NeverNotRolling Posted September 19, 2019 Author Posted September 19, 2019 Somebody brought to my attention a Specialized Stumpjumper... But I'm guessing you get more frame than specs when it comes to Specialized for your moola. I could probably get a better specced bike with some of the alternatives mentioned in this thread. But I could be wrong.
Super Sywurm Posted September 19, 2019 Posted September 19, 2019 Seems like Bike Addict is the place to check out, I'll have to take a drive out there.Yes, they ARE the place to be and shop at.
NeverNotRolling Posted September 20, 2019 Author Posted September 20, 2019 Yes, they ARE the place to be and shop at. Thanks, hoping they have more stock in store than online.
tinmug Posted September 20, 2019 Posted September 20, 2019 A few things in your price range ...A real CannondaleCyptherVipa Stretch the budget a tiny bit:Vipa, carbon frameMerida 120 Hell it's fun shopping for a new toy.
NeverNotRolling Posted September 20, 2019 Author Posted September 20, 2019 A few things in your price range ...A real CannondaleCyptherVipa Stretch the budget a tiny bit:Vipa, carbon frameMerida 120 Hell it's fun shopping for a new toy. Ha ha a "Real Cannondale". Appreciate the suggestions, will check those out when I head to BA. It certainly is, looking forward to it. Hoping I can find a place in cape town with more stock of Merida's though.
ABrooks Posted September 20, 2019 Posted September 20, 2019 Ha ha a "Real Cannondale". Appreciate the suggestions, will check those out when I head to BA. It certainly is, looking forward to it. Hoping I can find a place in cape town with more stock of Merida's though.See if you could test ride a trek fuel ex. They are good all round bikes and quite capable in my opinion. I test rode one from BMT cycles at one of their demo days. They are in Stellenbosch. Don't know where you are located.
ABrooks Posted September 20, 2019 Posted September 20, 2019 I ride a stumpjumper, but I think for the components you can get on other bikes for the same price they are more expensive. I got a good secondhand deal on mine and I absolutely love it.
ChrisF Posted September 21, 2019 Posted September 21, 2019 Seems like Bike Addict is the place to check out, I'll have to take a drive out there. DONT ! Okay, let me rephrase .... dont drive there until speaking to them beforehand !! They do NOT carry stock of everything in-store ..... I have done the Cape-to-Malmesbury drive to find that I wanted was available on-line, but not in-store ...... NOTE - that goes for CWC-on-line and for Evobikes as well .... Having said that, I have since called them to confirm stock, driven through and found the service to be EXCELLENT.
ChrisF Posted September 21, 2019 Posted September 21, 2019 No need in repeating the various comments about geometry and spec level .... The only comment that I can add - when you test ride the bikes. DO test the "twin-lock-out" found on some of these models. It simply WORKS !!! When I do a section of tar to the trails, the shocks gets LOCKED, and the bikes is as efficient as a rigid. Getting onto the gravel roads, I open the shocks one-click, into traction mode. No "Bobbing" while I pedal, yet it is a comfortable ride. And mid stride when the going gets rough, one more click on the handlebar and you have all the benefit of FULL suspension. And when you grab a low gear and head up the next hill you dont have to take your hands off the bars to get back to "traction mode".
Jako De Wet Posted September 21, 2019 Posted September 21, 2019 I ride a stumpjumper, but I think for the components you can get on other bikes for the same price they are more expensive. I got a good secondhand deal on mine and I absolutely love it.Agree with this. I also ride the ST stumpy, the bike is awesome, but the entry level components leave much to be desired.
tinmug Posted September 21, 2019 Posted September 21, 2019 DONT ! Okay, let me rephrase .... dont drive there until speaking to them beforehand !! They do NOT carry stock of everything in-store ..... I have done the Cape-to-Malmesbury drive to find that I wanted was available on-line, but not in-store ...... NOTE - that goes for CWC-on-line and for Evobikes as well .... Having said that, I have since called them to confirm stock, driven through and found the service to be EXCELLENT. DO!!! It's a great excuse to go smell tyres and get a feel for that new bike (even if they don't have the one you are after).
ChrisF Posted September 21, 2019 Posted September 21, 2019 DO!!! It's a great excuse to go smell tyres and get a feel for that new bike (even if they don't have the one you are after). Hiehie .... I have driven there often, more than once just to perv at the nice bikes .... just be sure to check stock if the idea is to actually buy during the visit ....
NeverNotRolling Posted September 21, 2019 Author Posted September 21, 2019 See if you could test ride a trek fuel ex. They are good all round bikes and quite capable in my opinion. I test rode one from BMT cycles at one of their demo days. They are in Stellenbosch. Don't know where you are located. Thanks, I'll definitely do so, I think there's one in Durbanville. I'm in CBD CT. Will go check it out.
NeverNotRolling Posted September 21, 2019 Author Posted September 21, 2019 No need in repeating the various comments about geometry and spec level .... The only comment that I can add - when you test ride the bikes. DO test the "twin-lock-out" found on some of these models. It simply WORKS !!! When I do a section of tar to the trails, the shocks gets LOCKED, and the bikes is as efficient as a rigid. Getting onto the gravel roads, I open the shocks one-click, into traction mode. No "Bobbing" while I pedal, yet it is a comfortable ride. And mid stride when the going gets rough, one more click on the handlebar and you have all the benefit of FULL suspension. And when you grab a low gear and head up the next hill you dont have to take your hands off the bars to get back to "traction mode". Thank you for that, I'll be sure to do so
NeverNotRolling Posted September 21, 2019 Author Posted September 21, 2019 DONT ! Okay, let me rephrase .... dont drive there until speaking to them beforehand !! They do NOT carry stock of everything in-store ..... I have done the Cape-to-Malmesbury drive to find that I wanted was available on-line, but not in-store ...... NOTE - that goes for CWC-on-line and for Evobikes as well .... Having said that, I have since called them to confirm stock, driven through and found the service to be EXCELLENT. Thanks for that really important bit of info. Appreciate it.
NeverNotRolling Posted September 21, 2019 Author Posted September 21, 2019 Thanks, I'll definitely do so, I think there's one in Durbanville. I'm in CBD CT. Will go check it out. Somebody earlier in the thread gave me a head's up on this sale: https://www.trekbikes.com/za/en_ZA/bikes/mountain-bikes/trail-mountain-bikes/fuel-ex/fuel-ex-5-29/p/23473/ Will take it for a test ride.
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