Dual VS decent hardtail

[MORNE]

dual-sus riders don't like the word 'soft-tail' because it alludes to the fact that your 'tail' has become soft?

 

 

Hardtails are like Slayer, 'soft tails' like Metallica 

They are both pretty metal...but only one ends in a riot... 

click them

[CtnSmith]

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[Jacoo]

Thanks for all the responses so far... So what would your recommendations be between the sido 2(2nd hand in classified section) and the new merida in the Solomons link?

Neither, the sido is not really a bargain, and the merida comes with suntour suspension, hell nah.

[Christie]

Dual for Cape trails. Thereafter a HT (for n+1)

[PjT]

https://www.gumtree.co.za/a-mountain-bikes/worcester/bike-+-ad-posted-by-morne-neethling/1005019065400911499021309?utm_source=copylink&utm_campaign=socialbuttons

 

With some cash to spare to do 1x conversion and dropper post :-)

[RiverInTheRoad]

Sell your house and buy this.

https://bike-addict.co.za/products/merida-one-twenty-800-2019

[Grease_Monkey]

dual-sus riders don't like the word 'soft-tail' because it alludes to the fact that your 'tail' has become soft?

 

 

Hardtails are like Slayer, 'soft tails' like Metallica

They are both pretty metal...but only one ends in a riot...

click them

Haha no, because dual suspension bikes and soft tails are not the same thing. Soft tails rely on flex from the chain and seat stays for damping or alternatively elastomers (no suspension) unlike dual suspension bikes that rely on pivots and shocks for damping...

 

Eg of a softail: BMC Teamelite (elastomer damper) or Trek Procaliber (iso speed decoupler) or Litespeed Unicoi Ti softail.

[MORNE]

Haha no, because dual suspension bikes and soft tails are not the same thing. Soft tails rely on flex from the chain and seat stays for damping or alternatively elastomers (no suspension) unlike dual suspension bikes that rely on pivots and shocks for damping...

 

Eg of a softail: BMC Teamelite (elastomer damper) or Trek Procaliber (iso speed decoupler) or Litespeed Unicoi Ti softail.

things that damp and pivot in both directions are like this  

[DieselnDust]

Thanks for all the responses so far... So what would your recommendations be between the sido 2(2nd hand in classified section) and the new merida in the Solomons link?

 

 

 

based on your budget, the Sido.

The merida is a good base (frame and parts) but they skimped on the suspension. You'll have to up you budget to about R30k to get to a decent Dual sus new or at least 2nd hand.

 

Personally I don't see anything wrong with a 3yr old dual sus 29er. Its not like an extra degree on the head angle is going to kill you

[DieselnDust]

you may want to have a listen to this interview with Chris Cocalis of Pivot Bikes. https://bikerumor.com/2019/05/20/bikerumor-podcast-013-pivots-chris-cocalis-goes-off-about-mountain-bike-design/

[Christie]

This looks the business:

https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/363755-2018-giant-anthem-2-with-hope-pro4-wheels-mint/

[Koos Likkewaan]

HI,

 

This was just listed. This is a good bike, in your price range and size.

 

https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/363806-giant-anthem-x29er/

[Dirt Tracker]

you may want to have a listen to this interview with Chris Cocalis of Pivot Bikes. 

 

Which one... ? Link please. 

[DieselnDust]

Which one... ? Link please. 

editted the aove post. Forgot to add the link  LOL

[Dirt Tracker]

That Sliverback Slade looks a great deal  on the HT side as does the 2 Anthems but if you can get the cash then the Merida is the winner and well worth it. 

[Dirt Tracker]

editted the aove post. Forgot to add the link  LOL

 

Thanks, will love to check out what he has to say.