Best buy under R3000?

[EdoardoBianchi]

Someone will probably be along in a mo with a URL, but it goes something like this:

 

- Cantilever (won't get this on new bikes anymore)

- V-brake: Still spec'd on new bikes. Generally lighter and less complex, but [reputedly] with less modulation than discs. A good V is [way] better than a bad mechnical/cable disc

- Mechanical/Cable Disc: heavier than v, less durable than hyd,

- Hydraulic disc: The sh!t if you're willing to sacrifice [some] weight. Excellent modulation, but might be prone to fade

 

My guess is that on a lower end bike you'll not get hyd's and it might not be worth the money to upgrade to these since the weight of the frame will not warrant this. Start with mechs and a lower end bike and do an overall upgrade when you know you like the sport & what you want in a bike...

 

My humble opinion.

 

 

[dirtrider]

Just wanna add one thing . All the frames in this range weigh the same . So you can upgrade as you go along . BUT upgrading from Mec to Hyd is a very expensive story !

[Charvel]

Hey guys,

 

Just wanted to let you know that I am going to pick up my new bike this afternoon! I have finally decided (after looking at quite  a number of bikes) to go with the Silverback Phoenix! It comes with a lockout suspension and 9 speed Shimano Deore system. I'm getting it for R3300 brand new and in my opinion a very good buy compared to the other bikes in that price range. I feel that it might be a good start for me and I can always upgrade later to a bigger and better bike.

 

Thanks for all the help guys! Based on the stuff you guys helped me with I could actually know what the sales guys were talking about and what to look out for. Thanks again! 

[scotty]

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 I feel that it might be a good start for me and I can always upgrade later to a bigger and better bike.

 

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Bigger Bike ?? You planning on growing some more??

 

Enjoy it, plenty of off road things happening at the moment.

[Charvel]

Well, I might no grow taller...maybe I'll grow wider

[dirtrider]

ok so you thought you gonna get away with your new bike and ride it up and down your driveway for the next few years ??? Well that just will not do , please let us know where we will go for our first ride on your new bike please .

[MichaelH]

Hey Charvel,

I have been following your progress! I'm a roadie but it looks like I might have to take a little peek at the wild side! Which bike shop did you buy your steed from?

 

[Charvel]

Well, I thought it would be less strenuous on the bike if I just kept riding it around our complex...but alas. You guys are more than welcome to join me for my maiden voyage in the open...in Heidelberg.

[scotty]

How about Nigel on Sunday. Nothing like jumping right in.

[Charvel]

Sorry scotty, not this weekend. I've got to help the wife pack for our move to Heidelberg in April...

[scotty]

Ok well another time.

 

Awesome MTB route's around Heidelberg. They also have a nite ride which i'm keen to do, just got to get some lights sorted first.

[Charvel]

Do you stay in the Nigel / Heidelberg area, scotty?

[MichH]

Charvel, making the ride in Heidelberg will not scare DR off, he is always keen to usher in new MTBers and make sure that they finish their first ride with the requisite sily grin!!

[slowpoke]

MichaelH, you are in the Linden Cycles region... go and get a steed to tackle the dirt with and we'll sort you out with where and when!

[scotty]

In Boksburg, one of my mates used to stay in Heidelberg but now stays in Nigel so i ride quite often in Nigel/Heidelberg area.

[Charvel]

Your mate isn't by any chance called Jacques? But otherwise I'm glad to hear of a fellow biker in that area though!