igrefaie Posted October 25, 2018 Share Hi I want to start cycling and need recommendation on a mountain good bike to start with. Im on low budget so will go for a used bikes around R 4000. Thanks Ibrahim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirkitech Posted October 25, 2018 Share Hi and welcome.Makro has a good value bike available for around R4500, think it was called the Cannondale Trail 5 and I think it is slightly better specced than the Cannondale trail 7.There is a whole discussion about it here:https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/178571-makro-cannondale/?hl=makro+cannondaleedit: can't believe I just recommended a "makro bike", but to be just, its finally a good offering! Edited October 25, 2018 by Dirkitech Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Me rida my bicycle Posted October 25, 2018 Share Yes agree with Dirkitech look at the Cannondale's at Makro if you could go up to the R4500 it should be a great starting bike plus it's a good frame worth upgrading on later. The biggest difference between the Trail 5 and the Trail 7 I would say would be the hydraulic disc brakes on the 5 as to the cable discs on the 7. Dirkitech 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaper Posted October 25, 2018 Share Do not buy any other bikes from Makro except for the Cannondale's mentioned !!!! Dirkitech 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igrefaie Posted October 25, 2018 Share Thank you all. what about the Silverback stride 29 HD 9? i see a used one on sale for similar price? Edited October 25, 2018 by igrefaie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igrefaie Posted October 25, 2018 Share Hi and welcome. Makro has a good value bike available for around R4500, think it was called the Cannondale Trail 5 and I think it is slightly better specced than the Cannondale trail 7. There is a whole discussion about it here:https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/178571-makro-cannondale/?hl=makro+cannondale edit: can't believe I just recommended a "makro bike", but to be just, its finally a good offering! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igrefaie Posted October 25, 2018 Share Thanks Dirk, i never thought i will get an advice to go to Makro from this forum as well Dirkitech 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slickjay007 Posted October 25, 2018 Share A bit more info is required like: * Height and weight (For frame size)* 26'er or 29'er (Size of the wheels)* What type of riding do you want to do? (Racing snake, Weekend warrior or very casual)* Hard tail (front suspension only) or Dual Suspension (as the name says)* Budget for some cycling gear as well (decent pair of shorts and a helmet) Welcome to the cycling world Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirkitech Posted October 25, 2018 Share A bit more info is required like: * Height and weight (For frame size)* 26'er or 29'er (Size of the wheels)* What type of riding do you want to do? (Racing snake, Weekend warrior or very casual)* Hard tail (front suspension only) or Dual Suspension (as the name says)* Budget for some cycling gear as well (decent pair of shorts and a helmet) Welcome to the cycling world https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/179122-need-a-good-starting-mountain-bike/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirkitech Posted October 25, 2018 Share A bit more info is required like: * Height and weight (For frame size)* 26'er or 29'er (Size of the wheels)* What type of riding do you want to do? (Racing snake, Weekend warrior or very casual)* Hard tail (front suspension only) or Dual Suspension (as the name says)* Budget for some cycling gear as well (decent pair of shorts and a helmet) Welcome to the cycling world https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/179122-need-a-good-starting-mountain-bike/Nevermind, admin to the rescue! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igrefaie Posted October 25, 2018 Share Makro dont have tge Trail 5 anymore, all sold out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igrefaie Posted October 25, 2018 Share A bit more info is required like: * Height and weight (For frame size)* 26'er or 29'er (Size of the wheels)* What type of riding do you want to do? (Racing snake, Weekend warrior or very casual)* Hard tail (front suspension only) or Dual Suspension (as the name says)* Budget for some cycling gear as well (decent pair of shorts and a helmet) Welcome to the cycling world Thanks, im 172 and weight 82. Looking for29er and will be doing casual rides.im not sure of the suspensions but want to spend average 4k excl the gears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mntboy Posted October 25, 2018 Share Thank you all. what about the Silverback stride 29 HD 9? i see a used one on sale for similar price?Hey dude Silverback makes excellent bikes and the Stride 29 HD 9 looks a decent entry level offering from them. It will definitely suit for what you are aiming to do. However take what I say with a pinch of salt as I am very biased towards them seeing as nearly every bike I have owned has been one of theirs. OldBull 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fabs Posted October 29, 2018 Share Just a little correction, that will help you as a newbie. Need a good starting mountain bike good or no good, is in the legs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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