Avalanche Luna Pro V Apex A600

[nicholas fraser]

Hay All. 

Looking for a Bike for my son. Between the Avalanche Luna Pro V Apex A600  which would you get for a 1st timer. I know the Avalanche has better components but its pushing my budget. 

Has anyone had experience with both and is the Avalanche worth the extra R2k? 

thanks 

[RobynE]

I would like at a second hand German/Taiwanese/American bike before either of the two mentioned. They retain their value better and are just better bikes in general. Norco, Giant, Titan Racing, Momsen etc. and preferably something with hydraulic brakes and a SRAM or Shimano 1x drivetrain for reliability. Momsen’s new junior bike looks like excellent bang for buck. 

[Bl4d3]

Another good option is the Silverback Spyke 26"