PedalGoat Posted October 4, 2015 Posted October 4, 2015 Hi, Has anyone heard of a Fusion mountain bike?I'm keen on purchasing but not sure of this brand.no information found online.any help will be appreciated.
NicNacDH Posted October 4, 2015 Posted October 4, 2015 I do not know any thing about that particular bike/frame.But here is the Fusion website, unfortunately in German, it may help to find some information (??):http://www.fusion-bikes.de/
HairyLegs Posted October 4, 2015 Posted October 4, 2015 TBH, it looks like a PnP/Makro special (look at the headset and stem), schoolboy commuter type bike. Depends what you want to do: For commuting - Yes. For offroad riding - No.
Eugene Posted October 4, 2015 Posted October 4, 2015 That picture tells 1000 words. That bike is not good for anything other than the odd trip to the shops or a jaunt around the block. If that's all you will be doing, then it's fine. Other than that, don't buy it. I am willing to bet the gears will not work properly and the pedals will crack after about a month or so. The reason you can't find info on these is because they are a generic bike. Supermarkets import a whole lot of them from China and just put their own decals on.
J∆kk∆ls Posted October 4, 2015 Posted October 4, 2015 I say don't buy it. Rather buy a cheap Single Speed road bike for commuting or a decent second hand MTB if you want to go off road. Look through the classifieds. That fusion looks !
PedalGoat Posted October 4, 2015 Author Posted October 4, 2015 Thanks guys.looking for a decent used bike under 3k. Want to start this as a hobby.not prepared to spend much now but later once I have passed the beginner phase.
PedalGoat Posted October 4, 2015 Author Posted October 4, 2015 What should I look for? Frame design? Brakes? Which sites should I search apart from the gumtrees?thanks
The_black_stig Posted October 4, 2015 Posted October 4, 2015 Thanks guys.looking for a decent used bike under 3k. Want to start this as a hobby.not prepared to spend much now but later once I have passed the beginner phase. For bicycles in general, "you get for what you paid for" applies & cheap bikes will cost you a whole lot more in the long term. What should I look for? Frame design? Brakes? Which sites should I search apart from the gumtrees?thanksIf you can make a post in the forum, you should be able to go to the classified section & see what one can get out of your budget...
velomonatiCT Posted October 4, 2015 Posted October 4, 2015 yeah that's a dodgy supermarket job don't spend money on it check the classifieds example only ... https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/156874-2009-silverback-nabraska/ https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/156473-scott-aspect-680-26er-and-free-buzz-rack-carrier/
BSG Posted October 4, 2015 Posted October 4, 2015 What should I look for? Frame design? Brakes? Which sites should I search apart from the gumtrees?thanksBe very careful when buying from scumtree, way to many "skelms" on that site.
PedalGoat Posted October 4, 2015 Posted October 4, 2015 Thanks for the comments and advise. Didnt expect MTB to be this challenging .Last i owned a bike was when i was young,20 years ago!
NicNacDH Posted October 5, 2015 Posted October 5, 2015 Thanks for the comments and advise. Didnt expect MTB to be this challenging .Last i owned a bike was when i was young,20 years ago!So, you still young!
PedalGoat Posted December 5, 2015 Author Posted December 5, 2015 Ended up buying a pristine condition Silverback Comp 29.previous owner changed to dual suspension and hardly used this bike.What an excellent beginners bike.haven't done any trails yet but live in Midrand and did the surrounding roads.lovin it!just need to join a group ride in area.
Eugene Posted December 5, 2015 Posted December 5, 2015 Ended up buying a pristine condition Silverback Comp 29.previous owner changed to dual suspension and hardly used this bike.What an excellent beginners bike.haven't done any trails yet but live in Midrand and did the surrounding roads.lovin it!just need to join a group ride in area.Silverback is the best value for money bike on the market. Wise choice you made. The only thing left for you to do is post a picture of your new ride.
PedalGoat Posted December 5, 2015 Posted December 5, 2015 http://i1080.photobucket.com/albums/j338/Vishal_Singh/My%20First%20Mountain%20Bike/Silverback_zpsjoqkjux8.jpg
PedalGoat Posted March 5, 2016 Posted March 5, 2016 Sold my silverback and picked up this Giant Talon 1 for a steal. Deore and xt components with rockshox fork.and it's a 650b.
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.