Patchelicious Posted August 6, 2020 Share Thanks for the suggestions, I would ride a medium sized bike 19 I think it is. I don't want to get ripped off on the secondhand market so I'm not quite sure where to start looking?Well that is the actual reason the hub exists. Post some of the ones you like on here, and the community will look after you.Most people here would be happy to give advice, or even go an look for you if the bike is in a different area. Frosty, peetwindhoek and Beeza 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrJohan Posted August 6, 2020 Share Silverback sola 2Titan drone elite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteSpider Posted August 6, 2020 Share Spiderman, looking at your two links, the merida is lighter, allot actually, more of a racer, the silverback, as you can see, has a slacker head angle, more fun in trails, downhills, more relaxed ride i would say. Both are really cool, it all depends on what kind of riding you will be doing. That x fusion dropper on the slade is tit, very good. Its a tough choice. Hope this helps. That Titan drone comes with Shimano xt/slx isn't that also worth comparing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteSpider Posted August 6, 2020 Share Well that is the actual reason the hub exists. Post some of the ones you like on here, and the community will look after you.Most people here would be happy to give advice, or even go an look for you if the bike is in a different area.ok thanks. what would you say about this? https://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/item/dual-suspension-bikes/419553/brand-new-giant-anthem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisF Posted August 6, 2020 Share Could the hubbers on here help me out and tell me which is more important on a mtb, a fork or the groupset, the bikes I'm looking at either have a good fork or good groupset or a dropper post.I'm new to mtb riding so I wouldn't know where to start.I'm also not sure how much travel I will need? The bikes that have been recommended to me are: silverback sladee comp Titan drone elite Merida big nine A decent air shock would be top of my list in this price bracket. A dropper post certainly would be NICE .... no use having a dropper with a crap shock though .... Gears are consumables .... not as if you are going to get to the best gears with a cheaper bike. In fact even mid range bikes now are often shipped with lower end gears. So get the one with an air shock, hopefully a dropper, and know that you will replace the gears in a year or two .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteSpider Posted August 6, 2020 Share Please could you look at this bike give me your comments ?https://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/item/dual-suspension-bikes/419553/brand-new-giant-anthem Edited August 6, 2020 by WhiteSpider Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patchelicious Posted August 6, 2020 Share Please could you look at this bike give me your comments ?https://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/item/dual-suspension-bikes/419553/brand-new-giant-anthemIf they are starting out, I would suggest you rather go with a 29er hard tail in that price bracket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteSpider Posted August 6, 2020 Share If they are starting out, I would suggest you rather go with a 29er hard tail in that price bracket.Ok I just thought it was a good deal being full sus, are 26r dead now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patchelicious Posted August 6, 2020 Share Ok I just thought it was a good deal being full sus, are 26r dead now?No definitely not. 26ers are definitely not dead.The thinking is more that the extra moving parts of an old duelie all add costs and complications. When starting out, simple is best. The 29 wheels will help make up for slightly easier riding. My first bike ever was a Fuji Alu 29er and it was great. Edited August 6, 2020 by Patchelicious peetwindhoek and WhiteSpider 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard tiplady Posted August 7, 2020 Share Talk to Wes or Ian at Melo Velo about a Norco Charger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteSpider Posted August 8, 2020 Share No definitely not. 26ers are definitely not dead.The thinking is more that the extra moving parts of an old duelie all add costs and complications. When starting out, simple is best. The 29 wheels will help make up for slightly easier riding. My first bike ever was a Fuji Alu 29er and it was great.Would you suggest a new bike or something used? The problem with looking used its difficult to find the right size or specs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteSpider Posted August 8, 2020 Share Talk to Wes or Ian at Melo Velo about a Norco ChargerI looked at their website, the charger is 18k which is 3k over my budget, I doubt they will discount that much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chadvdw67 Posted August 8, 2020 Share I looked at their website, the charger is 18k which is 3k over my budget, I doubt they will discount that much.Just try, you may be surprised, I got my Norco for a fair bit less than the advertised price Patchelicious 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patchelicious Posted August 10, 2020 Share Would you suggest a new bike or something used? The problem with looking used its difficult to find the right size or specsUsed. Size is easy, there are loads of mediums around.Specs will be dictated by your budget. And specs will be far higher on 2nd hand. A good Alu 29er with SLX is a great bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteSpider Posted August 13, 2020 Share https://bike-addict.co.za/collections/merida-29er The Merida Big.Nine Limited. A 20k bike for under 14k.It's not there anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteSpider Posted August 13, 2020 Share Used. Size is easy, there are loads of mediums around.Specs will be dictated by your budget. And specs will be far higher on 2nd hand. A good Alu 29er with SLX is a great bike.I haven't found a 29er with slx and decent fork on here for my price range but I've still got a few months to go and I will keep looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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