lyslexic Posted February 5, 2016 Author Posted February 5, 2016 The current bike is in perfect working order. Had it serviced prior to stopping riding. Stopped coz I was running more and training for a marathon. Ran the marathon then decided to reward myself with eating, drinking and partying. Now it's time to get into shape so started with gymming/running, dropped 10kgs and wanna get back on the bike. I don't need a new bike, I want a new bike, figure that will give me motivation to ride more and get fitter without slacking
porqui Posted February 5, 2016 Posted February 5, 2016 Reality check - new bike won't be motivation for long. Leaner and meaner - that's motivation - then new bike. New bike is not going to make it easier either.
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted February 5, 2016 Posted February 5, 2016 Have to agree with Porqui here. The new bike could be a goal...
eccc whippet Posted February 5, 2016 Posted February 5, 2016 I have 2 bikes (brand new anthem 29er and a merida full carbon spec Di2 the works) hanging in my office which cost an arm a leg and a kidney...i am still fat. Maybe if i buy another bike it might motivate me to loose weight [emoji41] Just kidding...i wish you luck...i am too scared ride my anthem in case i break the frame and the merida i am too heavy for the wheels...tooo stressed to loose weight and too poor to buy new wheels. Thank goodness it is friday[emoji13]
Spock Posted February 5, 2016 Posted February 5, 2016 If you are not buying something with very strong wheels, eg the Giant, then factor into your budget an extra R6k -R9k for proper wheels. I weigh slightly more than you and my new Trek's 28 spoke Bontrager's couldn't handle the weight. Had to buy Stans Flows on Hope hubs. Currently the best value for money for our weight class. Cwc is/was running some nice specials
Bobbo_SA Posted February 5, 2016 Posted February 5, 2016 Probably been said before in the topic, "Upgrade" and "29er" don't belong together in any title or discussion.
NotSoBigBen Posted February 5, 2016 Posted February 5, 2016 How much do you okes weigh - at my heaviest I weighed about 105kg's I still rode any one of my bikes without fearing it would fall apart under me .... OK fair enough I don't do any jumps or crazy drop offs but at that weight it was the last thing on my mind (even now my wheels on very very rare occasion leave the ground intentionally) Even wheels besides some exotic wheels I took from my son's bike that had few spokes and looked 'cool' that I could actually feel flex and make strange noises I've here and there had a spoke or nipple break. But on the other hand Darren perhaps I ride like a woos
Rick Sanchez Posted February 5, 2016 Posted February 5, 2016 The guy wants a new bike and he has the money (I'm assuming), so no one is going to convince him otherwise, no matter what they say
lyslexic Posted February 5, 2016 Author Posted February 5, 2016 The guy wants a new bike and he has the money (I'm assuming), so no one is going to convince him otherwise, no matter what they say #truestory but advice on making an informed decision as to the correct bike never hurts
lyslexic Posted February 8, 2016 Author Posted February 8, 2016 Thanks for the help and advice everyone. Ended up with a Big Nine xt
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