All good and well. But I think with your fitness, a R50k bike would gain you several positions. But big respect to you for riding that bike to such a position. Oufy MTB (Roadie) 1
Pure Savage Posted July 18, 2014 Posted July 18, 2014 All good and well. But I think with your fitness, a R50k bike would gain you several positions. But big respect to you for riding that bike to such a position. I also would have had feeling in by hands, ass and back!! Johny Bravo 1
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