Pure Savage Posted December 1, 2016 Posted December 1, 2016 My budget is R40 000, I am looking for the best value for my money. Should I buy new or 2nd hand? I want to switch from MTB to road. Please help. Thanks in advance You are making the right call changing to road. You can get some decent bikes both new and second hand for that dosh.
Pure Savage Posted December 1, 2016 Posted December 1, 2016 The market for 60cm bikes is small. This often means guys let them go for a cheap cheap. Have a browse on the classifieds. I have seen "newish" top of the line bikes going for around R40k because they were 60cm... eg: https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/222721-cannondale-supersix-evo-red/ SRAM
Pure Savage Posted December 1, 2016 Posted December 1, 2016 I am 1.88m. Should I test ride them and see what I like best and then look for the best deal in that bike? I am 1.86 and am on a 54cm Cannondale evo super six. You could probably get away with a 56/58 unless you have very long legs.
Veebee Posted December 1, 2016 Posted December 1, 2016 But the one you like... Get in touch with Marz, he always has some good deals. Phone - 0836321120email - marzcycles@gmail.comhttps://marzcycles.com
Cippo Posted December 1, 2016 Posted December 1, 2016 I'm 1.85 and ride a large or 56cm depending on geometry. My Colnago is a 54cm because of it's geometry. 40k is a big mistake if you buy the wrong bike. Get a bike fit rather and get the right frame. Just an example, I am suited for a Roubaix but won't fit a Tarmac. Some frames are made for racing with a very shallow headtube.
'Dale Posted December 1, 2016 Posted December 1, 2016 In your price range though if you were going for a new bike consider BMC their TEAM MACHINE SLR 02, 105 is probably one of the best bikes available around the 40k mark. It won't be specced like a Merida at the same price point but what you don't get in group set and wheels you get in the frame if you go BMC. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=08n00Yll7sI(bike radar review of the BMC, rated best 2000£ road bike 2016)Not bad at all
Duane_Bosch Posted December 1, 2016 Posted December 1, 2016 For a 40k budget I wouldn't go 2nd hand. Maybe that's just me. You can get a LOT of bike for 40k. The good stuff (Carbon & 11 speed) seems to start at around 28k. A mate of mine is getting this. A 2017 Giant TCR for under 30k.
Jase619 Posted December 1, 2016 Posted December 1, 2016 For a 40k budget I wouldn't go 2nd hand. Maybe that's just me. You can get a LOT of bike for 40k. The good stuff (Carbon & 11 speed) seems to start at around 28k. IMG_1728.JPG A mate of mine is getting this. A 2017 Giant TCR for under 30k.Is that the 105 spec?
alleyne Posted December 1, 2016 Posted December 1, 2016 https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/203011-new-2016-merida-reacto-7000-e-x-large/
'Dale Posted December 1, 2016 Posted December 1, 2016 For a 40k budget I wouldn't go 2nd hand. Maybe that's just me. You can get a LOT of bike for 40k. The good stuff (Carbon & 11 speed) seems to start at around 28k. IMG_1728.JPG A mate of mine is getting this. A 2017 Giant TCR for under 30k.Yip40K Is great for a new shiny carbon horse It's a good budget for a used MTB
Duane_Bosch Posted December 1, 2016 Posted December 1, 2016 Yip40K Is great for a new shiny carbon horseIt's a good budget for a used MTBOr a Matt finish one...... Seriously tho. 40k. That TCRA nice mid range Kask lidSome nice mid range shoes2 bibs2 shirtsEven a pair of Oakley Prisms. All in for under 40k.
Angus** Posted December 1, 2016 Posted December 1, 2016 Hey guys I am in the market for a MTB- been road riding and doing tri's(training for EL 70.3)However few mates have twisted my rubber arm into entering Trans Baviaans 2017. Budget is 15KHeight is 174 weight 62Kg. (So size M?) Any suggestion's?? Pretty set on buying second hand and from a hubber. Dual suss or hard tail?
Beesrib Posted December 1, 2016 Posted December 1, 2016 Hey guys I am in the market for a MTB- been road riding and doing tri's(training for EL 70.3)However few mates have twisted my rubber arm into entering Trans Baviaans 2017. Budget is 15KHeight is 174 weight 62Kg. (So size M?) Any suggestion's?? Pretty set on buying second hand and from a hubber. Dual suss or hard tail?the only relevance is if you buy the OP's MTB which he will not be using anymore.
'Dale Posted December 1, 2016 Posted December 1, 2016 Or a Matt finish one...... Seriously tho. 40k. That TCRA nice mid range Kask lidSome nice mid range shoes2 bibs2 shirtsEven a pair of Oakley Prisms. All in for under 40k. DealDone Hey guys I am in the market for a MTB- been road riding and doing tri's(training for EL 70.3)However few mates have twisted my rubber arm into entering Trans Baviaans 2017. Budget is 15KHeight is 174 weight 62Kg. (So size M?) Any suggestion's?? Pretty set on buying second hand and from a hubber. Dual suss or hard tail? Maybe open your own dedicated thread, Angus.Out of respect, courtesy and so on for this thread.
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