My new bike

[VolkAdik]

Congrats on a decent machine to get you started.

[Theunissa]

In 3 weeks there is a local MTB race. Will 12km be okay. Im currently doing 5-6km every day 30min session

 

 

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[Spoke101]

In 3 weeks there is a local MTB race. Will 12km be okay. Im currently doing 5-6km every day 30min session

 

 

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Yes you will be fine.

[Bloukrans]

In 3 weeks there is a local MTB race. Will 12km be okay. Im currently doing 5-6km every day 30min session

 

 

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Enter the 80km or nothing

 

Just kidding, you will be ok in the 12km

[Dexter-morgan]

In 3 weeks there is a local MTB race. Will 12km be okay. Im currently doing 5-6km every day 30min session

 

 

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Just go and enjoy it.

[Angus**]

Congrats on the new bike!!

I am also in the market for a new bike wanting to get back into MTB and wanted some advice (Didn't want to start a new thread)

 

I am stuck between a S or a M size frame.

I am 173 64Kg - my last MTB was a S and I enjoyed it but think I was slightly too big for it.

 

My road bike is a 54 and think its slightly too big and that is considered a "M"

 

I'm sure this is a rookie dilemma but if you guys have some advice it would be great.

[Beesrib]

_{Lekker man. Lyk of jy die bike sommer baie geniet.} 

[Theunissa]

Congrats on the new bike!!

I am also in the market for a new bike wanting to get back into MTB and wanted some advice (Didn't want to start a new thread)

 

I am stuck between a S or a M size frame.

I am 173 64Kg - my last MTB was a S and I enjoyed it but think I was slightly too big for it.

 

My road bike is a 54 and think its slightly too big and that is considered a "M"

 

I'm sure this is a rookie dilemma but if you guys have some advice it would be great.

certain makes like titan and merida will be med compared to large in other makes. I went to a person doing bike fitting before i bought mine, got myself measured and he then told me what size to get. I did. Gonna see him tomorrow to do setup. All in all R600. So now i bought a bike according to my size, and funny build. And getting it setup. This is the best thing i have done so far. My inseam is 76 and i need a bike of 17-18". Bit my total lenght and arm length was also measured.

 

 

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[Theunissa]

Enter the 80km or nothing

 

Just kidding, you will be ok in the 12km

ek wil nie die gesoute manne "embarrass" nie. So ek sal maar by die 12km bly

 

 

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[Theunissa]

Congrats on a decent machine to get you started.

thanks. I was blessed. I got it at fhe right time at right price

 

 

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[Theunissa]

Been a busy day. Got my setup done. Will see how much improved riding comfort would be. Did a tubeless conversion witjfug it( i had a litre left over) on rear tire. Will see how it goes. I had to DIY repair my front shock lock out inner bolt came loose for some reason. Took me a while on google to find out jow to do it but i got it right.

 

 

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[BSG]

Nothing as gratifying as being able to fix it yourself

 

A bad day cycling is better than a good day working.

[Theunissa]

Im sorry i stopped cycling so many years ago. I sjould have kept doing it. Actually i don't know what went on in mu head to do it. Well im glad i started again. To anyone not cycling or wanting to do it. Don't delay go do it even if you must get a cheap one. You will feel better. I used to get up and feel slumped, tired and irritated. Now i feel refreshed, energetic. And ready to take on the world. Tou dont need berocca. You need a bike

 

 

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[Theunissa]

Double post

[CASSIE1975]

Congrats on the new bike!!

I am also in the market for a new bike wanting to get back into MTB and wanted some advice (Didn't want to start a new thread)

 

I am stuck between a S or a M size frame.

I am 173 64Kg - my last MTB was a S and I enjoyed it but think I was slightly too big for it.

 

My road bike is a 54 and think its slightly too big and that is considered a "M"

 

I'm sure this is a rookie dilemma but if you guys have some advice it would be great.

 

Just some input from my side on sizing.

 

I am 1,74 (and I wish I was 64kg...LOL) - my inseam is 80cm (this is quite important).

Also your "reach" (from saddle to cockpit / handlebar) could make a difference to what size to get. Two people with the same length could have different inseam and reach.

 

I have a Merida Big Nine in size 19" (48cm) and it fits me perfect.

Did a few "setup settings" at the bike shop (but should go for a decent setup one day).

I have done up to 100km rides on my bike (genuine off-road, not just farm roads) and it did not give me any back / leg / knee problems.

 

But to make sure, go to any bike shop and they can measure you and make sure you get the correct size.

 

My road bike size is a 52cm, I once had a 54cm, but had to do a lot of adjustments to the stem length and saddle position. The 52 just fitted like a glove with not a lot of settings or stem length / saddle adjustment issues.

 

Get yourself measured and get the correct size, especially on a bike, you will either have an awesome experience with the correct size, or have bad neck / knee / back pains with the incorrect size and give up cycling all together. Good luck and enjoy!

[Angus**]

Just some input from my side on sizing.

 

I am 1,74 (and I wish I was 64kg...LOL) - my inseam is 80cm (this is quite important).

Also your "reach" (from saddle to cockpit / handlebar) could make a difference to what size to get. Two people with the same length could have different inseam and reach.

 

I have a Merida Big Nine in size 19" (48cm) and it fits me perfect.

Did a few "setup settings" at the bike shop (but should go for a decent setup one day).

I have done up to 100km rides on my bike (genuine off-road, not just farm roads) and it did not give me any back / leg / knee problems.

 

But to make sure, go to any bike shop and they can measure you and make sure you get the correct size.

 

My road bike size is a 52cm, I once had a 54cm, but had to do a lot of adjustments to the stem length and saddle position. The 52 just fitted like a glove with not a lot of settings or stem length / saddle adjustment issues.

 

Get yourself measured and get the correct size, especially on a bike, you will either have an awesome experience with the correct size, or have bad neck / knee / back pains with the incorrect size and give up cycling all together. Good luck and enjoy!

Hi Cassie1975

 

Thank you so much for your advice-

 

I'll take your and "Theunissa" advice and head to my local bike shop for a fitting.

 

I've gone on a few 100Km road rides and I do start getting a sore lower back- assume its from stretching for my bars.

 

Hope the bike shop tells me I'm being a softie and that a 54" is actually the right size for me. Not really in the position to replace my road bike and buy a new MTB,

 

Giving up cycling is not an option.

 

Thanks again guys