breaker Posted January 5, 2015 Posted January 5, 2015 I have done this tri a few times before,just a heads up on the sandy bits. Went otb twice due to a combination of soft sand and not aggressive enough front tyre. That sand is damn deceiving
Shebeen Posted January 5, 2015 Posted January 5, 2015 Somehow I have signed up for the Grabouw Xterra triathlon next month and am in the market for my first MTB. I have asked friends who are in the know, looked at online reviews etc and have decided to spend 12-13k on a well made hard tail. My local bike shop has the 2015 Specialized Rockhopper for 13k....is there any reason not to go with a new bike from a respected brand? Any advice welcome!if you're buying it specifically for the full xterra course, I wouldn't necessarily go for a 29er the bike course is short, but has a lot of climbing in it- 26er wins therethere is a scary crazy rockgarden - 26er wins theretalk of sandy sections is spot on, but that's a tyre choice not a tyre size choice. I don't know how tall you are/leg length etc. but you will find a lot more value in the 26er second hand market. what you have done well is get some advice from friends in the know....probably the best thing you can do
brucem76 Posted January 8, 2015 Posted January 8, 2015 Exactly what I needed to know; looks like the GT is the way to go. Thanks!Did you end up getting this?
cpelser Posted January 9, 2015 Posted January 9, 2015 Get a 2013 Axis A20 from SolomonsNot a big name brand, but way better components than you'll get on anything else in this price range. It'll have similar components to a R20k Spez, Scott etc bike.
brucem76 Posted January 9, 2015 Posted January 9, 2015 Get a 2013 Axis A20 from SolomonsNot a big name brand, but way better components than you'll get on anything else in this price range. It'll have similar components to a R20k Spez, Scott etc bike.The 2014 GT Zaskar Elite has ridiculously impressive components for around R14k...
cpelser Posted January 9, 2015 Posted January 9, 2015 The 2014 GT Zaskar Elite has ridiculously impressive components for around R14k... Wow, only saw the bit about the Zaskar now. That's A LOT of bike for R14 000I'd take it before someone else does!!
Raydek Posted January 9, 2015 Posted January 9, 2015 Get a 2013 Axis A20 from SolomonsNot a big name brand, but way better components than you'll get on anything else in this price range. It'll have similar components to a R20k Spez, Scott etc bike. I have one and can't complain...
brucem76 Posted January 9, 2015 Posted January 9, 2015 Wow, only saw the bit about the Zaskar now. That's A LOT of bike for R14 000I'd take it before someone else does!!Took it. First little road test this morning. Loved it!
harrywb Posted January 11, 2015 Author Posted January 11, 2015 New bike safely collected, Avron at Cycle Traders couldn't have been more helpful. Thanks everyone who responded to this post....the Hub feels like a real community!
XYZ Posted January 11, 2015 Posted January 11, 2015 New bike safely collected, Avron at Cycle Traders couldn't have been more helpful. Thanks everyone who responded to this post....the Hub feels like a real community! Now that you have the bike go and ride the course. It's ridiculously technical for an Xterra course where most of the field have very poor skills and end up walking the rock garden. It's no joke for a newbie.
brucem76 Posted January 11, 2015 Posted January 11, 2015 New bike safely collected, Avron at Cycle Traders couldn't have been more helpful. Thanks everyone who responded to this post....the Hub feels like a real community!You'll be glad to know you inspired me to get same bike from same guy - absolutely love it!
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