Help needed on what mountain bike is best

[royal23]

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!!

 

[mtbN00b]

whats your budget?

[royal23]

Not much...

 

Less than 3k but the cheaper the better. I am really am skint...

 

[Mutt]

29"  -  You have opened a can of worms here - you know that?  Asking this lot which is the best mountain bike.

[Santa C]

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!

[royal23]

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!

 

[Picshaman]

Have a look at Silverback - Good value for money IMHO. You should be able to get a new Silverback Alpine for around your budget...

[Moab]

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.)

[royal23]

OK those look good.

 

Where do you get them from?? Any shop?

 

What about Pyramid??? Or is that a swear word?

 

 

 

[AndreZA]

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.

[harry1]

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

[royal23]

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????

 

[Beebster]

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!!!! 

[zeepee]

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,

[knersis]

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.

[royal23]

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!!