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[Lay Z Boy]

Titan Comp 650B. I need advice on this purchase for a start?

['Dale]

A more specific and/or clearer question please?

 

[Lay Z Boy]

Is this a good MTB to start with? I'm 1.75. How does it compare to other bikes in the same range? Is It value for money @ R8k?

[TrackGuy]

Yes, that is a good bike to start out on, I don't see any issue with it. The fork is nice and the rear derailleur is also nice, makes it stand out in your price range. I see no problem with this bike for someone who is just starting out.

[G e r h a r d Odendaal]

Ask CPT Mayhem , he's clued up on this kind of question.

[floatfox]

I think starting with a 650b is a good thing..both my brothers ride titan mtb..one a 29er and one a 650b..absolutely no issues with either of the bikes. From what i have seen price wise, very good value for money.

[Spokey]

I bought the 650 pro, it is a well specked bike for the money, rides well. I have enjoyed the bike. My intention all along was to change the frame when the one I want comes along. I mostly ride my 26 Zula to save the Titans components. They will be going onto a 650b Cotic Soul steel frame as soon as the kids next year varsity fees are saved up!

 

[VicanZA]

The Titan is a good first bike, look at Momsen aswell both are well priced. If u gonna do marathon type riding I would go with 29er.

[Lay Z Boy]

I was advised that a 27,5" is better for my height?

[Guest Karma]

I was advised that a 27,5" is better for my height?

 

by a certain Lab who sells Bicycles?

[TrackGuy]

Your height doesn't really have much to do with your wheel size, it's more about what style of riding are you going to be doing.

 

The most basic way of looking at it is, if you are going to do long and far rides go for a 29er, if you are going to do intense trail riding and want a lot agility and super handling with more confidence then go for the 27,5" but do keep in mind that you can also do some nice trail riding with a 29er, make no mistake. So if you are going to be a in betweener then there is nothing wrong with a 29er.

[Sharkcatcher01]

Maybe have a look at Silverback's as well. They seem to be really well spec'd for the price and they are 29'ers.

[Lay Z Boy]

 

 

by a certain Lab who sells Bicycles?

[Lay Z Boy]

Yip. You know it!!:-)

[Lay Z Boy]

Your height doesn't really have much to do with your wheel size, it's more about what style of riding are you going to be doing.

 

The most basic way of looking at it is, if you are going to do long and far rides go for a 29er, if you are going to do intense trail riding and want a lot agility and super handling with more confidence then go for the 27,5" but do keep in mind that you can also do some nice trail riding with a 29er, make no mistake. So if you are going to be a in betweener then there is nothing wrong with a 29er.

[Lay Z Boy]

Shot Ruan!! Much appreciated! I'll look at 29er.