Greetings from Noob - Advice needed

[Eugene]

On 7/5/2021 at 12:09 PM, Steady Spin said:

Who remembers mud, water, and v-brakes. Did not play well.

I'll definitely take mechanical discs over v-brakes any day of the week.

Until you get mud and water jammed into the cables and those little arms that mechanical discs have. 

[Rolf Hansen]

4 minutes ago, Eugene said:

Yes you did and I stand by my comment. 

 

Ok.

[Rockjock]

Hey there...it all depends on your budget but get as good a bike with funds available. I started on a Giant Anthem. It had 3 x 10 Shimano Xt gears which i changed to 1 x 10...meaning 1 chainring in front and a cassette with 10 cogs at the back. Good hydraulic brakes definately...dont skimp on that...i dunno your age or current fitness level but im 49yo and prefer a duel suspension over a hardtail for comfort sake...the latest gear ranges are 1 x 12. 32teeth in front with 10 to 50 teeth at the back...that allows for more than enough top end as well as a granny gear for really steep climbs..i have a friend that may be selling a Giant Anthem in a medium which is your size...if you need any info or help wap me. Im based in Northcliff. Pierre 0824993343

[Rockjock]

Hey there...it all depends on your budget but get as good a bike with funds available. I started on a Giant Anthem. It had 3 x 10 Shimano Xt gears which i changed to 1 x 10...meaning 1 chainring in front and a cassette with 10 cogs at the back. Good hydraulic brakes definately...dont skimp on that...i dunno your age or current fitness level but im 49yo and prefer a duel suspension over a hardtail for comfort sake...the latest gear ranges are 1 x 12. 32teeth in front with 10 to 50 teeth at the back...that allows for more than enough top end as well as a granny gear for really steep climbs..i have a friend that may be selling a Giant Anthem in a medium which is your size...if you need any info or help wap me. Im based in Northcliff. Pierre 0824993343

[NoobBiker]

On 7/6/2021 at 4:53 PM, Rockjock said:

Hey there...it all depends on your budget but get as good a bike with funds available. I started on a Giant Anthem. It had 3 x 10 Shimano Xt gears which i changed to 1 x 10...meaning 1 chainring in front and a cassette with 10 cogs at the back. Good hydraulic brakes definately...dont skimp on that...i dunno your age or current fitness level but im 49yo and prefer a duel suspension over a hardtail for comfort sake...the latest gear ranges are 1 x 12. 32teeth in front with 10 to 50 teeth at the back...that allows for more than enough top end as well as a granny gear for really steep climbs..i have a friend that may be selling a Giant Anthem in a medium which is your size...if you need any info or help wap me. Im based in Northcliff. Pierre 0824993343

Thank you sir much appreciated, as per earlier post I actually bought a new Giant Talon 2. So far quite happy with it.