go4 Posted February 3, 2017 Share Hi there, I am looking to buy a second hand bike that can do the Argus and some casual trails?Not sure if this is the right place? I haven't been on a bike for more than 10 years and I want to get back into it now. Would you recommend getting something second hand or is it better to buy brand new?Budget = <10k Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starchboy Posted February 3, 2017 Share From what you say it sounds like youa re looking for something like an adventure bike like this: [post=https://www.giant-bicycles.com/za/bikes-anyroad]Giant Anyroad[/post] That isnt too much above yoru price range ans clearly second hand would be chaper, but I think you would have diffiiculty finding one secondhand as most people buy MTB's or road bikes, but you may get lucky. Another option would be a good second hand MTB and put some slicks on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Marshall Posted February 3, 2017 Share Hybrids are not and have never been very popular in this country. The second hand ones tend to be a bit dated (8 speed groupsets) and new ones expensive with poor resale value. Your choice is limited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
go4 Posted February 6, 2017 Share Thank for the advice guys. I am looking at this one currently: http://cyclefactory.co.za/shop/bicycles/silverback-spectra-sport-29er-mtb-2/ Frame: 29” Butted 6061 Aluminium, Tapered 1⅛” – 1.5” HeadtubeFork: Suntour XCM HLO, 100mm Travel, Hydraulic LockoutShock: NAShifters: Shimano Altus SL-M310, 3 x 8 TriggerDerailleurs: Front NA | Rear: Shimano AceraBrakes: Tektro HydraulicRims: Alex MD17, 32HHubs: QR Alloy, 32 Hole, 6 Bolt Disc MountTyres: Maxxis Sphinx, 29″ x 2.1, 27TPIShould be sufficient no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
go4 Posted February 9, 2017 Share or this one? https://www.gumtree.co.za/a-sports-bicycles-fitness/other/giant-talon-27-5-medium/1001898517450910275724609 GIANT TALON 27.5" MEDIUM.Bike is in very good condition. BRAND New tyres. 27.5" wheels. Comes with Shimano XT Cleats. New back brake pads. Medium Frame. XT jocky. FSA Crank. 3 x 10 gearset. R 8,300 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikebloke Posted February 9, 2017 Share the silverback is not second hand ..ok bike the giant is the better spec bike but quite expensive for a used unknown bike why don't you go into a few bike dealers and see what they have if you want to spend that much money? you may find something more to your taste if you look around in the dealers. shopping in a bike shop isn't an obligation to buy its just a window shopping exercise ..and you learn whats what and what costs what and sometimes why and in some you get a coffee too Edited February 9, 2017 by bikebloke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dexter-morgan Posted February 9, 2017 Share Cycle lab, stock a Silverback with Discbrakes but no suspension fork. Within your budget. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raf Posted February 9, 2017 Share Giant has some bikes at decent pricesFinding some Pre Loved models is another story Giant Anyroad is an excellent choice if you can find one at the moment! Have a look at the Giant FastRoad as well. More road orientated but with some fat tyres, its a good way to go as well Depending on the size of frame that you need, this might catch your attention tooFuji Absolute 1.3 Disc https://www.gumtree.co.za/a-sports-bicycles-fitness/bryanston/fuji-road-bike-36in/1001901130760911028302809 Good luck ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
go4 Posted February 13, 2017 Share What about this Titan? https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/233835-titan-expert-29er-medium-2016-model/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pure Savage Posted February 13, 2017 Share Surely this calls for a cyclo cross bike? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielJhb Posted February 19, 2017 Share Selling mine - it's basically brand new and 5k off new price. https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/231552-hardtail-bikes/ Yusran 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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