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What is a recommendation for a decent alu midlevel hardtail?

 

Something like the old alu Giant XTC?

 

Need a bike to do some local trails as well as commute to work and back. Want a bike thats “relatively “ low on maintenance so no dual sus.

 

Pref a Fox or a Rockshock fork.

A SLX spec

Will probably just convert to a 1x too

 

Any recommendations and estimates on price?

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Was going to try and mention maybe going for a plus size 27.5 hardtail for added comfort on your commutes and added grip on the trails. Such as a merida big Trail. Which is great value for money. And that plus wheel should have a circumference of a skinny 29er wheel. Hopefully making it not fall under the 'junk' category.

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What is a recommendation for a decent alu midlevel hardtail?

 

Something like the old alu Giant XTC?

 

Need a bike to do some local trails as well as commute to work and back. Want a bike thats “relatively “ low on maintenance so no dual sus.

 

Pref a Fox or a Rockshock fork.

A SLX spec

Will probably just convert to a 1x too

 

Any recommendations and estimates on price?

You said it.

R7.5k

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Was going to try and mention maybe going for a plus size 27.5 hardtail for added comfort on your commutes and added grip on the trails. Such as a merida big Trail. Which is great value for money. And that plus wheel should have a circumference of a skinny 29er wheel. Hopefully making it not fall under the 'junk' category.

Do tell more? Price?

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Oh hubbers seem like millennials... so easily offended.that 27.5 was a dig /joke....

So you want a 27.5 then?
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On a serious note, I'd be looking for a steel frame - it ads quite alot of comfort to your ride. On One Inbred, Cotic Solaris etc... will be a bit more pricey, but older models can be had for under 10k.

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On a serious note, I'd be looking for a steel frame - it ads quite alot of comfort to your ride. On One Inbred, Cotic Solaris etc... will be a bit more pricey, but older models can be had for under 10k.

Pref alu, and new

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