Razor1972 Posted March 23, 2022 Share Hi. My nephew (grown man) wants to start mountain biking and only has a budget of R5k… maybe a little more. What would be the best option? Old 26er full suspension; new hardtail 26er or cheap brand 29er. In my experience, if he enjoys Mtb, he’ll probably look at upgrading 2-3 months down the line. I’ve been in the R20k plus budget for last few years, so don’t know where to start with R5k. Any advice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bleedToWin Posted March 23, 2022 Share A new bike for 5k is a built to fail Massmart bike. Stay well away. Set an alert on classifieds for your (his) area and pick up a workable hardtail 29er. Something similar to what he would buy 3 months later. justinafrika, Sid the Sloth, Vetplant and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phillippe Coetzee Posted March 23, 2022 Share 1 hour ago, Razor1972 said: Hi. My nephew (grown man) wants to start mountain biking and only has a budget of R5k… maybe a little more. What would be the best option? Old 26er full suspension; new hardtail 26er or cheap brand 29er. In my experience, if he enjoys Mtb, he’ll probably look at upgrading 2-3 months down the line. I’ve been in the R20k plus budget for last few years, so don’t know where to start with R5k. Any advice? What area is he living in and how tall is he ? Edited March 23, 2022 by Phillippe Coetzee Razor1972 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burger 555 Posted March 23, 2022 Share You would be able to get an older 29er hardtail for that price. Maybe have a look at Avalanche, they have an entry level 29er with a 1x10 (I think) for around R8k Razor1972 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldron Posted March 23, 2022 Share Second hand 29er hardball. As above a new bike in that price range will not give your nephew a pleasant cycling experience. Save up a bit and spend a little more I reckon. Vetplant and Razor1972 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisF Posted March 24, 2022 Share 5 hours ago, burger 555 said: You would be able to get an older 29er hardtail for that price. Maybe have a look at Avalanche, they have an entry level 29er with a 1x10 (I think) for around R8k CWC has stock of this bike. A friend was looking at it 2 weeks ago. The next step up would be 1x11 with reasonable components, just shy of R12k .... obviously this would be an entry level air shock, very basic brakes, same for the bearings .... this price range has various 1x12 options with some of the worst components .... New vs secondhand .... IF you know what to look for, and IF you have some basic maintenance skills then secondhand makes sense. Razor1972 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razor1972 Posted March 24, 2022 Share 9 hours ago, Phillippe Coetzee said: What area is he living in and how tall is he ? He’s in Pinelands Cape Town Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MongooseMan Posted March 24, 2022 Share 10 minutes ago, Razor1972 said: He’s in Pinelands Cape Town Tell him to go to NB cycles (in pinelands) and chat to Neil. They tend to carry cheaper 2nd hand bikes and should be able to sort him out. Plus then they can assist with any down the line issues. NB Cycles 021 531 2221 https://maps.app.goo.gl/z48cjAe7jSyW8Mn69 Edited March 24, 2022 by MongooseMan Razor1972 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razor1972 Posted March 24, 2022 Share 42 minutes ago, MongooseMan said: Tell him to go to NB cycles (in pinelands) and chat to Neil. They tend to carry cheaper 2nd hand bikes and should be able to sort him out. Plus then they can assist with any down the line issues. NB Cycles 021 531 2221 https://maps.app.goo.gl/z48cjAe7jSyW8Mn69 Cool thanks. I actually work around the corner from that shop MongooseMan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phillippe Coetzee Posted March 24, 2022 Share 1 hour ago, Razor1972 said: He’s in Pinelands Cape Town If I see a good deal I will share it, but somethings you get good deals on the hub. Nee Is is quite exspensive. Razor1972 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MongooseMan Posted March 24, 2022 Share 1 hour ago, Phillippe Coetzee said: If I see a good deal I will share it, but somethings you get good deals on the hub. Nee Is is quite exspensive. Neil (NB cycles, Pinelands) is different to Neels (Woodstock Cycle works) Razor1972 and BUCKERS 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phillippe Coetzee Posted March 24, 2022 Share 2 minutes ago, MongooseMan said: Neil (NB cycles, Pinelands) is different to Neels (Woodstock Cycle works) my apologies, made a spelling mistake meant to say new not nee.. XD Razor1972 and MongooseMan 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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