Noob to MTB - advice on entry-level hardtail

[TK86]

Hi Fellow cyclist

I saved up around 9K  for an entry level MTB hard tail

Yes,I know you wont get much,but also I dont want to settle for a macro or game special.

Last time I was on a bike is around 20 years ago and technology change a lot and the products out there is overwhelming.

For know i want to get rider fit and also go hit the trails as I grow confidants like I had as a kid

Thus I decide to request your specialized opinion.

What bike(s) do you suggest?

Where to purchase that said bike(Reviews on some shops are bad)

More info 

Im 1.86 so bike must be large or xl 

Prefer 29 Inch wheel 

21 gears if possible

Based in the Westrand 

 

 

Your assistance is much appreciated

 

[BaGearA]

I'd go for this to have some free cash for minor changes /maintenance 

 

https://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/item/hardtail-mountain-bikes/659799/merida-big-9300-deore-air-fork-tubeless

[dasilvarsa]

This is a Steal at the moment.

Merida Big Nine 500 Aluminium Hardtail Mountain Bike | Cyclelab

[Rowl]

1 hour ago, BaGearA said:

I'd go for this to have some free cash for minor changes /maintenance 

 

https://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/item/hardtail-mountain-bikes/659799/merida-big-9300-deore-air-fork-tubeless

Would also support this option, have bought from thebikevendor and can recommend him.

[BPC Bikes Parts Concept]

Hi bud, welcome to pop me a message will pop you a DM. 

 

Might have something with enough range on gears and within your budget. 

 

[Brawler]

What do you want to do on the bike?

[Ozzie NL]

On 8/30/2023 at 5:39 PM, dasilvarsa said:

This is a Steal at the moment.

Merida Big Nine 500 Aluminium Hardtail Mountain Bike | Cyclelab

Nothing at CL is ever a steal

[Headshot]

42 minutes ago, Ozzie NL said:

Nothing at CL is ever a steal

I think he meant its a steal for CL 🙂  Seriously though, that's a pretty decent bike for the money.