Vleisie_ZA Posted May 8, 2022 Share Hi Everyone, I'm looking at getting a bike for my wife. The intended use is mostly some light, not too technical trails, but then also the occasional 94.7 road race. The current thinking is a medium sized 29" hardtail mountain bike in the R10k-R14k range. It's been a while since I've ridden myself, so I'm a bit out of date with the new tech. Are there any components that would be really important to aim for? For example, air vs coil spring suspension, or a specific amount of gears (especially considering the aim to work up towards road races like the 94.7). We've looked at the following bikes so far. Any recommendations on which one looks like a good deal would be greatly appreciated. Also happy to consider bikes not in this list: 2021 Silverback Stride Sport - R10 999 2021 Silverback Stride Eilte - R13 999 Specialized Rockhopper Comp 29 - R 14 000 2022 Zini Z29 Elite - R 13 290 2020 Signal Skye S910 - R11 000 We're unsure which bikes are the best value for money. For example, we've heard great things about the Specialized's frame, but the components on it seem to be cheaper or lesser known brands. In contrast, the Zini seems to be quite well spec'd for the price. Lastly, is it worth considering second hand bikes in this price range, or safer to go for a new bike? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisF Posted May 8, 2022 Share Second hand offers better value for money .... IF you know how to check out the bike properly. ALSO, if you are able to do minor services and repairs yourself. Silverback used to be a very nice entry level bike range. The distribution has changed hands, and the warantee period is stupidly slow !! Friend just spent about 5 months waiting for a replacement frame. Signal has some nice offerings .... the new kid on the block .... BEST value for money to found in the TITAN RACING range of bikes. Kom and Titan Racing Bikes 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaGearA Posted May 8, 2022 Share Throw in the Trek Marlin 7 there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertWhitehead Posted May 8, 2022 Share 1 hour ago, Vleisie_ZA said: Hi Everyone, I'm looking at getting a bike for my wife. The intended use is mostly some light, not too technical trails, but then also the occasional 94.7 road race. The current thinking is a medium sized 29" hardtail mountain bike in the R10k-R14k range. It's been a while since I've ridden myself, so I'm a bit out of date with the new tech. Are there any components that would be really important to aim for? For example, air vs coil spring suspension, or a specific amount of gears (especially considering the aim to work up towards road races like the 94.7). We've looked at the following bikes so far. Any recommendations on which one looks like a good deal would be greatly appreciated. Also happy to consider bikes not in this list: 2021 Silverback Stride Sport - R10 999 2021 Silverback Stride Eilte - R13 999 Specialized Rockhopper Comp 29 - R 14 000 2022 Zini Z29 Elite - R 13 290 2020 Signal Skye S910 - R11 000 We're unsure which bikes are the best value for money. For example, we've heard great things about the Specialized's frame, but the components on it seem to be cheaper or lesser known brands. In contrast, the Zini seems to be quite well spec'd for the price. Lastly, is it worth considering second hand bikes in this price range, or safer to go for a new bike? My 2 cents: 1) Make sure you get the right size, no point spending so much money just to find it to be the wrong size 2) For the amount you're looking to spend I will much rather go for 2nd hand 3) Get some advise from people in the community not looking to make a sale. porqui, Kom and Bicycle Yard WESTERN CAPE 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madbradd Posted May 8, 2022 Share A quick look on the marketplace - this looks like a good fit, just get someone to check out the bike for you if possible. https://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/item/hardtail-mountain-bikes/553645/cannondale-lefty-package-deal?referrer=top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titan Racing Bikes Posted May 9, 2022 Share 14 hours ago, ChrisF said: SNIP! BEST value for money to found in the TITAN RACING range of bikes. 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kom Posted May 9, 2022 Share 16 hours ago, Vleisie_ZA said: especially considering the aim to work up towards road races like the 94.7 If you’re working towards road events, you’ve got to look at gravel bikes, they really allow all the road, and most of the off roading you would/should get started with. if wifey wants to get into the technical MTB stuff at a later stage, you will keep the gravel bike, if you buy an entry level MTB now as a first bike, it will certainly be sold on an upgrade path to enjoy the good stuff. I find the size medium/54cm gravel bikes going on the hub within reach of your budget too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jensie Posted May 11, 2022 Share This.....great shock, 12spd, hydraulic brakes. https://titanracingbikes.com/bikes/rogue-dash/ Titan Racing Bikes 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titan Racing Bikes Posted May 11, 2022 Share 1 hour ago, Jensie said: This.....great shock, 12spd, hydraulic brakes. https://titanracingbikes.com/bikes/rogue-dash/ Great option that. (If we say so ourselves!) Great looking, well-specced and backed by our 5-Year Multi-user warranty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllenH Posted August 21, 2022 Share Honestly, You cannot go wrong with a Titan Racing Bike, after mine, I wouldn't look anywhere else. I got burnt buying second hand and lost alot of money, you'd be much better off with the peace of mind buying a brand new Titan with good specs for the same money. Also, don't be fooled into buying expensive brands as you are mostly paying for a name that can only really be seen at the parking lot before you start, once you are blasting down a trail nobody can see you bought X, Y or Z and a sticker on a frame doesn't make you a better rider, rather spend the extra on better specs. OVERDRIVE, ChrisF, Iwan Kemp and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwan Kemp Posted August 21, 2022 Share Check out the Titan Racing Rogue Cruz https://bikenetwork.co.za/review-titan-racing-rogue-cruz/ OVERDRIVE 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steady Spin Posted August 21, 2022 Share 20 minutes ago, Iwan Kemp said: Check out the Titan Racing Rogue Cruz https://bikenetwork.co.za/review-titan-racing-rogue-cruz/ Proper no-nonsense bike. Looks bulletproof in the specs. OVERDRIVE 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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