OutdoorJunkie Posted August 28, 2017 Share Hi Gents I am looking to buy my first mountain bike and have known about this forum for years, even lurked a few times before, so naturally, I thought to come here for advice on a purchase. I live in Pietermaritzburg just across Cascades and it would be a sin not to capitalize on the great trails on my doorstep. I am 27 yo, weigh about 95 and am 1.86m tall, which I believe puts me at a Large frame. My budget is R10k, but if I could spend less than that that would be great. I have lurked around on Gumtree and Olx and bikehub Classfieds but I don't see anything in my region that is my size or in my budget. I visited two of my local bike shops to see what they have sub 10k, and it looks like the Giant 29" Revel 1 2017 (R8500) and Scott Aspect 940 2017 (R9000) fits the bill. Is either one of these better than the other? How easy or how much of a hassle is it to get a bike couriered - is it an option to buy something second hand that is not in my region? Like this perhaps: https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/265312-2017-specialized-rockhopper/ Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacBrand Posted August 28, 2017 Share Welcome. For R10k, you can pic up a descent bike to start mtb ing. I would recommend getting a bike shop to measure you so that you choose the right frame size. I would not go for either of those. The 3x9 sets are will frustrate you in the quality and available parts department. I would go for at least 3x10 or 2x10. Maybe look at a new Silverback?orhttps://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/264380-bergamont-2014-revox-limited-edition/https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/264979-giant-aluxx-sl-fluidform-29er/https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/263712-gt-zaskar-9r-elite-bike-large/ dev null 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Letum911 Posted August 28, 2017 Share A very similar thread ran last week with some very valuable information: https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/169749-raleigh-cyclone-29er/ In essence at that price you will get much more bike for your buck to go secondhand, there's a few good value for money 29'ers running at that price, with a few insane deals on 26'ers. Andrew_Smith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew_Smith Posted August 28, 2017 Share +1 going the secondhand route - you would get a lot more bang for your buck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutdoorJunkie Posted August 28, 2017 Share Problem for me with going secondhand is knowing zip about bikes! I have read through that other thread, and even though his budget is lower than mine, the punchline still seems to be to go secondhand route! This bergamont can work because I can go and fetch it, but then it musn't have anything to spend on it. https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/264380-bergamont-2014-revox-limited-edition/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pure Savage Posted August 28, 2017 Share Problem for me with going secondhand is knowing zip about bikes! I have read through that other thread, and even though his budget is lower than mine, the punchline still seems to be to go secondhand route! This bergamont can work because I can go and fetch it, but then it musn't have anything to spend on it. https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/264380-bergamont-2014-revox-limited-edition/ Even up to R45k, second hand still is a winner. Andrew_Smith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Letum911 Posted August 28, 2017 Share Problem for me with going secondhand is knowing zip about bikes! I have read through that other thread, and even though his budget is lower than mine, the punchline still seems to be to go secondhand route! This bergamont can work because I can go and fetch it, but then it musn't have anything to spend on it. https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/264380-bergamont-2014-revox-limited-edition/ Second hand value is unbeatable when it comes to cycling. If you are unsure of a bike / part google and The Hub is your friend. Post a like to a bike you are interested in and ask for guidance/assistance. Further to that if you find a bike in a specific area ask on here who's available to go have a look, won't cost you more than a beer. Cyclists are friendly folk, so phone a friend and ask for guidance!! Andrew_Smith, DPG and FrikkieMeyer87 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrikkieMeyer87 Posted August 28, 2017 Share What he said. Secondhand is king. Odds are the previous dude already did a few upgrades which would save you some cash. The only unchangeable difference between bike A and bike B is the frame. Literally everything else is a bolt-on that can be replaced and/or upgraded. So step 1 would be knowing what type of riding you plan on doing, then making peace with the fact that whether you get one now or later, you're going to eventually want a dual sus 29" with a 1x11 setup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutdoorJunkie Posted August 28, 2017 Share What he said. Secondhand is king. Odds are the previous dude already did a few upgrades which would save you some cash. The only unchangeable difference between bike A and bike B is the frame. Literally everything else is a bolt-on that can be replaced and/or upgraded. So step 1 would be knowing what type of riding you plan on doing, then making peace with the fact that whether you get one now or later, you're going to eventually want a dual sus 29" with a 1x11 setup Urgh... Makes me want to quit now while I'm ahead! FrikkieMeyer87 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrikkieMeyer87 Posted August 28, 2017 Share Urgh... Makes me want to quit now while I'm ahead! No man, it's worth it. I had a 26" hardtail in April and had it been a dual sus, I probably would have still been riding it. The only reason I got a dual sus 29" is because I was given the option to pay it off, which made sense. You'll be able to pick up a 26" dual sus for cheap. Just PLEEEAAAASE ensure that it's not a downhill bike, since there are LOADS of 26" DH bikes which look all aggressive and amazing if you're new to this sport and don't know any better, however you'll have to push them uphill. They're called downhill bikes for a reason. That's all they're good for. Heavy AF and very limited drivetrain. Good luck man! It's worth the expense, really. So much fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferro Posted August 28, 2017 Share Don't worry. Buying your second bike will be much easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shebeen Posted August 28, 2017 Share believe it or not, R10k is approaching budget range these days! boom, this is down the road and is so much more bike than you will get in anything 29er.https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/262486-giant-anthem-x-for-sale/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutdoorJunkie Posted August 28, 2017 Share That looks like a great find, thank you rider#35! All concur? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spock Posted August 28, 2017 Share At 1.86 you'll also fit on some XL frames Hackster and Headshot 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pure Savage Posted August 29, 2017 Share That looks like a great find, thank you rider#35! All concur?Concur Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Flying German Posted August 29, 2017 Share https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/265989-bought-for-947-last-year-and-used-twice-after/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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