Help an ex roadie . Need mtb advise

[Brickleberry]

Ex roadie looking to get reasonable mtb . Few things :

I'm looking at 35k mark . ( and I don't want to spend more )

Alu dual sus seems to be what I can get to in that range

I don't want to buy new ( I know the spiel ) , I want new .

Aiming for a marathon racer type vibe for stage racing and marathons .

I have done mtb riding before and I am comfortable on most trails but now looking to do it full time .

I prefer rock shox to fox

 

Have looked at Merida 96 800 , Spez comp, anthem

Any advice or directions to an existing thread of same nature , I came up with nothing in the search.

 

Appreaciate any advice of ideas .

[BigDL]

Cannot recommend Anthem highly enough. I was very dubious but have never looked back. I bought the 2014 model in Feb 2015 and saved about 30%. Love my Anthem

 

 

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[Brickleberry]

Cannot recommend Anthem highly enough. I was very dubious but have never looked back. I bought the 2014 model in Feb 2015 and saved about 30%. Love my Anthem

 

 

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Coming off a tcr advanced SL , I'm also a fan of giants. Is there a giant dealer in Jhb that slows demo ?

[Patchelicious]

Having had two Epics, I love them, BUT I must say that at that price point, I think the Anthem offers a better package?

 

Edit: As a self proclaimed "ex roadie" now, consider this our last amicable engagement, sies!!

 

 

 

[mudda]

The momsen vipa ac is in your price range ...

 

Just goto your nearest momsen dealer ...

 

http://momsenbikes.com/shop/clearance-bikes/mtb-momsen-vipa-ac-2016/

http://momsenbikes.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/MOMSEN-VIPA-AC-Rear.jpg

[Patchelicious]

The momsen vipa ac is in your price range ...

 

Just goto your nearest momsen dealer ...

 

http://momsenbikes.com/shop/clearance-bikes/mtb-momsen-vipa-ac-2016/

http://momsenbikes.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/MOMSEN-VIPA-AC-Rear.jpg

That's a damn nice bike!! Yoh!

[Brickleberry]

The momsen vipa ac is in your price range ...

 

Just goto your nearest momsen dealer ...

 

http://momsenbikes.com/shop/clearance-bikes/mtb-momsen-vipa-ac-2016/

http://momsenbikes.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/MOMSEN-VIPA-AC-Rear.jpg

 

Jeez that's a great looking machine with XT . So far could be top of the list . Now just one question . Where and what is a momsen dealer ? I feel like I go into bike shops for a living and have yet to see a momsen for sale .

[Griffin]

Check Obike

 

http://www.obike.co.za/index.php/component/rokecwid/?Itemid=#!/2016-Cannondale-Rush-29er-2-Medium/p/77231025/category=6860398

[BigDL]

Coming off a tcr advanced SL , I'm also a fan of giants. Is there a giant dealer in Jhb that slows demo ?

I bought mine from Bruce Reyneke in PTA - they were happy to give mea bike to try for a weekend before I bought as well. Also would suggest looking at the Rocky Mountain Element. Tool Up Cycles in sort you out a test bike.

 

 

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[mudda]

goto

 

http://www.northcliffcycles.co.za/

[Brickleberry]

Having had two Epics, I love them, BUT I must say that at that price point, I think the Anthem offers a better package?

 

Edit: Ad a self proclaimed "ex roadie" now, consider this our last amicable engagement, sies!!

 

 

 

Sorry patch , I'm in honeydew side like I think you are ? Just too many guys getting wiped out on road bikes these Days .

[Griffin]

Jeez that's a great looking machine with XT . So far could be top of the list . Now just one question . Where and what is a momsen dealer ? I feel like I go into bike shops for a living and have yet to see a momsen for sale .

 

http://momsenbikes.com/dealers/

[Patchelicious]

Sorry patch , I'm in honeydew side like I think you are ? Just too many guys getting wiped out on road bikes these Days .

Yup, it's sad hey.

 

With your new MTB you can ride all the way to the Cradle from here on gravel, so I get your motivation.

[Brickleberry]

goto

 

http://www.northcliffcycles.co.za/

Excellent , I'll pop in there . Just cos they have the finest Oakley cabinet this side of the Mississippi .

[Ampandy]

Westdene cycles also stock momsen. Go have a chat to those guys, normally prepared to go the extra mile too

[xcd]

Try Bike market in Mellville they advertise a lot on the hub and seam to have a range of Giant's at good prices.