New or Used Bike

[RPine]

Hi, sorry I know the topic probably comes up a lot but for someone new to mountain biking (92kg, 1.86m, male), would it be worth my while trying to buy a new bike with a budget of R8k considering I still need to buy most of the gear also? If not, how do I know that the 2nd hand bikes I am looking at are a good deal and that the bike is not damaged? I know very little about the specs, but I know that I will probably be looking at a Large (probably XL) frame hardtail bike. Thanks guys and girls.

[Dexter-morgan]

Secondhand for sure, just know what you looking for.

[Jacques Sasman]

Lots of great bikes on here, and buying thru the site has enough protection that you don't lose your money.

https://help.bikehub.co.za/en/articles/4611636-how-does-bike-hub-pay-protect-me-as-a-buyer

[Jacques Sasman]

Just setup filters to suit your info

https://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/c/hardtail-mountain-bikes?maximum_price=8000&protected_payment_enabled=1&meta_size[is_multi_select]=true&meta_size[value]=L%2CXL&meta_model_year[is_multi_select]=true&meta_model_year[value]=2021%2C2020%2C2022&meta_wheel_size[is_multi_select]=true&meta_wheel_size[value]=29"

[ChrisF]

Tech has been answered.

 

 

Read up on Bike Hub Pay.

 

 

 

If you tell us where you are, people may offee more input

[RPine]

Thanks Chris, I am in the Norhtern Suburbs of Cape Town

[Bub Marley]

18 hours ago, RPine said:

Hi, sorry I know the topic probably comes up a lot but for someone new to mountain biking (92kg, 1.86m, male), would it be worth my while trying to buy a new bike with a budget of R8k considering I still need to buy most of the gear also? If not, how do I know that the 2nd hand bikes I am looking at are a good deal and that the bike is not damaged? I know very little about the specs, but I know that I will probably be looking at a Large (probably XL) frame hardtail bike. Thanks guys and girls.

At a budget of R8k definetely go second hand. You not gonna find anything great new with that budget unfortunately. Go second hand.

[justinafrika]

https://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/item/hardtail-mountain-bikes/585818/cannondale-trail2-l-29er

Edit: Rockshox Recon air fork, upgraded Shimano XT rear derailleur, well maintained, the right size.

Edited November 17, 2022 by justinafrika

[Slick Nick]

Good value for money this 👆 and within budget.

[JacBrand]

Second hand all the way.

Get an opinion from a bike shop as to the frame size for your length.

Also don't worry to much about 26" vs 27,5" vs 29" wheels. There are some great deals to be had on second hand 26" bikes.

Edited November 17, 2022 by JacBrand

[bullet77]

21 hours ago, Jacques Sasman said:

Just setup filters to suit your info

https://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/c/hardtail-mountain-bikes?maximum_price=8000&protected_payment_enabled=1&meta_size[is_multi_select]=true&meta_size[value]=L%2CXL&meta_model_year[is_multi_select]=true&meta_model_year[value]=2021%2C2020%2C2022&meta_wheel_size[is_multi_select]=true&meta_wheel_size[value]=29"

That Silverback Spectra looks in good condition, right size for you. 

 

[MORNE]

if you're not a brand snob....i think this is a decent amount of bike for very close to your budget.

Go have a look...and haggle, its "black friday"...you might just score a deal

https://www.cwcycles.co.za/product/2022-marvel-prime-12-spd-alu-ht-29er-mtb-blue

Edited November 17, 2022 by MORNE

[MORNE]

https://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/item/hardtail-mountain-bikes/598965/scott-aspect-960

https://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/item/hardtail-mountain-bikes/598968/silverback-sola-4

both from a reputable shop in the north so you are sure it wont fall apart when you load it on your car😅

[MORNE]

https://www.sportsmanswarehouse.co.za/product/titan-rogue-nova-29-mountain-bike-2/

^ cheaper here:

https://bike-addict.co.za/collections/black-week-2022/products/titan-rogue-nova-2022?_pos=6&_fid=149dd7630&_ss=c

 

Edited November 17, 2022 by MORNE