KingTJ Posted August 13, 2015 Posted August 13, 2015 Yes, a good second hand bike is going to give you more joy than a new beginner bike as it will probably be a better bike. I did the same mistake when i started cycling.
cpelser Posted August 13, 2015 Posted August 13, 2015 Hi So in your opion better i look for a decent 2nd Hand Bike then, they wanted R13500.00 for the Titan 29er Pro Brand new, and I know that they retail at about R17500.00You'll get MANY specials this time of the year, so it's not really a "special" at 20% discount, more the norm for 2015 models at this time of year.
KingTJ Posted August 13, 2015 Posted August 13, 2015 https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/150155-merida-big-ninety-nine-1000-2014/ Just something to give you options, also dont discount getting a dual suspension bike
Stumpmeister Posted August 13, 2015 Posted August 13, 2015 Sola 1 2015 model go for 11k now if you can find it, good spec great fork. Go for that.
cpelser Posted August 13, 2015 Posted August 13, 2015 Sola 1 2015 model go for 11k now if you can find it, good spec great fork. Go for that.Agreed, but only if they will exchange the wheelset for one with Arch Ex or Flow Ex rims, the Crests won't work with his weight.
sparky604 Posted August 13, 2015 Author Posted August 13, 2015 Agreed, but only if they will exchange the wheelset for one with Arch Ex or Flow Ex rims, the Crests won't work with his weight.Hi, So Sola 1 is another make and model i must look out for second hand in the 11k region, not passing the buck here, but maybe if one of you can have a look at the second hand models on the Hub site, and maybe give me a heads up i would appreciate it.
Mawbs Posted August 13, 2015 Posted August 13, 2015 also check out Urban Cycles on facebook they often have good deals
cpelser Posted August 13, 2015 Posted August 13, 2015 Sola 1 is a model, the "make" is Silverback. Other than the one I sent you earlier, here's more options: https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/148558-spesialized-crave-expert-2014-175medium/ Although I think that's asking a bit too much
Stumpmeister Posted August 13, 2015 Posted August 13, 2015 You can buy it new for 11k for the 2015 bike if there is still stock.
sparky604 Posted August 15, 2015 Author Posted August 15, 2015 Hi All I have been advised by so many people on what Mountain to buy for a beginner, so much so that I now need some expert advise from someone who is not trying to make a quick buck from me. I am 110kg and 1.8m tall. My budget is around the R10.000.00 to R13000.00, Have been given a price for a Titan 29er Pro for R13500.00, are their any other suggestions on what other bikes i can get, any help would be really appreciated.Me again, have been talking to numerous guys selling second hand bikes, and still trying to make up my mind. is R6500.00 for a 2014 SOLA 3 a decent price or should i leave it alone?
bullet77 Posted August 15, 2015 Posted August 15, 2015 Me again, have been talking to numerous guys selling second hand bikes, and still trying to make up my mind. is R6500.00 for a 2014 SOLA 3 a decent price or should i leave it alone?Sola3 is a decent entry level bike, air fork, Shimano parts. I think the price is about right if it's in good condition. Make sure of the right size. Post a pic or 2.
IstominIS Posted August 22, 2015 Posted August 22, 2015 Sola 1 2015 model go for 11k now if you can find it, good spec great fork. Go for that.I'm in search for Sola 1 now. Can you advise on where did you see this price? I found on Kayalami cycles for 17000 only. Nowhere else.
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