Qbom Posted January 2, 2019 Posted January 2, 2019 Hey all! I need advise on what to buy, there are so many options and things to consider and its confusing to me. I was cycling a few years ago as a means to lose weight and found that I liked it a lot, I had to sell my bike unfortunately. I am looking to get back into it again and with all the options I am unsure what to buy. Info on me and my needs: I am 188cm tall & heavy.I need a Large frame 29er.Want to use it to ride daily around the farm and a bit on the road, I'm aiming to start at 15 km a day for a start and will end up doing trails within 4 months. Budget is R5 000 - This will have to include a helmet at least, I will accessorize / upgrade it bit by bit monthly. Any advice / references to a bike will be appreciated! (I prefer second hand as I believe you can get better bang for your buck) Thanks!
Bizkit031 Posted January 2, 2019 Posted January 2, 2019 Hey all! I need advise on what to buy, there are so many options and things to consider and its confusing to me. I was cycling a few years ago as a means to lose weight and found that I liked it a lot, I had to sell my bike unfortunately. I am looking to get back into it again and with all the options I am unsure what to buy. Info on me and my needs:Get a xl not a large I am 188cm tall & heavy.I need a Large frame 29er.Want to use it to ride daily around the farm and a bit on the road, I'm aiming to start at 15 km a day for a start and will end up doing trails within 4 months. Budget is R5 000 - This will have to include a helmet at least, I will accessorize / upgrade it bit by bit monthly. Any advice / references to a bike will be appreciated! (I prefer second hand as I believe you can get better bang for your buck) Thanks!
Qbom Posted January 2, 2019 Author Posted January 2, 2019 Very simple. Search the hubI tried... thats why i said its confusing me
wessie12 Posted January 2, 2019 Posted January 2, 2019 Very simple. Search the hubNice comment vir n newbie op die hub. Vriendlikheid gaan n ver pad my vriend. Mens het nie altyd nodig om n smart ass , know it all te wees nie.
T-Bag68 Posted January 2, 2019 Posted January 2, 2019 Welcome Qbom often on that budget you will be lucky to get something half decent with reliable components..I had a quick look and this looks good to me, but you would need to get a little more loot. will be great for farm and roads... 3x10 speed is old school, but gives a good range of gears. Have a look.https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/340984-momsen-al029-hardtail-large/
Qbom Posted January 2, 2019 Author Posted January 2, 2019 Welcome Qbom often on that budget you will be lucky to get something half decent with reliable components..I had a quick look and this looks good to me, but you would need to get a little more loot. will be great for farm and roads... 3x10 speed is old school, but gives a good range of gears. Have a look.https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/340984-momsen-al029-hardtail-large/Thanks! I will shop around for that make and model, think I saw one or 2 on other market places
Qbom Posted January 2, 2019 Author Posted January 2, 2019 Welcome Qbom often on that budget you will be lucky to get something half decent with reliable components..I had a quick look and this looks good to me, but you would need to get a little more loot. will be great for farm and roads... 3x10 speed is old school, but gives a good range of gears. Have a look.https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/340984-momsen-al029-hardtail-large/Thanks! I will shop around for that make and model, think I saw one or 2 on other market places
ChrisF Posted January 2, 2019 Posted January 2, 2019 Not sure where you are located. For slightly more you could buy a pretty decent entry level bike from Mark's Workshops. They sell rental bikes that have done their stint. When I started after a few decades off bikes this was my starting point. Once I was sure this is what I wanted to do, I saved up, sold this bike and bought a full suspension bike. Point being - a decent second hand bike will give you a LOT better service than a store bought bike at that price range Welcome back to two wheels
Qbom Posted January 2, 2019 Author Posted January 2, 2019 Not sure where you are located. For slightly more you could buy a pretty decent entry level bike from Mark's Workshops. They sell rental bikes that have done their stint. When I started after a few decades off bikes this was my starting point. Once I was sure this is what I wanted to do, I saved up, sold this bike and bought a full suspension bike. Point being - a decent second hand bike will give you a LOT better service than a store bought bike at that price range Welcome back to two wheelsThanks! I'm from pretoria, do you have a website or contact number? I can't find anything on the internet...
ChrisF Posted January 2, 2019 Posted January 2, 2019 Hopefully some of the hubbers know of a similar setup closer to you. Many bikeshops do trade in bikes, and have a second hand section ... though you may well get a better price on the classified section of the hub ... voorspoed !
peetwindhoek Posted January 2, 2019 Posted January 2, 2019 In that price range your options will be filtered. If the Makrodales came in large sizes I would recommend that. Having said that, if I was in your shoes I would just get a 29er that I can for that price. And just start riding. When I started cycling, a friend gave me a Giant XTC and it was already second hand when he got it. (Still using it now as a training bike and probably has 15000km on, that I know of at least) If you can get yourself a bike with tubeless on, that would be a bargain. Otherwise, that is the first thing I will change.
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