RedDevils Posted January 13, 2018 Posted January 13, 2018 Good day. I am a first time MTB buyer. I want to start the sport and need some advice on buying my first bike. I am currently looking at two bikes that falls into my price budget. 1) Silverback Stride 29 HD 2) Momsen RX 290. Will aprreciate all inputs and advice. Thank you
dasilvarsa Posted January 13, 2018 Posted January 13, 2018 Try to get at least a 2x10 drive train. 11-36 cassette at least (36-22or24 in front) Those bikes you chose are 7 and 8 speed cassette.The Silverback is 8 speed 11-32 42 34 24 which is better than the Momsen for climbing.The Momsen is only 7 Speed 14-28 42 34 24You need a good climbing bike for riding mountain bike tracks with fairly steep or semi-steep hills.They both have 100 mm Zoom Forks which are Low End but should get you around the track. What is your budget in Rands. ?
RedDevils Posted January 13, 2018 Author Posted January 13, 2018 My budget is nothing more than R5500 Try to get at least a 2x10 drive train. 11-36 cassette at least (36-22or24 in front) Those bikes you chose are 7 and 8 speed cassette.The Silverback is 8 speed 11-32 42 34 24 which is better than the Momsen for climbing.The Momsen is only 7 Speed 14-28 42 34 24You need a good climbing bike for riding mountain bike tracks with fairly steep or semi-steep hills.They both have 100 mm Zoom Forks which are Low End but should get you around the track. What is your budget in Rands. ?
Mojoman Posted January 13, 2018 Posted January 13, 2018 What size are you and where are you based? Personally I would look at second hand. The ones below could be a possibility depending on your size and location?:https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/287667-specialized-rockhopper-comp-29-2016/https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/287479-trek-marlin-6-29er/https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/287074-silverback-sola-4/ I would not waste my money on a new 7/8 speed bike. I bought the Momsen AL129 9 speed for R7500 last year and its not been a bad ride at all...
Reinardt Posted January 13, 2018 Posted January 13, 2018 Save a little more and look at the used market
Hellgate Posted January 13, 2018 Posted January 13, 2018 Within 3 months the bike will no longer be good enough for you and you will upgrade to a better bike by hook or by crook and in so doing waste the money or most of the money on your first purchase... its human nature and just how it is.Get a better bike min. 10 speed by hook or by crook and there is nothing wrong with second hand. ????
dev null Posted January 13, 2018 Posted January 13, 2018 Second-hand is your best bet. You will be amazed at what you can find, as long as you are willing to be patient.
Mntboy Posted January 13, 2018 Posted January 13, 2018 Agree with the comments re getting a second hand bike. Also agree with the comments about saving a bit more and trying to go for a 10 spd bike. Both brands mentioned are great and I would advise that you look out for a deal in the classifieds for either of those brands. Sent from my SM-J200H using Tapatalk
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