Melxisdead Posted March 31, 2023 Share Just now, RobynE said: Mel there’s a really nice green Momsen on Secondhand Bikes SA Facebook group, posted today. It’s above your budget a bit but zero to spend by the looks of things and I’d say it represents really decent value. Thank you, I will have a look! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melxisdead Posted April 3, 2023 Share To everyone who was interested in my bike-buying journey. I ended up purchasing the Scott Aspect 930 bike. Before going to see it I had some concerns about the size of the frame but once I adjusted the seat slightly and had a test ride it seemed to be a good fit. Thanks again to everyone for their insights and advice. Maybe I will see some of you at future events! Have a good week Edited April 3, 2023 by Melxisdead Frosty, PhilipV, Ispeed_V and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheoG Posted April 3, 2023 Share 1 hour ago, Melxisdead said: To everyone who was interested in my bike-buying journey. I ended up purchasing the Scott Aspect 930 bike. Before going to see it I had some concerns about the size of the frame but once I adjusted the seat slightly and had a test ride it seemed to be a good fit. Thanks again to everyone for their insights and advice. Maybe I will see some of you at future events! Have a good week I'm glad you find your match , enjoy !!! Edit: Please post some photos of your new ride. Edited April 3, 2023 by TheoG Melxisdead 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melxisdead Posted April 3, 2023 Share @TheoG Thank you so much! 😊 I will post some later on after work. I intend to take it for a decent ride today, so will snap a few pics. TheoG 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted April 3, 2023 Share Happy to see you came right; happy miles ahead. Melxisdead 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melxisdead Posted April 3, 2023 Share Thanks, a lot! 😁 @Frosty Frosty 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
117 Posted April 3, 2023 Share On 3/29/2023 at 12:00 PM, Melxisdead said: @RobynE Thank you for the advice. I actually am considering popping in by one or two of the bike shops nearby and asking them for a fitting and some advice too. I think at this point I am torn between a Merida and the Titan range but I am open to anything in good condition that won't set me back too much. I totally understand that buying something cheap at the cost of quality parts is something to consider. I definitely don't wanna shoot myself in the foot. I came across a Titan racing rogue calypso sport on FB Marketplace but it is quite a bit out of my budget at 6.9k, but it seems that the seller is a bike dealer so I'm not sure if they are open to lower offers at all. I know that this model is one of the newer ones as well. Please be cautious when you visit a shop... They'll spin you the worlds best ideas to get the sale that might not be right for you. Sure, go visit, ask questions, look-see etc. Then walk away and think about it. And, don't forget to budget for safety gear - helmet, gloves, warmer gear, maybe shoes (at a later date), some decent socks etc - sorry if I missed this from an earlier post TheoG and Melxisdead 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisF Posted April 3, 2023 Share BAIE GELUK !! ENJOY. Wishing you years of happy riding. Melxisdead and Scary Rider 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theunissa Posted April 3, 2023 Share 1 hour ago, 117 said: Please be cautious when you visit a shop... They'll spin you the worlds best ideas to get the sale that might not be right for you. Sure, go visit, ask questions, look-see etc. Then walk away and think about it. And, don't forget to budget for safety gear - helmet, gloves, warmer gear, maybe shoes (at a later date), some decent socks etc - sorry if I missed this from an earlier post I agree. Especially with stuff like bike fit. I hear Horror stories. I habe my suppliers that was refered to me. But he's in pta. And yes dit. Skimp on safety gear Melxisdead 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobynE Posted April 3, 2023 Share 1 hour ago, 117 said: And, don't forget to budget for safety gear - helmet, gloves, warmer gear, maybe shoes (at a later date), some decent socks etc - sorry if I missed this from an earlier post And lights! At the very least a decent strobe for front and rear. I am quite pleased with the Lezyne 300 lumens front @ around R250, and the same brand rear @ around R180. I do quite a bit with of road riding on an ugly road in my area and I am very happy with my lights. I also have an extra cheapie light mounted on my helmet just in case. Melxisdead, ChrisF and 117 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melxisdead Posted April 3, 2023 Share Thanks, guys. I actually have two lights that came with the bike but the batteries are both flat. I will have a look online as well. I have a helmet. I've been looking out for bike gloves and some tights also but I know tights and pants can be quite expensive. I have one cheap pair of shorts with a chamois and a pair of Merrell shorts too in the meanwhile. TheoG 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Melxisdead Posted April 6, 2023 Share Some pics of my new friend for those who were interested. No action shots or anything yet 🤪 Frosty, ChrisF, Bicycle Yard WESTERN CAPE and 3 others 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheoG Posted April 6, 2023 Share 1 hour ago, Melxisdead said: Some pics of my new friend for those who were interested. No action shots or anything yet 🤪 Congrats, many happy miles ... 😊 Melxisdead 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bicycle Yard WESTERN CAPE Posted April 6, 2023 Share 1 hour ago, Melxisdead said: Some pics of my new friend for those who were interested. No action shots or anything yet 🤪 Awesome dude, many happy Miles on the trails !!! Melxisdead 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertWhitehead Posted April 6, 2023 Share Ok, first off, congratulations on the purchase, welcome and many happy miles 2nd - https://www.competitivecyclist.com/Store/catalog/fitCalculatorBike.jsp - this link will help you with a setup to ensure that you don't get injured or compensate for a bad setup. 3rd - Your saddle may need to be adjusted forward, on that position your legs are over extending and this will be bad in the long run (just note that I am no expert and don't know everything). 4th - There is an app called "saddle adjust" on the app store / play store. This app will show you the angle of your saddle, try to get as close to 0 as possible. 5th - If you need any other assistance / information / parts you're welcome to send me a DM or send it on this thread to keep me honest 😜 All the best and good luck. Scary Rider, Melxisdead and Frosty 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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