Makro Cannondale

[CAAD4]

Finally after all this talk, some pics...

[Eugene]

Interesting, didn't know that. SA obviously doesn't have that law?

They do. Regulations 186 & 187 of the National traffic act requires certain reflectors on bikes.

[Eugene]

Do you have the vaguest idea why bikes come with reflectors on the spokes?

It's the law

[Jacoo]

Good day

This Makro special might look like a armgat bike which it is but for some of us this is the ultimate.Out of the box setup was extremely easy and any person with a set of Allen keys. I will post some more pics tonight and a small review after I've did some cycling.

Nice man, now pop off all the reflectors and the plastic disc behind the cassette if it has one. Instantly looks more expensive

[LeoKnight]

Nice man, now pop off all the reflectors and the plastic disc behind the cassette if it has one. Instantly looks more expensive

 

Wondering if the wheels will allow also for tubeless, not that it necessary, but curious.  I have to say that bike looks very nice and at the fun rides I would be expecting to see some of them turn up if so, then I think Makro have brought a positive change 

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

Wondering if the wheels will allow also for tubeless, not that it necessary, but curious.  I have to say that bike looks very nice and at the fun rides I would be expecting to see some of them turn up if so, then I think Makro have brought a positive change 

I haven't yet met a wheel that didn't allow for tubeless, whether it be the ghetto, gorilla or stans tape variety. Tyres, on the other hand... 

[LeoKnight]

I haven't yet met a wheel that didn't allow for tubeless, whether it be the ghetto, gorilla or stans tape variety. Tyres, on the other hand... 

would assume the tires will weep so bad everyone will think you have white tyres, but for that you can get a set on special somewhere

[Spanny]

Would a 2016 Silverback Spectre 29er tubeless and air shocks for R5,5k be a better buy than the Makro’dales ?

[Spanny]

No answers .... newby wanting to make a good decision by tomorrow

[porqui]

No answers .... newby wanting to make a good decision by tomorrow

 

Newby needs some patience - it's Sunday pm all chilling.

 

 

 

 

Buy the Cannondale.

Edited October 7, 2018 by porqui

[Maximis]

So, I went down to Makro in toti after coming across this thread. I am keen to get my Mrs one of these bikes, trail 5, as they offer quite a bit of bang for your buck and if she doesn’t quite enjoy riding ( which is highly possible ) I haven’t broken the bank.

 

It is VERY well specced for the price and I would have taken one had they had the right size which is a small... the guys on the floor are clueless and could not tell me weather or not they will have any different sizes coming in - in fact they could tell me anything... anyway, having gone through many bikes over the years, the trail 5 is an excellent entry level option for the price. If anybody can advise on if they know what sizes will be available and where, please let me know!!

Edited October 7, 2018 by Maximis

[Allrounder]

No answers .... newby wanting to make a good decision by tomorrow

I would take the silverback

[ThePubSA]

I would take the silverback

especially if its from a bike shop with a warranty and staff that will sort u out for the coming years .. when these makrodales break and the stock is finished what they gonna replace it with a dual dunlop ? 

[Spanny]

especially if its from a bike shop with a warranty and staff that will sort u out for the coming years .. when these makrodales break and the stock is finished what they gonna replace it with a dual dunlop ?

[Spanny]

It is from a bike shop .... and bike has apparently also been serviced by them prior to sale (not that i would be able to tell if it was )

[Pure Savage]

Do they have any Supersix disc brake Ultegra's yet?