Where to Start and Who to Believe

[Danger Dassie]

Hi North,

 

I'm about 1.67 m short and weigh 75 Kg.

 

Hardtail seems the way to go. I was quoted on a Merida Big Nine 40 / 400 (2015 model.!?) R 7,000.00.

 

Merida is a solid brand with good backing.

Definitely agree, at under 10k, stick to a hardtail. On any wheelsize.

As deals go that's a fair price, don't forget a helmet, gloves and eyewear.

Obviously 29rs are the dominant wheel size on bikes in the market. But don't stress too much about the 26/29r/650b debate, as a newcomer to the sport, the arguments for and against are largely irrelevant and are unnecessarily complicating your purchase.

 

The most important thing is to find a bike within your budget that's a good fit and that you're comfortable on. The rest will follow.

[PeterF]

Full sus 26er scott bikes were going for a song. I think my buddy paid 13k-15k for a brand new scott full sus with Shimano XT components. Bike originally retailed for 25k

 

I just bought a brand new 2011/2012 Scott Scale 20 26er with a Fox fork and full 10sp XT for my son and paid 9k for it. This bike retailed for about 20k, now because it's a 26er no one wants it?? People I know rather bought their son a 650B Momsen that weighs 15kg for the same price, whereas the Scale weighs in at 10.7kg's with pedals.

[Eugene]

If you want to go the second hand route, try and buy from a shop that specialises in 2nd hand bikes. If you are new to the sport, you may end up with wrong size or get dupped by an unscrupulous seller.

 

At least the shop will make sure the bike you get will be set up correctly (the wrong set up will chase you away from cycling forever) and they are trust worthy.

 

There are some shops that advertise here regularly, the other Hubbers will help you locate a shop in your area.

[Eugene]

If you want to go the second hand route, try and buy from a shop that specialises in 2nd hand bikes. If you are new to the sport, you may end up with wrong size or get dupped by an unscrupulous seller.

 

At least the shop will make sure the bike you get will be set up correctly (the wrong set up will chase you away from cycling forever) and they are trust worthy.

 

There are some shops that advertise here regularly, the other Hubbers will help you locate a shop in your area.

[Farly]

If you want to go the second hand route, try and buy from a shop that specialises in 2nd hand bikes. If you are new to the sport, you may end up with wrong size or get dupped by an unscrupulous seller.

 

At least the shop will make sure the bike you get will be set up correctly (the wrong set up will chase you away from cycling forever) and they are trust worthy.

 

There are some shops that advertise here regularly, the other Hubbers will help you locate a shop in your area.

 

Hi Eugene

 

Thanks, I was wondering if there was an actual shop that specializes in 2nd hand bikes. If anyone know of one in the Roodepoort Area please let me know.

 

Farly