Dual vs hard tail

[Quentin Campbell]

What should I go for not looking to spend more then R5000

[Pure Savage]

For that price I suggest a road bike.

 

You need to add a lot more detail if you going to start a thread.

 

Like what riding is planned to be done? Who is it for? Etc

 

 

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[Tony datoy]

Don't waste your money on anything from Game, Makro, Sportsmens Warehouse, etc. look for a good second hand 26" MTB or a road bike on bikehub.

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[Johnny Lawless]

Hi Quentin, first of all...welcome!

 

For 5k you'll get more for your money if you buy a hardtail. Consider something like a secondhand Silverback Sola or something. They have decent spec and is enough to get you going (and hooked) and near bulletproof.

 

It could be all you need or it could be the starting point...who knows where this hobby will take you and your credit card ;-)

[Vetseun]

I doubt you will get a new dual @R5k.

Try for a second hand bike. 5k is not much in bicycle terms.

Going second hand you will get more bike for your ZAR

[gummibear]

Not sure what size you ride bit always good deals in the classifieds.

 

https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/191257-bmc-team-elite-te02/

[Johnny Lawless]

For that price I suggest a road bike.

You need to add a lot more detail if you going to start a thread.

Like what riding is planned to be done? Who is it for? Etc

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Is there official "thread etiquette" somewhere that I'm not aware of? Why can a thread not start out a bit bare and become more detailed? We were all new to cycling and BikeHub once.

[Iwan Kemp]

Don't waste your money on anything from Game, Makro, Sportsmens Warehouse, etc. look for a good second hand 26" MTB or a road bike on bikehub.

T

 

 

Hi Quentin, first of all...welcome!

 

For 5k you'll get more for your money if you buy a hardtail. Consider something like a secondhand Silverback Sola or something. They have decent spec and is enough to get you going (and hooked) and near bulletproof.

 

It could be all you need or it could be the starting point...who knows where this hobby will take you and your credit card ;-)

 

Go with the above advise.

 

And welcome to Bike Hub. From your title I take it you are looking for a MTB - when you have a gap post more details then we will be able to assist further.

 

Stuff like

- Where do you plan to ride

- Why are you shopping for a bike

- Any specific goals or just for fun

[Johnny Lawless]

Something like this won't be the worst choice:

https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/191334-2015-gt-comp-karakoram-large-frame-29er-mtb/

 

Note the seller's reason for selling though...a lot of us share the same journey

[King_Crispy]

Is there official "thread etiquette" somewhere that I'm not aware of? Why can a thread not start out a bit bare and become more detailed? We were all new to cycling and BikeHub once.

Do you walk into the doctor's rooms and tell him to tell you what's wrong with you before you describe your symptoms to him? Not etiquette, just common sense. Ask for something and get the answers

[Johnny Lawless]

Do you walk into the doctor's rooms and tell him to tell you what's wrong with you before you describe your symptoms to him? Not etiquette, just common sense. Ask for something and get the answers

Yes...and then I also tell him I do not want to spend more than R5000. 

 

I know mtb's and I don't mind asking him the questions he should be asking us. If you're new to cycling and all you know is you want to start then you don't necessarily know WHAT to ask. 

 

Ask away Quentin, there are many more helpful, polite people on here than you might currently believe. Hopefully we can get the thread back on track. 

[Dicky DQ]

Ja Cycling is a rip off of note. Maybe because it a the new golf and people are willing to spend no matter what.

 

Just think, a what a set of new 29'r race tires will set you back, any idea? between 500 and 1200 ZAR each!

 

So consider where you will be riding and, unfortunately, you need to forget about a dual susser in your price bracket. A Hard Tail is as good as it will get, but fear not if your tire pressures are correct there will be lots of good times ahead. I am still on a hard tail as I cannot justify the price difference.

 

Get the best components you can afford. That makes riding so much less of a hassle than you can imagine, way more than  dual or HT.

 

Welcome and enjoy.

[scotty]

Second hand HT MTB will get you into the sport, grow from there. 

[DJR]

Agreed with the general advice above.

 

For R5000, get a buddy who knows his bikes and find a second hand hardtail in the classifieds. Buy from someone in your area so that you can check the bike out with your friend. 26er hardtail mountain bikes are currently a buyers market. They ride well and the fact that they have lately gone out of fashion doesn't suddenly make them bad. Try to get something above mid range with SLX or XT components and decent wheels. The most expensive part is the fork, so make sure that it is in perfect condition. It should not have too much wear and be neat and tidy. For that price you can find something that will last you for years and be good to ride.

 

Stay away from full suspension at that price. It will either be rubbish or old and worn out and cost you an arm and a leg to fix and keep running. Stay away from new because you will get a lot less for your money and end up with a very basic bike that will not be sturdy and hard wearing.  

[raptor-22]

Is there opportunity to increase the budget without befriending a Gupta?

 

To say R10,000.

 

Cos then there's a lot more options