xnadu Posted October 28, 2015 Posted October 28, 2015 I have a Trek series 6 bike for about 8 years now and would like to " upgrade ".Now i always was a Trek fan although i see this room is not the biggest Trek fans or maybe i havent see them just yet.Now i would please like some advise what will be my best option.I would like to convert to the 29" and im no racer and do mostly road races - I enjoy distance of between of about 50 - 60 km and also have done cape argus and 94.7 a few times but i would enjoy a fast bike ( LOL ).I like the Trek super fly and Momsen 9?? something and well the Santa cruz looks also good.Merida and Giant how do the compare and what will be the best second hand around 20k mark.Is there perhaps other bikes that i can have a look at.?
Odinson Posted October 28, 2015 Posted October 28, 2015 For your needs and budget, I'd say find yourself a 2nd hand Giant Anthem or a nice XC hardtail. There's a lot to choose from.
xnadu Posted October 28, 2015 Author Posted October 28, 2015 Oh and im 1.86m tall and weighs 108 kg - will a medium bike fit me
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted October 28, 2015 Posted October 28, 2015 Oh and im 1.86m tall and weighs 108 kg - will a medium bike fit meDefinitely not. Large or X large depending on the frame.
Pah Bear Posted October 28, 2015 Posted October 28, 2015 108? Glad to know there's at least one guy bigger than me LOL If you doing mostly road races, any reason why you don't look at a road bike? Doesn't mean you can't use a 29ner on the road, but ... just saying.
Lurch Posted October 29, 2015 Posted October 29, 2015 108? Glad to know there's at least one guy bigger than me LOL If you doing mostly road races, any reason why you don't look at a road bike? Doesn't mean you can't use a 29ner on the road, but ... just saying.I was also wondering the same thing about a road bike. Also, weighing in at 108, make sure the frame and wheels are rated for that type of weight. For example, I have a Specialized Epic (ok people, let's not get into that debate here ), and the owner's manual clearly states that rider and bike together should not exceed 100kg's - I stand 1.95 and weigh in at 95 so am exceeding their recommendation, and though I have never had a problem, I suspect if I ever did that would be one of the first things blamed.
NotSoBigBen Posted October 29, 2015 Posted October 29, 2015 Definitely not. Large or X large depending on the frame. +1 I'm about that height and a L is fine for me .... feel cramped on a M
Grebel Posted October 29, 2015 Posted October 29, 2015 Definitely not. Large or X large depending on the frame. 1,78m tall and 100kg Currently on a medium. With the original long stem I was borderline. Switched to a shorter stem and wider bars and now I feel a bit cramped. In the future if the budget allows then I will definitely go for a large. Until then, the current budget dictates that my current setup is not too small, but rather flickable....
Raf Posted October 29, 2015 Posted October 29, 2015 I have a Trek series 6 bike for about 8 years now and would like to " upgrade ".Now i always was a Trek fan although i see this room is not the biggest Trek fans or maybe i havent see them just yet.Now i would please like some advise what will be my best option.I would like to convert to the 29" and im no racer and do mostly road races - I enjoy distance of between of about 50 - 60 km and also have done cape argus and 94.7 a few times but i would enjoy a fast bike ( LOL ).I like the Trek super fly and Momsen 9?? something and well the Santa cruz looks also good.Merida and Giant how do the compare and what will be the best second hand around 20k mark.Is there perhaps other bikes that i can have a look at.?Try a CycloCross bike if you're not doing "mountain biking" Ive switched from a 29er for the Road/Gravel riding to a Giant AnyRoad & a 27.5 for the mountain. best decision ever
Karman de Lange Posted October 29, 2015 Posted October 29, 2015 Try a CycloCross bike if you're not doing "mountain biking" Ive switched from a 29er for the Road/Gravel riding to a Giant AnyRoad & a 27.5 for the mountain. best decision ever Just to be technical correct, Anyroad is not a CX bike, its a "Gravel Grinder" bike, so lot more relaxed/comfy layout
xnadu Posted October 29, 2015 Author Posted October 29, 2015 108? Glad to know there's at least one guy bigger than me LOL If you doing mostly road races, any reason why you don't look at a road bike? Doesn't mean you can't use a 29ner on the road, but ... just saying.Cause sometimes i go in the veld and for some reason i like the looks of a mountain bike more
xnadu Posted October 29, 2015 Author Posted October 29, 2015 Try a CycloCross bike if you're not doing "mountain biking" Ive switched from a 29er for the Road/Gravel riding to a Giant AnyRoad & a 27.5 for the mountain. best decision everWhat is a CycloCross - dont understand
NotSoBigBen Posted October 29, 2015 Posted October 29, 2015 What is a CycloCross - dont understand Can you not work Google?
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