NewKoos Posted September 18, 2014 Posted September 18, 2014 Hi, I am about to start mountain biking and would like to get into short weekend events, around 40 - 50km, and general trail riding. My budget is around R10000 to begin with until I'm sure I'll stick to it. Any recommendations on what to buy or what I should look out for? Thanks
Guest notmyname Posted September 18, 2014 Posted September 18, 2014 Buy pre loved. There plentch in the classifieds
shaun85 Posted September 18, 2014 Posted September 18, 2014 Get the best fork and RD your money can afford. Having something that soaks up the bumps well, and a good shifting system make or break a ride in my opinion.
neverenufpower Posted September 18, 2014 Posted September 18, 2014 AGREED with what shaun85 said. I almost ruined my MTBiking with a poor spring shock.
Odinson Posted September 18, 2014 Posted September 18, 2014 Word of advice - for your budget, you're going to come across a lot of bikes with coil sprung SR Suntour forks. Avoid these at all cost! Try and push for an entry level RockShox. A poor performing fork can ruin you over 50+km over rough terrain.
clyde79 Posted September 18, 2014 Posted September 18, 2014 You'd have done pretty badly to get a coil shock on R10k 2nd hand bike.
NewKoos Posted September 18, 2014 Author Posted September 18, 2014 Thanks for all the advice so far. Will look out for a decent fork. Any brand of bike I should look at or avoid? Are the local bikes just as good?
hof27 Posted September 18, 2014 Posted September 18, 2014 Gaint Talon 1 27.5 or the silverback equivalent. Maybe decide on your wheel size first and take it from there..
shaun85 Posted September 18, 2014 Posted September 18, 2014 Local bikes are just as good. You can't really buy a bad bike nowadays- just a heavy one with a not so great fork. All the frames are pretty much the same. Asking what brand is best is like asking which brand of car is the best- we all have our favourites.
lukes_handle Posted September 18, 2014 Posted September 18, 2014 Agreed, I started on a coil fork and upgraded my bike and now have Air and XT derailleurs, it makes the world of difference. Enjoying my riding so much more now. Also to start look second hand, with R10k you should be able to pickup something decent. The local brands aren't bad in my opinion/ experience. Get something that will fit you as well, will make a difference and factor in pump, bottles, spare tubes, minitool, cleats and shoes if you don't already have. Look at these https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/49712-scott-scale-40-medium/ (Older) https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/104203-merida-big-nine-500-2014/ https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/102513-gt-zaskar-29er-give-away/ https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/105086-rocky-mountain-trailhead-29er-price-drop/ (You will probably battle with 1x10 to start but other specs are good)
shaun85 Posted September 18, 2014 Posted September 18, 2014 Agreed, I started on a coil fork and upgraded my bike and now have Air and XT derailleurs, it makes the world of difference. Enjoying my riding so much more now. Also to start look second hand, with R10k you should be able to pickup something decent. The local brands aren't bad in my opinion/ experience. Get something that will fit you as well, will make a difference and factor in pump, bottles, spare tubes, minitool, cleats and shoes if you don't already have. Look at these https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/49712-scott-scale-40-medium/ (Older) https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/104203-merida-big-nine-500-2014/ https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/102513-gt-zaskar-29er-give-away/ https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/105086-rocky-mountain-trailhead-29er-price-drop/ (You will probably battle with 1x10 to start but other specs are good) That GT Zaskar is the same one I ride- a bargain at that price!
NewKoos Posted September 18, 2014 Author Posted September 18, 2014 It seems like the 29er is the way to go (listening to people around me). Pros and cons of that? I've heard it's more forgiving on trails but is it necessary?
shaun85 Posted September 18, 2014 Posted September 18, 2014 It seems like the 29er is the way to go (listening to people around me). Pros and cons of that? I've heard it's more forgiving on trails but is it necessary? It will help you on the technical stuff in my opinion.
Nil Posted September 18, 2014 Posted September 18, 2014 If you don't come right, then give Avron a call.He has a good reputation in Cape Town.I bought my bike from him with your budget and i am very happy.( Full carbon, Deore groupset,Mavic wheels, etc. )Avron: 0834002068 or 0214480812 I am sure that he can set you up with some nice wheels.
NewKoos Posted September 18, 2014 Author Posted September 18, 2014 Thank you. I'll keep that in mind and might give him a call.
Super Sywurm Posted September 18, 2014 Posted September 18, 2014 And remember the accessories (HELMET, shorts, shoes, CO2 bombs etc.).
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