Joe Soap Posted April 23, 2020 Author Posted April 23, 2020 https://www.commencal-store.co.za/PBSCCatalog.asp?ActionID=67174912&PBCATID=3718213 circa 30kfull bike or build one yourself with a frame only option at R7k 2019 verions -20% off too. right in your budget. https://www.commencal-store.co.za/PBSCCatalog.asp?ActionID=67174912&PBCATID=3563926That 2019 Meta essential is a bargain but might be a bit too burly for what I need.And only XL frames
Yo-Yo Posted April 23, 2020 Posted April 23, 2020 (edited) Those Commi' Metas are good fun and don't ride 'big'. Really good bikes. These Honzo's have been about a bit sio maybe there is some wriggle room seeing as everyone is trying to make a buck. https://trailtechcycles.co.za/products/kona-bikes-honzo-st-29-frameset-green-gold What kind of terrain and riding is it aimed at? I've seen those Slades going for R19K. Maybe give Bike Addict in Malmsbury a call, they can often do a damn good deal. Edited April 23, 2020 by Yo-Yo
T-Bob Posted April 23, 2020 Posted April 23, 2020 For the right price I have a NINER ROS9, Pike rct3 and other bits and pieces..... It's a medium. Wasn't going to sell, but with the way things are going if the price is right............. I'm also super tempted with this;https://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/item/hardtail-mountain-bike-frames/394771/2018-trek-stache-97-m Jeez, that is a great frame.... Love the fact you might have to sell because of the way things are going then the very next line is a new frame you fancy! What would the right price be I wonder? Jewbacca 1
Jewbacca Posted April 23, 2020 Posted April 23, 2020 Jeez, that is a great frame.... Love the fact you might have to sell because of the way things are going then the very next line is a new frame you fancy! What would the right price be I wonder? Hahahaha I run it SS with a 140mm fork, both non boost so I have somewhere for my Chris King hubs to hang out.... It is an amazingly rad bike but it's also the 'plus 1' unnecessary addition to the collection. The Trek also has the ability to run a neat SS set up with those sliders. I like the Trek as it's slightly less aggressive and will build up way lighter. Slip a 100mm or carbon rigid 490mm fork in there and you have 3 very different, capable bikes. I like variety and the Stache is slightly more 'variable'. The ROS is just a super fun, no nonsemse BMX that handles just as well as any short travel bike on our trails due to the thin, super complaint tubing. OP, if you can get a deal on the Steel Honza I would go for it. Those are 'Buy once' bikes..... Much like the ROS I suppose It's an itch, but again, not necessary. T-Bob 1
T-Bob Posted April 23, 2020 Posted April 23, 2020 (edited) The Honzo looks good as well, Slades seem great value, that Commencal Meta would be my choice for the price the Honzo as a stand alone buy. https://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/item/hardtail-mountain-bikes/400020/commencal-meta-ht-am-essential It depends where you're based and what you want out of riding. I'm looking for something that will good (as a given), rail single track and then get rowdy on the descents. I'm not worried about hours in the saddle and mile munching (though I prolly should be). I'm looking for a fun, goofy bike that makes trails different and throws up new challenges to mix it from my full sus'. In that respect the On one DeeDar is bang for not much buck but could be a bit slack. I ran mie with a 140mm fork and it was great fun. £190 for a steel HT is pretty good. I'd automatically be thinking of Mr Mercer locally but if you weren't into that then I'd normally be looking over to the uk Stanton, Bird, the new Ribble, Orange... so many. With the rand how it is... not a hope. Loads of sick, sick HT's from the land of HT fun but nope. Can't just pay loads more for something that was not loads 3 weeks ago. Not until I forget what the price was... or it's a Titanium Vendetta Kingdom X2. Then take my kidney, my cash and my first born. What you have in your favour is alot of HTs are fun second or third bikes and with how things are you might see some decent ones come up for sale as people need to free up some cash. Not a nice thing but if people are selling then get a goodie rather than something average. Edited April 23, 2020 by T-Bob
T-Bob Posted April 23, 2020 Posted April 23, 2020 (edited) It's an itch, but again, not necessary. But itches are there to scratch! Edited April 23, 2020 by T-Bob Jewbacca 1
Jewbacca Posted April 23, 2020 Posted April 23, 2020 But itches are there to scratch! Exactly. You're welcome to swing a leg after Lockdown.. I will put some gears on for you T-Bob 1
T-Bob Posted April 23, 2020 Posted April 23, 2020 Exactly. You're welcome to swing a leg after Lockdown.. I will put some gears on for you Ah man... that was harsh! Hairy and Jewbacca 2
Jewbacca Posted April 23, 2020 Posted April 23, 2020 Ah man... that was harsh! HAHAHAHA I meant it's a 5 minute job so I can easily do it... T-Bob 1
Hairy Posted April 23, 2020 Posted April 23, 2020 https://www.commencal-store.co.za/PBSCCatalog.asp?ActionID=67174912&PBCATID=3718213 circa 30kfull bike or build one yourself with a frame only option at R7k 2019 verions -20% off too. right in your budget. https://www.commencal-store.co.za/PBSCCatalog.asp?ActionID=67174912&PBCATID=3563926They just look so right! babse, MORNE and T-Bob 3
Hairy Posted April 23, 2020 Posted April 23, 2020 I have owned a Dartmoor ... and they are certainly fun to ride! babse and T-Bob 2
Hairy Posted April 23, 2020 Posted April 23, 2020 That's the one! Like the Dartmoor frames. On-one Scandal is also contender from geo point of view but thinking exchange rate will be the killer.https://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/FTOOSC29V3/on-one-scandal-29er-mtb-frame Not really interested in anything less than 120mm travel, then I'll just keep the one I have now/Been lucky enough to have owned 3 x On One steel frames ... they are seriously fun rides! T-Bob 1
Hairy Posted April 23, 2020 Posted April 23, 2020 https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/178797-show-your-dartmoor-thread/page-1 Dartmoor Thread T-Bob 1
Hairy Posted April 23, 2020 Posted April 23, 2020 https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/118923-lets-see-those-on-ones/page-1 On One Thread T-Bob 1
Joe Soap Posted April 23, 2020 Author Posted April 23, 2020 "It depends where you're based and what you want out of riding. I'm looking for something that will good (as a given), rail single track and then get rowdy on the descents. I'm not worried about hours in the saddle and mile munching (though I prolly should be). I'm looking for a fun, goofy bike that makes trails different and throws up new challenges to mix it from my full sus'. " Exactly the same boat. Found this beaut on CRC https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/za/en/vitus-sentier-29-vrx-bike-xt-slx-1x12-2020/rp-prod181546Won't fit the budget though Then again, steal frame would be a nice cherry on top. You're making a good point to sit tight for a while to see what jumps out 2nd hand. T-Bob 1
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