Urgent advise needed on second hand bike buy

[Guest @BAZA]

yep don't just jump in look around can do much better than a nomad for that price

maybe a Merida TFS 100 or older Titan Sport

[lyslexic]

Out of the two the Nomad is a better buy wouldn't touch that 29er 

 

 

yup, the 29 is a makro bike! Stay far away from it.

[koganm]

Thanks for all the feedback guys. It is highly appreciated. I will be heeding your advise and taking my time in the purchase and will definately stay away fro the "makro" bikes .

 

I the meantime, I have pics of the actual Nomad for sale. I would like some info on the brakes and gears on the pics. How good are they? Are the breaks hydraulic or cable. The reason for this is so I know how to identify the quality of these components while shopping around.

 

TIA

 

 

 

 

 

[SRBVI]

If you could stretch your budget by R400 I would get this, right size (17" or M) .

 

https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/268310-raleigh-rm7/

 

Cable disc brakes but these can be upgraded (will see if I have an old set in my parts bin you can have), deore components which are better than the nomads acera.

[Kalahari Vegmot]

Thanks for all the feedback guys. It is highly appreciated. I will be heeding your advise and taking my time in the purchase and will definately stay away fro the "makro" bikes .

 

I the meantime, I have pics of the actual Nomad for sale. I would like some info on the brakes and gears on the pics. How good are they? Are the breaks hydraulic or cable. The reason for this is so I know how to identify the quality of these components while shopping around.

 

TIA

 

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It's got hydraulic brakes, and what looks like a 3x8 groupset.

 

Very entry level stuff, but more than adequate if you are starting out, and assuming it can have some fresh cables and housing, a brake bleed, a good clean and some fresh grease, it should be a solid starter bike.

[Eugene]

If you could stretch your budget by R400 I would get this, right size (17" or M) .

 

https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/268310-raleigh-rm7/

 

Cable disc brakes but these can be upgraded (will see if I have an old set in my parts bin you can have), deore components which are better than the nomads acera.

They look like hydraulics in the photo in your link

[Sparky and the Warden]

https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/268222-silverback-stride-10-medium-great-condition/

 

Another fair deal, just be careful of buying cheap I know you have only a certain budget but faaaaark is replacing mtb parts expensive so you might buy a bike and end up spending another 1-2k at your lbs. Maybe take someone with to check the bike our if you're not mechanically minded.

 

Other than that what an awesome hobby/addiction... nice seeing guys giving such helpful advice here, I've always come right asking around on the bikehub

[Dicky DQ]

I have a Merida Matts Carbon Team 26" for R 2,200.00 In Ctn Unfortunately

 

Components:

Leavers X9 9 Speed

FD X9 3x

FR XO 9 speed

Wheels DT Swiss XR 4.2D

Crank SLX

Fork Manitou R7 (Has stantion ware but is still working fine)

Tyres Maxis Crossmark Rear and Icon Up front still in good condition and Tubeless

 

Excuse the dirty condition it has been hanging on the garage. There is also rust on the FD but that will buff out chop chop.

[Skylark]

I have a Merida Matts Carbon Team 26" for R 2,200.00 In Ctn Unfortunately

 

Components:

Leavers X9 9 Speed

FD X9 3x

FR XO 9 speed

Wheels DT Swiss XR 4.2D

Crank SLX

Fork Manitou R7 (Has stantion ware but is still working fine)

Tyres Maxis Crossmark Rear and Icon Up front still in good condition and Tubeless

 

Excuse the dirty condition it has been hanging on the garage. There is also rust on the FD but that will buff out chop chop.2.jpg1.jpg3.jpg4.jpg

What size is it?

[Dicky DQ]

What size is it?

Large

 

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[Jaws677]

Large

 

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That's crazy cheap. Awesome buy for someone

[koganm]

Apologies for the delayed reply, work has got me by the ()()'s these days

 

Wow I am amazed at the help offered on this forum, Thanks for all the advise. 

@5TU, thanks for the awesome gesture in offering your old parts. I unfortunately dont want to stretch the budget too much because I dont want to spend too much only to have life get in the way, with no spare time to ride.

 

I would much rather get something budget for now to start, see were it takes me and how I can make part of daily living, even if it means a 30 min ride every second day, then upgrade from there.

 

@TDFN, if only you were in jhb bud.

[Fade]

I have a Merida Matts Carbon Team 26" for R 2,200.00 In Ctn Unfortunately

 

Components:

Leavers X9 9 Speed

FD X9 3x

FR XO 9 speed

Wheels DT Swiss XR 4.2D

Crank SLX

Fork Manitou R7 (Has stantion ware but is still working fine)

Tyres Maxis Crossmark Rear and Icon Up front still in good condition and Tubeless

 

Excuse the dirty condition it has been hanging on the garage. There is also rust on the FD but that will buff out chop chop.2.jpg1.jpg3.jpg4.jpg

Is the bike still available ?