habib Posted April 23, 2009 Posted April 23, 2009 I am going to Buy a bike this weekend (My first proper bike) I have increased my avaliabe funds from R8K to R11K just coz I want happy with the options I Had out there for a bike. After some hours shopping these are the 3 I have narrowed down to. The Silverback from what I have read has the better components all round, the Merida is apparently a better knowen brand and the mongoose has basic components but is a FS, All of this is the very limited knowledge of a nooby So If I have said something wrong or incorrect here please correct me and give me your idea on what you would Buy
habib Posted April 23, 2009 Author Posted April 23, 2009 Two word brother....Gee Tee!!!!!!! OK but in this price range of R 11k what model GEE TEE they great bikes but do you not end up paying for name as well
Mackie Posted April 23, 2009 Posted April 23, 2009 TYPEMTB Hardtail RecreationalBRANDGT WEBSITEhttp://www.gtbicycles.comMODELAvalanche Expert PRICE(RRP)R11,995.00EXTRASFRAME MATERIAL Triple Triangle 6061 Butted Aluminum FORK/SUSPENSIONRock Shox TORA 302 WHEELSETWTB Speed Disc Rims With Shimano Deore Hubs COMPONENTSShimano SLX/XT/Avid Juicy 3 Disc Brakes TYPEMTB Hardtail RecreationalBRANDGT WEBSITEhttp://www.gtbicycles.comMODELAvalanche Expert PRICE(RRP)R11,995.00EXTRASFRAME MATERIAL Triple Triangle 6061 Butted Aluminum FORK/SUSPENSIONRock Shox TORA 302 WHEELSETWTB Speed Disc Rims With Shimano Deore Hubs COMPONENTSShimano SLX/XT/Avid Juicy 3 Disc Brakes TYPEMTB Hardtail RecreationalBRANDGT WEBSITEhttp://www.gtbicycles.comMODELAvalanche Expert PRICE(RRP)R11,995.00EXTRASFRAME MATERIAL Triple Triangle 6061 Butted Aluminum FORK/SUSPENSIONRock Shox TORA 302 WHEELSETWTB Speed Disc Rims With Shimano Deore Hubs COMPONENTSShimano SLX/XT/Avid Juicy 3 Disc Brakes http://www.bicycling.co.za/bbg/detail/158/?price=10000|14999&brand_id=5
habib Posted April 23, 2009 Author Posted April 23, 2009 Please bare with my ignorance but what and where are the better components all I know about at this point is the XT is the range of gear I am going to try aim for is that correct as for the Shock I have seen a lot of different Tora what makes the difference and the same with the breaksI have added the Specs from the Sierra just so I can compare and you can show me what to compareIF YOU DONT MIND Frame Geometry Size S M L XL A seat tube C/T 390 440 480 530 B seat tube C/C 328 378 418 468 C top tube - horizontal 555 580 600 620 D head tube angle 70.5˚ 71˚ 71˚ 71.5˚ E seat tube angle 73.5˚ 73.5˚ 73˚ 73˚ F head tube length 90 100 110 130
habib Posted April 23, 2009 Author Posted April 23, 2009 Sorry wrong data Specifications Frameset Sizes S, M, L, XL Frame Generation Frame Technology, G2 Force Fork Rock Shock Tora Race Solo Air Wheels Wheels Novatec Sealed Disk Hubs, WTB Speed Disc Rim Tires WTB Prowler MX 26" x 2.1 Drive chain Shifters Shimano XT - Rapidfire Plus Front Derailleur Shimano SLX Rear Derailleur Shimano XT Crank set Shimano SLX Bottom Bracket Shimano SLX Cassette SRAM 11-32T, 9 Speed Chain Shimano HG73 Pedals Shimano PD-M520 Components Saddle Silverback Extreme Seat post Silverback Race Light Alloy Handlebar Silverback Race Light Alloy Riser Bar Stem Silverback Race Light Alloy Headset VP Components Brake set Shimano Hydraulic M575 Weight 12.4 kg
spano Posted April 23, 2009 Posted April 23, 2009 rather buy second hand you'll get a much better bike for 11k than you would buying a new one...
habib Posted April 23, 2009 Author Posted April 23, 2009 I was also in no way worried about riding a preloved bike but I am still very slow on the uptake and seem to miss all the decent bikes up for grabs I havent bought yet so there is still the option for preowned
spano Posted April 23, 2009 Posted April 23, 2009 make a post under the wanted section and see what comes up! you're sure to find something!!
mdk555 Posted April 23, 2009 Posted April 23, 2009 I also looked at 2nd bikes but am very hesitant to do such a deal especially if you dont know the person. Too many lies get told so am rather opting out for paying new and get the warrenties etc epscially considering that the hub on my last bike packed up after 900 km. Took it to an LBS close to work and was told tht it would cost me between R 800.00 and R 1 600.00 to fix - said no way and took it back to CWC who sent it to the agent and the did not just replace the hub but the whole back wheel. Long and short of it - Mongoose gave me awesome back up so am taking delivery new Otero Super this weekend
Iwan Kemp Posted April 24, 2009 Posted April 24, 2009 Of the three listed you will get best value for money and 2nd hand value out of the Merida.
Jaco-fiets Posted April 24, 2009 Posted April 24, 2009 Just do some homework. I know a few people who have cracked multiple merida and mongoose carbon frames (dont know if those you mentioned are) and this not through any misuse!
habib Posted April 27, 2009 Author Posted April 27, 2009 Hey Guys thanks for all the advice and you have given regarding the right bike for me I finally made a choice today and bought a Merida TFS 900 D thanks every one for the help Habib
scotty Posted April 27, 2009 Posted April 27, 2009 Enjoy, you made a good choice. scotty2009-04-27 12:54:01
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