StuartSims Posted February 16, 2016 Author Posted February 16, 2016 Are the Raleigh and Avalanche both mens bikes?
StuartSims Posted February 16, 2016 Author Posted February 16, 2016 Facepalm. I see you've bought all three and are looking for values not opinions. Apologies for my ignorance.lol - no worries, thanks for your input.
StuartSims Posted February 16, 2016 Author Posted February 16, 2016 If I'm not mistaken that is a Raleigh Mtrax or Mtx. Came out in the mid 90's when I was in primary school. The Avalanche and Diamondback look pretty decent, and clean. Should be fine for the type of riding you are planning. Like the others said, everybody starts somewhere. Sure you'll be hooked pretty soon.It says Raliegh M600 - 18 speed. Designed in the USA. The previous owner upgraded to 21 speed.
Wannabe Posted February 16, 2016 Posted February 16, 2016 I started my cycling career out on a M-Trax like that........
StuartSims Posted February 16, 2016 Author Posted February 16, 2016 I started my cycling career out on a M-Trax like that........ Sweet - how did you find the bike and how many years ago was that. lol
StuartSims Posted February 16, 2016 Author Posted February 16, 2016 Hi all. Are these bikes Ladies or Mens? TIA
hayleyearth Posted February 16, 2016 Posted February 16, 2016 Looking at the pics I'd go with the Avalanche. Stay the hell away from the full sus raleigh. Full sus is something you don't go cheap on. Hardtails are the way to go if you're looking at very entry level stuff. There is nothing wrong with a hardtail. Cheap full sus bikes are generally considered to be a very bad idea. Also its got an old school quill steerer instead of a more modern threadless design (I may have my terminolgy wrong here, no one shoot me), this means you're stuck with whatever rubbish geometry they give you. If you want to change your stem length or your handlebar width you're stuck. Stay Away from the raleigh. Apparently not everything raleigh makes is rubbish but certainly some of it is. I reread the post. I see you're considering all three. My opinion of the raleigh stands but if you get a good deal on the 3 of them then it might not be a bad idea. Just know that it is likely to be heavy and its probably the one I'd replace first with something better. As Popcorn Skollie said if it gets you into the sport so be it. I believe in starting out cheap too. Just know that you will experience a huge step up when you upgrade. Also just read that you're planning sunday rides around the neighbourhood. They'll be fine for that. But seriously. You live in the western cape. Us Gautengers are incredibly jealous of the terrain you have there. You might start around the neighbourhood but you'll be in the mountains soon enough. Facepalm. I see you've bought all three and are looking for values not opinions. Apologies for my ignorance. WHAT was in your coffee this morning?!?!
hayleyearth Posted February 16, 2016 Posted February 16, 2016 Hi Stuart Welcome to the land of meanies Bikehub! Your bikes might not be worth much but if they are the reason you and your family fall in love with riding bicycles then they are worth their weight in gold. Which I'm willing to bet is quite a lot of gold. Now that you have them, use them. Ride them till they burst into splinters. But please don't insure them. You better off insuring a pair of socks. Don't let any feedback here discourage you from riding.Those bikes are still helluva better than my first mountain bike.Like Vican said: everybody starts somewhere...
StuartSims Posted February 16, 2016 Author Posted February 16, 2016 Children's -?How can they be childrens if they 26'
StuartSims Posted February 16, 2016 Author Posted February 16, 2016 Neither. Unisex. Both. Thanks Myles. Appreciate it.
Bianchi Baby Posted February 16, 2016 Posted February 16, 2016 Stuart While your bikes might not be the super expensive bikes of those on the bikehub, they are your bikes and that's AWESOME! I can guarantee you they will not be your last purchases if you enjoy your rides and make time to do them often. My advice to you is not to insure them but rather to put that R100-200 into a separate account every month called the bike account. This will serve as "insurance" and also as a savings fund for an upgrade by the end of this year. We also started off on "el cheepos" and now our garage looks like a bike shop ???? Enjoy you new purchases. Stop worrying what they are or what they look like or what you look like on them. Rather worry about putting on a helmet and spending some time on them and getting some mileage into your legs! Happy riding ???? Edit: spelling
Wannabe Posted February 16, 2016 Posted February 16, 2016 Sweet - how did you find the bike and how many years ago was that. lol 15 years ago. (that's how old that M-Trax is)
StuartSims Posted February 16, 2016 Author Posted February 16, 2016 15 years ago. (that's how old that M-Trax is) lol - Thers no ways this bike is 15 years old.
Kevlouw Posted February 16, 2016 Posted February 16, 2016 lol - Thers no ways this bike is 15 years old. As I stated earlier, had one in the 90's in primary school. Yours might not be from the 90's, but that's when they started coming out.
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