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Stick with a known brand.  I don't mean the ones you find in wholesale chain stores.  As Paul mentioned, we can only help if you give us your budget and what type of riding you intend to do.

 

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If it's a budget buy sub 20k the name on the tin is not as important as the spec. For example I would rather ride a tricked out Titan than enty level Spez.

Don't throw away brands like Silverblack, Momsen and Merida good bang for your buck bikes.

At the end of the day get the bike that makes you want to go ride.

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Which beginner bike is the besrbuy?

Bianchi

Trek

Giant

Specialized

best bet for a first bike is a second hand one

 

i see you are in Gauteng

 

go visit the bike market

 

they have lots of affordable second hand bikes in stock and offer good deals and advice

 

www.bikemarket.co.za

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Which beginner bike is the besrbuy?

Bianchi

Trek

Giant

Specialized

Hi Marie,

 

The best beginner bike is probably the best priced bike that suits your size. Experience as in time spent on a saddle and pedalling should give you the best indication of which geometry and price bracket model would suit your needs best of those brands, or others! Frustrating answer perhaps, but the reality is real. 

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I would say looking back after my recent purchases, the thing I feel is most important to me now, would be after sales service. 

I bought a Scott and now I end up taking it back to a local Specialized store for services etc. 
I've tried several other shops in my area and no one provided the quality service that they do.

There is no "best bike" - so go with the bike that gives you the best experience (not just on the bike)  

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