DuncanCT Posted January 20, 2019 Share I've got a friend interested in starting to mtb. Looking for a hardtail for him to start on with roughly 10k budget. Wondering if it would be a worth while to add SLX 1x to a Trail 7 from Makro? Any recommendations at this point? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wimmas Posted January 20, 2019 Share At that price he can look at something like a Silverback Spectra Sport or a Scott Aspect 940. All of them will be QR instead of Thru-Axle and the rest of the bike's components will be give or take here an there. Don't think there will be major differences between bikes at that price point. I'd suggest he try pick get one with an air fork, shimano hydraulic discs etc. The Silverback Spectra Sport is quite nice imo. Secondhand he'll get a much better spec bike though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duanelr Posted January 21, 2019 Share i can second the silverback mentioned above. my neighbor got one last week, for what you pay it's perfect. tip, negotiate tubeless setup into the deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slickjay007 Posted January 21, 2019 Share With a budget of 10K, don't forget to buy a decent helmet and some padded shorts. Also check in the Hub classifieds as there are quite few Hardtail's always for sale and secondhand starting out might be a better option for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted January 21, 2019 Share At that price he can look at something like a Silverback Spectra Sport or a Scott Aspect 940. All of them will be QR instead of Thru-Axle and the rest of the bike's components will be give or take here an there. Don't think there will be major differences between bikes at that price point. I'd suggest he try pick get one with an air fork, shimano hydraulic discs etc. The Silverback Spectra Sport is quite nice imo. Secondhand he'll get a much better spec bike though.^^this. The Trail 7 comes with a horrific fork, and that'll be the crippling thing on the ride. Rather go for something with a better fork, or a 2nd hand hardtail with far better spec than he'd get on a new ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuncanCT Posted January 21, 2019 Share Thanks everyone. Think the hit list would be... Air ForkHydraulic Brakes1x (this seems like the hardest to find on the entry level bikes) 1x just to make it easier to explain/make gear choice simpler for new riders. Will keep my eyes on the classifieds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisF Posted January 21, 2019 Share Take your friend to Mark's Bicycle Workshop, 4 Karoo Street, Bellville They are partnered with a bike rental company. After a few months they sell the 2nd hand bikes. Very good value for money !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisF Posted January 21, 2019 Share Thanks everyone. Think the hit list would be... Air ForkHydraulic Brakes1x (this seems like the hardest to find on the entry level bikes) 1x just to make it easier to explain/make gear choice simpler for new riders. Will keep my eyes on the classifieds. Yes, the 1x is easier to operate .... BUT, a new rider may find the range of gears very limiting. Is your friend a fit sportsperson moving to a new sport, or does he need to get in shape .... the latter really needs the wider range that a 2x of a 3x offers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuncanCT Posted January 21, 2019 Share Yes, the 1x is easier to operate .... BUT, a new rider may find the range of gears very limiting. Is your friend a fit sportsperson moving to a new sport, or does he need to get in shape .... the latter really needs the wider range that a 2x of a 3x offers. He's fit. 1x should be a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Me rida my bicycle Posted January 21, 2019 Share The Titan Drone expert or dash is also a option at that price range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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