Dru Posted March 14, 2015 Posted March 14, 2015 Hi Guys,Firstly, sorry if I'm posting this in the wrong forum, busy getting familiar with the site. Finally decided to bite the bullet and get into MTB. Busy shopping around for a decent bike to get started.Was looking around for a 29er and stumbled upon the Titan Trail (2015) retailing at Cycle Lab for 7.5k. What are your thoughts on this?Just to put this into perspective, a few had advised that if I can get away with it and afford it, try and get an air suspension hardtail, with Hydraulic Brakes, and this seems to fit the bill. Went through to Cycle Lab Megastore to have a look at it and pretty impressed. Thoughts or advice?Link: http://www.titanracingbikes.com/29rtrail.html Can't seem to find any reviews online for this bike. Fisan 1
Raf Posted March 14, 2015 Posted March 14, 2015 Have a look at the GT Karakoram & Silverback Vida range in comparison The Silverback range has some good spec bikes at a reasonable price
Dru Posted March 14, 2015 Author Posted March 14, 2015 Thanks Raf. Had checked out the GT Karakoram, but was a bit out of my price range (13k), and can't seem to find any retailers that have the Vida.
Flashfozzy Posted March 15, 2015 Posted March 15, 2015 Silverback Sola4 is the equivalent bike. Similar price but slightly better components.
Dru Posted March 15, 2015 Author Posted March 15, 2015 Thx Flash, most shops however seemed to be retailing that at about 9K
Uni Posted March 15, 2015 Posted March 15, 2015 Thx Flash, most shops however seemed to be retailing that at about 9KWhere you based?pM Wyatt Earp, he might have something for you, based in midrand. I got my ladies entry level silverback hardtail from him, and ( as per your other thread) I went for the slightly more expensive option with air shock - still within your price range of 7k. happy shopping.
Dru Posted March 16, 2015 Author Posted March 16, 2015 New Quotes just in. Your thoughts? Both bikes from Kyalami Cycles - Alberton Silverback Sola4 (2014) - R 7,000 Frame: superlight 6061 aluminiumFork: suntour xcr air 100mmBrakes: shimano br-m395Crankset: shimano fc311Front deraileur: shimano altusRear deraileur: shimano deoreHubs: shimano fh-rm35Rims: alexShifters: shimano altus (8 spd)Tyres: maxiss sphinxHandle bar: sbc light xcSeat post: sbc alloySaddle: sbc ridePedals: alloy cageWeight: 13.4 kg Momsen AL129 (2015 - R7,250 Sizes Small, Medium, Large, X-Large Frame Race Tech 2, Alloy 6061 Butted Tubeset Fork RockShox XC28 Turnkey Lockout, 100mm Chainwheel Shimano Acera 44/32/22T Octalink Bottom Bracket Shimano Octalink F. Derailleur Shimano Altus R. Derailleur Shimano Altus Shifter Shimano Altus Trigger Brake Levers Tektro Hydraulic Brakes Tektro Hydraulic Cassette Shimano HG200-9, 11-34T Rims Weinmann / Momsen Double Wall Alloy, 32H Tires Kenda K891, 29x2.10 Front, 29x1.95 Rear Pedals Wellgo Platform Alloy Handlebar Alloy Riser , 640mm x 15mm Rise, 31.8mm Oversize Stem Alloy Forged, 31.8mm Oversize Seatpost Alloy Micro-Adjust Seat Momsen Custom Headset Ahead Type Colors Gloss Grey w/Blue Details Chain KMC 9 Speed Hubset Shimano Centerlock Spokes Stainless Grips Kraton Weight Medium: 14,59kg ( Excl. Pedals )
Vangar Posted March 16, 2015 Posted March 16, 2015 Of those to the Sola 4. My girlfriend has the XCR air on her bike, while not as good as a pure air fork it's not a pogo stick and is actually usable. Also it seems most of the rims on the new Silverback range are tubeless ready, which is a nice bonus. Oh and I'm on my second Silverback and bought my girlfriend one. Love them.
Dru Posted March 16, 2015 Author Posted March 16, 2015 Thanks Vangar, will definitely take that into consideration. Appreciated.
Barker Posted March 16, 2015 Posted March 16, 2015 (edited) I bought a Titan Trail 29R 2 months ago. Im happy. Good for my needs - not planning to do the Epic or 360One with it. I use it to some trails with some friends on a social level. More than happy with it. Airshock on it is awesome!! Paid R 7000 for it. Edit: I was also looking at Silverback Spectra Comp and Merida Big 9 20D. None had a airshock and not at the price that i got the titan trail for.https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/146323-mountain-bike-decisions/?hl=titan Edited March 16, 2015 by JoeZipp
SAGecko Posted March 16, 2015 Posted March 16, 2015 Looks like the Silverback just edges it on those specs. Suntour used to have a disastrous rep which they seem to be shaking off.
Dru Posted March 16, 2015 Author Posted March 16, 2015 Thanks JoeZipp. Had been leaning heavily on the Titan Trail 29R, but just couldn't seem to find anyone to give me feedback on it, and also couldn't find any reviews on it online. Was one of the first 'entry-level' bikes I had looked at with Air Shocks. Cycle Lab have it for 7.5k Obviously now there's the Silverback Sola4 (2014) with the same shocks at Kyalami Cycles for 7K. Decisions Decisons.
Barker Posted March 16, 2015 Posted March 16, 2015 The Sola4 was outside my budget when i was looking - if i recall it was around 9k.
Dru Posted March 16, 2015 Author Posted March 16, 2015 (edited) Yeah, similar pricing for the Sola4 - 2015 Model (9k). The 2014 model is the one coming in at 7K Edited March 16, 2015 by Dru
2 X 2 Posted March 16, 2015 Posted March 16, 2015 I see the Silverback is 8 speed and the Momsen 9 speed. Might be costly to upgrade to 9 speed later. I think the Titan might be a better buy. Shop around at other shops, maybe you could get the Titan for a little less than R7.5. Phone Solomons for quotes on Titan and Momsen.
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