Axis/Titan Mountain Bikes

[jalberts1985]

Hi all,

 

I am keen to start mountain biking again after a long break. I have a price range of 8k 

 

The thing is I would like decent components on my bike (deore and up) with a decent air shock (looking at hardtails). Please bear in mind that I am not that clued up with the latest components, still busy studying up on the changes)

 

My problem is that for 8k, the new bikes do not have that great components on and therefore I will also be considering 2nd hand.

 

Valencia Bikes are running a great promo on an Axis A30 ( http://www.vbike.co.za/ ) and according to Axis website http://www.axis-bikes.com/bikes/mountain-series/a30  the bike seems to gave decent components.

 

To come to the point, I would appreciate any feedback regarding Axis bikes as I am not to familiar with the brand, is it a brand to go for or is it a now go?

 

Same question goes for Titan bikes? Is it a brand to go for?

 

 

I have been looking on the classified pages and there are quite some nice Scott's at the 8k mark. Older models but decent components. So I am in a bit of 2 minds on how to proceed

 

Your input will be much appreciated

 

Thanks

 

Jaco

[Brickleberry]

I prefer Titan over axis by miles , but for your budget , definatly look second hand .

[TIB]

Look at the Rocky Mountain Trailhead 940 at Thiswayout.co.za. They are running a special, slightly over your budget but too good to miss!

[BDF]

AFAIK Titan are made by Merida so they have some big brand backing. That would be my choice.

 

If I were you I would take a serious look at Silverback as well. Great bikes and value for money too.

[rock]

AFAIK Titan are made by Merida so they have some big brand backing. That would be my choice.

 

 

 

same local distributor, not sure who actually makes them.

[shaper]

lots to choose from within your budget in the classifieds https://www.bikehub.co.za/index.php?app=hubmarket&module=core&do=view_category&category_id=26

[popcorn_skollie]

AFAIK Titan are made by Merida so they have some big brand backing. That would be my choice.

 

If I were you I would take a serious look at Silverback as well. Great bikes and value for money too.

 

Same goes with Axis. Made by Scott. 

[bikebloke]

 http://www.axis-bike...tain-series/a30  at vbike

 

RS solo air  deore 2x10

 

that's not a bad (bloody good ) spec for that money even if it is an axis

 

yeah they are made by scott ....

[Theunissa]

Hi all,

 

I am keen to start mountain biking again after a long break. I have a price range of 8k

 

The thing is I would like decent components on my bike (deore and up) with a decent air shock (looking at hardtails). Please bear in mind that I am not that clued up with the latest components, still busy studying up on the changes)

 

My problem is that for 8k, the new bikes do not have that great components on and therefore I will also be considering 2nd hand.

 

Valencia Bikes are running a great promo on an Axis A30 ( http://www.vbike.co.za/ ) and according to Axis website http://www.axis-bikes.com/bikes/mountain-series/a30 the bike seems to gave decent components.

 

To come to the point, I would appreciate any feedback regarding Axis bikes as I am not to familiar with the brand, is it a brand to go for or is it a now go?

 

Same question goes for Titan bikes? Is it a brand to go for?

 

 

I have been looking on the classified pages and there are quite some nice Scott's at the 8k mark. Older models but decent components. So I am in a bit of 2 minds on how to proceed

 

Your input will be much appreciated

 

Thanks

 

Jaco

i got myself a silverback sola4 2016 previous owner had it for 1 month. I got it for 7000. Deoro reat alivio front. Raidon air shock. I saw 2 on the ad currently

 

 

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[jalberts1985]

Thanks for your input, its much appreciated.

 

Think I will have to take my time and consider a few options before I purchase

[Eugene]

Axis is the evolution of Raleigh. Probike made their own bikes under the name of Raleigh. Raleigh UK withdrew Probike's right to the Raleigh name when Scott bought out Probike. They simply changed the name to Axis.

 

Axis forms part of Scott Sports Africa and therefore has the backing of a big bike brand. They have some good value for money products.