Grease_Monkey Posted September 22, 2017 Posted September 22, 2017 Fit the bike , I'm 1.93m tall and ride a Large, can go XL but found my legs were too short for a 29er, Depend on your build.My wife (163cm) rides a 29er. I assume you are refering to frame size not wheel size?
matthieup Posted September 22, 2017 Author Posted September 22, 2017 Thanks a lot for the advice guys. Re supermarket that's definitely a no no. I basically bought a Silverback Phoenix when I moved right by majik forest. Got lazy for too long and know when riding it I realise the size is wrong and 26' is not fun... so I gave myself a year still to see if still enjoy riding and as I do, it's upgrade time Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk
matthieup Posted September 22, 2017 Author Posted September 22, 2017 I mean replace the spokes (rebuild the wheel). Replace the factory spokes with better spokes.Thanks Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk
Jewbacca Posted September 23, 2017 Posted September 23, 2017 What about a Silverback Sphere? I have a mate who absolutely shreds one of those. 29 plus. The Geo is just right for a do it all bike, it descends like an enraged cheetah and the traction makes climbing a breeze. Seriously consider one. I would if I was looking at replacing my 'fun' bike
matthieup Posted September 24, 2017 Author Posted September 24, 2017 Been reading a lot. Next question I guess is hard or soft tail.Is there any decent soft in my budget. Would it bottom out due to my weight? Any cons/pros? Thanks
Fox3 Posted September 24, 2017 Posted September 24, 2017 Been reading a lot. Next question I guess is hard or soft tail.Is there any decent soft in my budget. Would it bottom out due to my weight? Any cons/pros?ThanksWhat is your budget?
matthieup Posted September 24, 2017 Author Posted September 24, 2017 What is your budget?Thinking R15k give or take 1 or 2 depending Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk
Fox3 Posted September 24, 2017 Posted September 24, 2017 https://www.cwcycles.co.za/bikes?f%255B0%255D=field_brand:111 https://bike-addict.co.za/collections/mtb Ride a high quality hard tail for now. If you see that you commit sell the hardtail and get a full sus. The GT Zaskar was my bike at 120kg. It will take you far
Fox3 Posted September 25, 2017 Posted September 25, 2017 I quite like this: https://www.cwcycles.co.za/bikes/gt-zaskar-al-comp-29er-2017 It is expensive but the spec is decent
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