Hurricane dual suspension carbon bikes

[GMn]

Hi everyone kinda new into the whole mountain biking scene been doing it for just under a year now. I am on my 3rd hardtail and was thinking why not go dual suspension. I then saw a bike for sale that suits my budget but I've never came across the name before. It's called Hurricane and it carbon aswell. So I tried googling about this specific bike and I couldn't find anything about it. Would be very helpful if someone could guide me on whether these are decent bikes or not and if its better to stay away 

[Stephan]

I think they come from the same factory as Specialized, but imported to SA as a no name brand bike frame. @Skubarrarides one, I think? 

[GMn]

So would you suggest in your own opinion that it's a good bike or should one rather move along. Components look decent aswell everything was SLX so doesn't seem too bad 

[agilwolf]

A friend of mine has been riding a Hurricane for about 4-5 years now, and he is very happy with the bike.  He imported the frame only, and then did a custom build to complete the bike.  I'll share this link with him and he can then maybe comment...  Alternatively I'll share his number via PM if he agrees and you can get in touch directly with him.

[GMn]

9 minutes ago, agilwolf said:

A friend of mine has been riding a Hurricane for about 4-5 years now, and he is very happy with the bike.  He imported the frame only, and then did a custom build to complete the bike.  I'll share this link with him and he can then maybe comment...  Alternatively I'll share his number via PM if he agrees and you can get in touch directly with him.

Could this be the same guy who is selling it. It's a guy from Worcester he says he built the bike from frame up. Thanks for the feed back though I think I've made my mind up and will probably go for it👍

[agilwolf]

My friend is not from Worcester, further south though ... 😉

He has indicated that I can share his number with you via PM.

[Skubarra]

1 hour ago, GM@n said:

So would you suggest in your own opinion that it's a good bike or should one rather move along. Components look decent aswell everything was SLX so doesn't seem too bad 

Hi GM@n - as Stephan mentioned, I also ride a Hurricane. Have had it for 3 years now and have done about 12K on it, a good portion of those kilos are singletrack and jeeptrack and it is still going strong (my bikes take a lot of abuse...).

The frames are imported by Eugene van Zyl from Cycle Inn in Milnerton and then he do custom builds as mentioned. The big upside is that you get to build up a bike at a nice discount compared to what you would pay for a big name brand in a bikeshop. The downside is obviously that your frame is not backed by a warranty from a large company, you have to go to Eugene if something goes wrong.

I have a few friends/acquaintances that also ride Hurricanes - they are all very happy (afaik)

You can PM me if you want Eugene's contact details 

[Quagga]

Those frames are all imported from China.

Hurrican, Addrenaline etc

You can also look at http://www.maranellobikes.co.za/ 

Very nice frame and paint job.

[Stephan]

4 hours ago, Skubarra said:

Hi GM@n - as Stephan mentioned, I also ride a Hurricane. Have had it for 3 years now and have done about 12K on it, a good portion of those kilos are singletrack and jeeptrack and it is still going strong (my bikes take a lot of abuse...).

The frames are imported by Eugene van Zyl from Cycle Inn in Milnerton and then he do custom builds as mentioned. The big upside is that you get to build up a bike at a nice discount compared to what you would pay for a big name brand in a bikeshop. The downside is obviously that your frame is not backed by a warranty from a large company, you have to go to Eugene if something goes wrong.

I have a few friends/acquaintances that also ride Hurricanes - they are all very happy (afaik)

You can PM me if you want Eugene's contact details 

Ballpark price for a frame? 

[Skubarra]

1 hour ago, Stephan said:

Ballpark price for a frame? 

Don't know the current prices (and the availability with covid hitting imports) - but a year or so ago the full suspension frames were going for around R14K