darthvader007 Posted January 9, 2016 Share First, I have this 26" that I want to sell :http://www.gumtree.co.za/a-sports-bicycles-fitness/durbanville/26-gt-marathon-1-0-all-terra-mountain-bike-mtb/1001531821490910052422009 What is a reasonable price? Then, what should I buy, XC or trail? I live in Durbanville and want to enjoy the koppies around me, but also want to get real fit for a big motorcycle race I am doing. Can a trail climb properly? Can it do 50km easily? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matchstix Posted January 9, 2016 Share Get a 650 with about 120mm to 130mm travel. Thermophage 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darthvader007 Posted January 9, 2016 Share And what about my 26" What should I ask? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darthvader007 Posted January 9, 2016 Share Thanks for the tip. So it will climb properly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matchstix Posted January 9, 2016 Share No idea on old bike, most new bikes climb well. Look at review on the hub on the silverback slider for example. Rocky thunderbolt is what I want, anthem 27.5 sx, pyga 120, it's all goin t t abou your budget. Brawler and RossW 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojoman Posted January 9, 2016 Share And what about my 26" What should I ask? I had a 2011 Trance X with fox and xt parts, only managed to get R8k on that a few months back. Even though the 26in bikes are great no-one wants them really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patensie Posted January 9, 2016 Share Trail can climb. I ride a santa cruz 5010 and have no issue keeping up with my xc riding buddies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darthvader007 Posted January 9, 2016 Share Thanks for the advice so far! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bob Posted January 9, 2016 Share Lots of trail bikes can climb very well and lots of dual 'xc' bikes like the Anthem have more then enough travel for most of the trail riding that people in SA do on a day to day basis. Work out where you're going to be riding most and get a bike that will work for it with the angles that you're going to enjoy. Do you want to a tight racer or a more playful, knock about type beast. Also who will you ride with? Lycra XC mile munchers or a bunch of guys exploring? Most of the time I'd say you're not going to need 140+ of travel in 90% of the places unless you like to huck and throw big lines... which if you're a MX rider you might very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s14phoenix Posted January 9, 2016 Share most bikes today are trail orientated unless you buy some 80mm suspension carbon hardtail thing that weighs 9kg and cracks if you pedal too hard. I think a nice 120mm pyga or even a Trance 27.5 or a Anthem 27.5 SX just about any bike will do. When you start enjoying the mountain bike more than the motorized and wanna get more serious - you already have a more than capable bike. I do XC and trail and whatever else is out there with my Trance 27.5 which is 140mm ... kind of that 1 bike that does everything well scenario. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justanotherbiker Posted January 10, 2016 Share This is a topic I'm also very interested in. most bikes today are trail orientated unless you buy some 80mm suspension carbon hardtail thing that weighs 9kg and cracks if you pedal too hard. I think a nice 120mm pyga or even a Trance 27.5 or a Anthem 27.5 SX just about any bike will do. When you start enjoying the mountain bike more than the motorized and wanna get more serious - you already have a more than capable bike. I do XC and trail and whatever else is out there with my Trance 27.5 which is 140mm ... kind of that 1 bike that does everything well scenario.@s14phoenix You've touched on a scenario I currently face: buy a Trance or an Anthem. If I want to ride socially I know I will be riding with pure XC riders. That does not change the fact that I love trails first and foremost. I'm really torn about which bike to get as I don't want to sell a few months down the line. Edit: I've created my own topic as I've narrowed down bikes too. Edited January 10, 2016 by justanotherbiker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oufy MTB (Roadie) Posted January 10, 2016 Share There are so many XC events, and if you planning on doing these races then just get an XC bike. If you want to fly through the air and have a jol then get a trail bike. All of the XC races I did 100mm is more than enough. justanotherbiker and BrandonF_ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandonF_ Posted January 10, 2016 Share This is a topic I'm also very interested in. @s14phoenix You've touched on a scenario I currently face: buy a Trance or an Anthem. If I want to ride socially I know I will be riding with pure XC riders. That does not change the fact that I love trails first and foremost. I'm really torn about which bike to get as I don't want to sell a few months down the line. Edit: I've created my own topic as I've narrowed down bikes too....ok, he's a bit over the edge wrt 80mm cracking when you pedal hard...???? ..but ANYway,..for your purpose, I'd get an Anthem and slap on an "adjustable" fork,..it'll cover all your needs ???? Edited January 11, 2016 by BRAND:O)N brumby and justanotherbiker 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darthvader007 Posted January 11, 2016 Share Thank you for your valuable insights. It seems I need a trail bike with about 120mm of travel. The Anthem looks like the tool for the job! Now I must just sell the 26! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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