Wind in the Willows Posted February 1, 2017 Share I haven't actually viewed the bike so I'm just going on pics & specs. May see it on Thursday. I know very little, which is why I'm asking about it. It's more the 26" thing that bothers me. The comments are fair tho. You can't buy &^%! for that new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted February 1, 2017 Share It shouldn't bother you. Grebel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZakAttak Posted February 1, 2017 Share Hey guys, Here's the deal: I want to know how much you would pay for this 2011 Rocky Mountain Element 30msl. Let's say the condition is very good (see ad pics). Throw a figure out, or provide a range: highest and lowest amount depending on whatever your criteria are. The ad has everything you need to know. 26" lovers and haters are ALL WELCOME. Throw the offer on the ground or press it tightly to your bosom and sing sweet songs of longing. Thanks for your input. The R15k he's asking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headshot Posted February 1, 2017 Share I haven't actually viewed the bike so I'm just going on pics & specs. May see it on Thursday. I know very little, which is why I'm asking about it. It's more the 26" thing that bothers me. The comments are fair tho. You can't buy &^%! for that new.As my silly signature says... The only issue is tyre availability but they can be had online and there are still local shops that sell. As for performance gains of bigger wheels - its real by all accounts but you won't notice it. My big fat 26er Enduro bike accelerated to 64kph down Suikerbossie ten days ago with no pedaling and a bit of a tuck. The maneuverability on tight trails is awesome. I could go on... Bomberman, Cois and Wind in the Willows 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patchelicious Posted February 1, 2017 Share Would gladly shell out R25k for that future classic! popcorn_skollie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polskime13 Posted February 1, 2017 Share 26 inch-use that as a bargaining chip Wind in the Willows 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted February 1, 2017 Share 26 inch-use that as a bargaining chip you sound like one of those 29'er riding trouble makers CdT85, polskime13, popcorn_skollie and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headshot Posted February 1, 2017 Share you sound like one of those 29'er riding trouble makers I am going to go on the ad and tell the guy to read this thread and play hard ball - 26 is a positive selling point in my opinion :-) Vetplant, Patchelicious, Cois and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wind in the Willows Posted February 1, 2017 Share I am going to go on the ad and tell the guy to read this thread and play hard ball - 26 is a positive selling point in my opinion :-) Thread Fail... "waaap waap waaap" Patchelicious 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porqui Posted February 1, 2017 Share oh wait ... I see it is a 26'er ... the seller should be paying you to take it away then ........ Yah right - how manny hubbers still secretly have a 26er hidden away out of sight (and still ride it too). To OP if the shocks and suspension is in top condition then its a very good buy. DO NOT be put off by the wheel size - ask all the others if they had great rides before they got their 29nr. Just make absolutely sure that the frame size is right for your height(killer) In the WC there are many rides that are still just better on a 26er. (kom stry nou julle) Wind in the Willows 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted February 1, 2017 Share Yah right - how manny hubbers still secretly have a 26er hidden away out of sight (and still ride it too). To OP if the shocks and suspension is in top condition then its a very good buy. DO NOT be put off by the wheel size - ask all the others if they had great rides before they got their 29nr. Just make absolutely sure that the frame size is right for your height(killer) In the WC there are many rides that are still just better on a 26er. (kom stry nou julle)...........just checking.......... you did not take me seriously did you porqui 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddy Gordo Posted February 1, 2017 Share Yah right - how manny hubbers still secretly have a 26er hidden away out of sight (and still ride it too). To OP if the shocks and suspension is in top condition then its a very good buy. DO NOT be put off by the wheel size - ask all the others if they had great rides before they got their 29nr. Just make absolutely sure that the frame size is right for your height(killer) In the WC there are many rides that are still just better on a 26er. (kom stry nou julle)Mine aint hidden out of site. I ride it every week, ask Myles. We had a go sunday, and had to take a gap very awkwardly and managed to nail it. Dunno if I would have been able to pull that off with bigger wheels porqui 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porqui Posted February 1, 2017 Share ...........just checking.......... you did not take me seriously did you Nah but 1st time posters could. To OP - welcome to hubland !! Hairy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wind in the Willows Posted February 5, 2017 Share OK so this is no longer available. But I'm still looking for 26er options for good value. What do you guys think of this Specialized Epic FSR Comp? https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/232004-specialized-epic-fsr-comp-carbon-large/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalahari Vegmot Posted February 5, 2017 Share How about this?You should be able to get it for 15k Bomberman, Wind in the Willows and Eddy Gordo 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalahari Vegmot Posted February 5, 2017 Share https://www.gumtree.co.za/a-sports-bicycles-fitness/durbanville/cannondale-scalpel-si/1001893345870910005513709 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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