silverwolfram Posted October 1, 2017 Posted October 1, 2017 Hi, I just joined and this forum seems to be a great place to get advice from knowledgeable riders. I am looking at buying a mountain bike and have been looking around and gathering data for some time. The advice from dealers seem to depend on which bike they wish to sell so an objective opinion is appreciated. Taking my height, weight, budget, requirements, proposed use, level of fitness and neck fusion into consideration, I have narrowed my choice down to the Titan Calypso Cruz 27.5 or Trek Skye S Women's 29". Thanks!
Hilton. Posted October 1, 2017 Posted October 1, 2017 Can you give links to the bikes, if you've found them online? So we can see their specs to give an opinion. And the quoted prices? Would help a lot. Also, where have you ridden off-road so far, and how did you find it? So we can get a feel for what you like, and the type of riding you'll want to do. Edit: Found them: Titan Rogue Calypso Cruz 27.5:Bike-addict R6190Cycle Factory R6460Sportsmans Warehouse R7000 Trek Skye S Women's:Trekbikes.com/za R7699Bicycling.co.za info only
Fruity Posted October 1, 2017 Posted October 1, 2017 I've always had a soft spot for Trek, so I'm going to be biased and say go for the Trek.
Gitfo Posted October 1, 2017 Posted October 1, 2017 Neck Fusion, go for second hand multi sus. if it is serious, if you are mainly gonna ride easy trails or road then its not necessary.Can't go wrong on your first bike with those choices, just remember when buying a bike you will be subject to the N+1 formula from there on out.
Sitting@89 Posted October 1, 2017 Posted October 1, 2017 Neck Fusion, go for second hand multi sus. if it is serious, if you are mainly gonna ride easy trails or road then its not necessary. Can't go wrong on your first bike with those choices, just remember when buying a bike you will be subject to the N+1 formula from there on out.Or in my case constantly pushing the limits of s-1
silverwolfram Posted October 1, 2017 Author Posted October 1, 2017 Can you give links to the bikes, if you've found them online? So we can see their specs to give an opinion. And the quoted prices? Would help a lot. Also, where have you ridden off-road so far, and how did you find it? So we can get a feel for what you like, and the type of riding you'll want to do. Edit: Found them: Titan Rogue Calypso Cruz 27.5:Bike-addict R6190Cycle Factory R6460Sportsmans Warehouse R7000 Trek Skye S Women's:Trekbikes.com/za R7699Bicycling.co.za info onlyHi Hilton, thanks for the speedy reply. http://cyclefactory.co.za/shop/bicycles/titan-calypso-cruz-27-5-mtb/ https://www.trekbikes.com/za/en_ZA/bikes/mountain-bikes/cross-country-mountain-bikes/skye-womens/skye-s-womens/p/1014601-2017/ Before last weekend I had not been on a bike for 35 years and bikes have changed so much since! I live close to Cape Point and am looking at weekend cycling on jeep tracks in the area, mostly for fitness and scenery.
silverwolfram Posted October 1, 2017 Author Posted October 1, 2017 I've always had a soft spot for Trek, so I'm going to be biased and say go for the Trek.A lot of people share this opinion!
silverwolfram Posted October 1, 2017 Author Posted October 1, 2017 Neck Fusion, go for second hand multi sus. if it is serious, if you are mainly gonna ride easy trails or road then its not necessary. Can't go wrong on your first bike with those choices, just remember when buying a bike you will be subject to the N+1 formula from there on out.Hi Gerrie, excuse my ignorance but what is the N+1 formula?
NotSoBigBen Posted October 1, 2017 Posted October 1, 2017 'The ideal number of bikes to own is n+1, where n is the number of bikes you currently own' Beware however of S-1 ... ????
silverwolfram Posted October 1, 2017 Author Posted October 1, 2017 'The ideal number of bikes to own is n+1, where n is the number of bikes you currently own' Beware however of S-1 ... Ah! I can imagine what the S then represents!
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