Berg Posted May 5, 2009 Share I need some impartial opinions about cross country MTBs. I am doing seriously rough single track (rocky sections and lank steep downhill) as well as long easy jeaptracks. My Budget is about R16 000. What is the best deal out there? I've looked at Merida FHS 1000 and Raleigh RM 7 (leaning towards Merida). Opinions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoonCronje Posted May 5, 2009 Share Full XT drivetrain with carbon stays retailing for under R15k The 100mm air shock will help a lot with that rough singletrack as well Check out www.silverbacklab.com for specs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyatt Earp Posted May 5, 2009 Share Zoon I have to second you on this one, that is one sweet bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overlord Posted May 5, 2009 Share How much for a Surplus 1 frame? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MintSauce Posted May 5, 2009 Share Unless you're racing XC seriously, if you want something for steep technical riding then you should consider a trailbike. By that I mean something with 120-140mm travel. It will also have slightly slacker geometry which makes it a bit more stable over rough terrain and on steep descents but will still pedal really well. You could consider the Merida Trans-Mission TFS. From the Giant stable, my GF recently bought a Trance X, which is a great handling bike. Loads of fun and really playful. It has 120mm travel in front and 125mm at the back but is still an extremely efficient pedalling bike. Other option in that travel range are the GT Force, Gary Fisher Hi-Fi and the Trek Fuel EX range. Most of these guys have demo fleets available. Best to try and ride some of the bikes before buying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoonCronje Posted May 5, 2009 Share Onetime we do not have the Surplus one as frameset only at the moment Another option to consider that goes for around R14000 is the Mercury 3: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pererace70 Posted May 5, 2009 Share Specialized Stumpjumper HT - I love mine. Real love, no jokes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted May 5, 2009 Share can also get a helluva nice Merida or GT for that price... Hell, the world's you oyster! And don't listen to all those people who say you HAVE TO HAVE XT - SLX is da bomb... there's a reason it's been given a gold star in the MTBR and What Mountainbike Reviews. Tough as nails, and just as light (okay, maybe a few grams heavier) as XT... Another good option is a Felt. Good value bikes, and good spec on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MintSauce Posted May 5, 2009 Share +1 on Shimano SLX Allthough I prefer Sram myself, the SLX is a brilliant groupset. I think it was bikeradar that said i.t.o. value for money it's the best groupset they've ever seen I've ridden it a bit and was seriously impressed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad@TheRiot Posted May 5, 2009 Share I'd buy this: https://www.bikehub.co.za/forum_posts.asp?TID=49297&PN=5 If the size is right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted May 6, 2009 Share I second the vote of confidence on SRAM, minty-boy. Brilliant kit. Just that the majority of people seem to think that if you don't have XT, you're not worth talking to and your bike's a pile of cr4p. For SRAM, I'd be happy with anything X7 and above... In fact, I'm going to be upgrading to X9 pretty soon, with an SLX or Stylo crank, I hope... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerhardc Posted May 6, 2009 Share Bue this. https://www.bikehub.co.za/forum_posts.asp?TID=49821 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Slow Posted May 6, 2009 Share Check out the Scott Scale in the classifieds if you ride a small. Great Buy!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassie Posted May 6, 2009 Share Go for the Merida TFS 900 / 1000It's an excellent buy.If you have time & patience....test ride a few bikes first Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted May 6, 2009 Share This would be perfect: <?: prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> On One 456 Summer Season. With a 5" travel Titan fork, microSHIFT derailleur?s and thumb tap shifters, On One Retard Wheels, bars, stem, saddle etc it would come in at about R15400. Plenty of very positive reviews out there, check MBR.COM for instance: http://www.mtbr.com/cat/bikes/freeride-hardtail/on-one/456/PRD_414075_1544crx.asp New frame stock arriving at the beginning of June. http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.za/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=ON%20ONE%20456%20SUMMER%20SEASON http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.za/images/products/Scandal--29er-21-Inch-004.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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