LouisF17 Posted January 9, 2015 Posted January 9, 2015 Hi all, finally got a good friend to join the MTB fraternity and he is making the next big step, the bike. (I can then get my 3rd bike back) Budget of around R50k. The spec is a carbon, dually with at least XT components. Cross country. So far we have short listed the Rocky Mountain Element, Merida Ninety nine, KTM Scarp Master... But I thought it best to get solid advice from the hubbers. What would you buy for R50k? Please advise : ]
rawbone Posted January 9, 2015 Posted January 9, 2015 Hi all, finally got a good friend to join the MTB fraternity and he is making the next big step, the bike. (I can then get my 3rd bike back) Budget of around R50k. The spec is a carbon, dually with at least XT components. Cross country. So far we have short listed the Rocky Mountain Element, Merida Ninety nine, KTM Scarp Master... But I thought it best to get solid advice from the hubbers. What would you buy for R50k? Please advise : ] Specialized Camber Expert Evo 29?
LouisF17 Posted January 9, 2015 Author Posted January 9, 2015 This thread can be closed now!!! Looks interesting! Although the Epic competition would be more suited to cross country me thinks?
Daniel J Méssem Posted January 9, 2015 Posted January 9, 2015 tallboy? have to ask, why xc and not a trail bike?
LouisF17 Posted January 9, 2015 Author Posted January 9, 2015 tallboy? have to ask, why xc and not a trail bike?hmmm that could work, thought tallboys had taller prices like R70k. Guess it depends on the build. XC vs Mountain: Application will be mostly for XC riding, not so much heavy mountain singletrack
Iwan Kemp Posted January 9, 2015 Posted January 9, 2015 Hi all, finally got a good friend to join the MTB fraternity and he is making the next big step, the bike. (I can then get my 3rd bike back) Budget of around R50k. The spec is a carbon, dually with at least XT components. Cross country. So far we have short listed the Rocky Mountain Element, Merida Ninety nine, KTM Scarp Master... But I thought it best to get solid advice from the hubbers. What would you buy for R50k? Please advise : ] Size?
blondeonabike Posted January 9, 2015 Posted January 9, 2015 for 50k...i'd get a pyga 650b....It won't help...I'll still kick your butt ( I wish)
LouisF17 Posted January 9, 2015 Author Posted January 9, 2015 for 50k...i'd get a pyga 650b....great reviews: http://www.drovercycles.co.uk/pyga-650b-floors-the-competition-in-mbuk-grouptest-try-one-for-yourself-at-drovers/
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted January 9, 2015 Posted January 9, 2015 650b or 29r, large frameI suspect Iwan is going to try and offload his Vipa on to your mate. If so, he'd better take note of the deal he'll get!
LouisF17 Posted January 9, 2015 Author Posted January 9, 2015 Tallboy 54k CWC Tallboy 54k CWChttp://www.cwcycles.co.za/product/santa-cruz-tallboy-2-xt-2015 ?
Guest Karma Posted January 9, 2015 Posted January 9, 2015 http://www.cwcycles.co.za/product/santa-cruz-tallboy-2-xt-2015 ? Yes, join the 54 000 other SC Tallboy riders in the WC.Remember to go Full XT as well, you need to be able to impress. ai.
martinsnyman Posted January 9, 2015 Posted January 9, 2015 http://www.cwcycles.co.za/product/santa-cruz-tallboy-2-xt-2015 ?Eish sorry, was on special in December for R 54k!!!
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