Newbie needs advice

[Mntboy]

Here this is the one I was refering to. https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/226137-giant-trance/ And it has decent components.

 

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[brucem76]

So I'm 120kg, 1.95m and I bought an XL hardtail, and surprisingly have never felt the need for dual sus. But 40km races are as far as I go. Also just helped my mate get an excellent XT/SLX/RockShox Recon Silver 29er for 8k, that has done <100kms so I wouldn't rule out 29ers ...

 

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[AfricaMike]

Welcome to the forum!!  in my experience you will get much more value for money buying a pre-owned bike but take someone along who is knowledgeable when you try it out - I've seen newcomers on bikes that are completely the wrong size.  Then take the bike and get it set up properly (there are ads in the prominent cycling magazines).  From a kit perspective I've found good bargains at the anatomic factory shop on Beyers Naude Dr.......

[MSquared]

Off topic...@Cactus 3 days and 17 hrs

[Mongoose001]

Very interesting, exactly what I was looking at asking. I dont have 10k to spend, so secondhand is gonna be the way for me and a 26er. But im sure you some of you guys prefer a certain brand. Like with group sets or components, what would a newbie look for? We obviously want the best we can get with whatever money we have to spend on a bike.