royal23 Posted January 8, 2010 Share Ok Guys I am still VERY new to the MTB sport! I am doing my first ride on Sunday. Currently I have a Avalanche Tundra. Which I will use until I am used to things and decide how much I love the sport. I am on the lookout for a 2nd hand bike though. Something a little better than what I have but budget is an issue. What do you think of a Pyramid Bicycle? Good, Bad, Ugly??? I know nothing so I am looking for some advice. I want to get something cheap but at least good. What brands should I look out for??? Please help!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtbN00b Posted January 8, 2010 Share whats your budget? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royal23 Posted January 8, 2010 Share Not much... Less than 3k but the cheaper the better. I am really am skint... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mutt Posted January 8, 2010 Share 29" - You have opened a can of worms here - you know that? Asking this lot which is the best mountain bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Santa C Posted January 8, 2010 Share Its all about what you can afford,amd willing to spend?Best thing is stick to a Hardtail rather then a full suspension as it will save you a lot of money! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royal23 Posted January 8, 2010 Share Sorry Mutt - forgive me!!! I am coming in a blind man (er lady) here!!! I have NO idea where to start. I don't even know how to get my own bike fixed if it breaks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picshaman Posted January 8, 2010 Share Have a look at Silverback - Good value for money IMHO. You should be able to get a new Silverback Alpine for around your budget... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moab Posted January 8, 2010 Share Popcorn time!! I agree with looking at the Silverback. Great entry level bikes that can take a lot of punishment. (Your body will be long broken before the bike is.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royal23 Posted January 8, 2010 Share OK those look good. Where do you get them from?? Any shop? What about Pyramid??? Or is that a swear word? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreZA Posted January 8, 2010 Share In a recent article in an overseas mag the author said that he is sick and tired of manufacturers putting crap no name brand forks on entry level bikes. Those forks do more damage, physically and financially, then what they are worth. A rigid fork does almost the same job because after 5 rides the cheap suspension fork collapses anyway an only gives you 20mm of travel. It changes the bikes geometry and the rider suffers. And because they give a suspension for they have to cut the costs of the other parts aswell to get the model in the right price bracket. so you get a crap fork crap parts where you could have gotten better parts with a fork that gives no hassles at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harry1 Posted January 8, 2010 Share for 3k you will most prob find a good second hand bike off the hub if you buy new you wont get something as good for 3k. better to buy second hand in this case hope you find a nice bike and enjoy this new adventure that you have chosen harry12010-01-08 08:18:12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royal23 Posted January 8, 2010 Share Mmm OK point taken. But thing is I can't afford an expensive bike but I do think I will need something better than what I have if i want to do more hectic rides. I did the Argus on that bike and often on training with the bumby roads a struggled a bit with the tendons in my hands. Had to go for physio once it got so bad. So now what???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beebster Posted January 8, 2010 Share For R3000 it's most def better to go second hand. You will find yourself buying something your budget allows, only to later discover that you have bought a piece of crap, and to upgrade then, is going to be a bit costly. Rather get something that is used (not abused) and get used to riding first, then decide if you want to spend your hard earned R8K+ on something much better. The upgrade will be like going to heaven and getting a lifetime pass-out, believe me!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeepee Posted January 8, 2010 Share Sorry Mutt - forgive me!!!I am coming in a blind man (er lady) here!!!I have NO idea where to start. I don't even know how to get my own bike fixed if it breaks! think you should maybe post a picture of yourself so we can asses the best bike for you, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knersis Posted January 8, 2010 Share I would take the R3000 and upgrade the fork to an airshock (Rockshox Recon race / any Reba or Fox) 100mm and go for a bike setup. Cannot buy anything decent for R3000. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royal23 Posted January 8, 2010 Share I was told this was not really useful. To take the bits and pieces from your old bike and add it to a new frame. Please don't use too much hectic jargon - I'm the newbie here!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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