mtgoat Posted January 13, 2010 Share Guys help me out. What MTB can I expect (COMPONENTRY ETC.) to get for around 6k? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brakkies Sport Fotos Posted January 14, 2010 Share Ok, got the Bycycling from April 2009 with 5 MTB's under R5000 HARDTAILS: Giant Rock @ R4395 (nice paint job) Avalance ATX375 @ R3395 Silverback Alpine 2 R4555 (Disk brakes) Merida Matts 20v @ R3799 Trek 3900 @ R3599 Mongoose Tyax Comp @ R4745 (EDITORS CHOICE) or go to www.bicycling.co.za. they list a lot of bikes with prices on the site Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wez1wp Posted January 14, 2010 Share new or second hand? what type of year model if second hand ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtgoat Posted January 14, 2010 Share Second hand would be my preference as I understand i should be able to get my hands on a decent frame. I can always upgrade as the parts wear out. Year model is where I am uncertain. It wouldn't brother me if I didn't get disc brakes though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtgoat Posted January 14, 2010 Share Popeye thank for the feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtgoat Posted January 14, 2010 Share By the by, I am 182cm tall. So I would guess size requirement would be a medium or large dependant on manufacturer. Am I right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wez1wp Posted January 14, 2010 Share Hi Goat, medium would be good for you , large u could get away with but rather a medium. I have something i could build for you. The price allows for xt/lx components but prob 8 speed and prob 2004/05 bits. You going to get a bike thats not super light but good enough. but i would definately organise disc brakes (hydraulic). How does a GT frame with rst shock, 952 xtr rear de raileur, shimano alivio front derailleur, deore shifters, 8 speed casette, lx or truvativ crank and BB, hayes hydraulic disc brakes all for R 6500. i currently have most of these parts on my bike which i would transfer to the GT frame or something close and ad a few things that i can get from friends. i want to upgrade my bike anyway, so this suits me so i move al my parts and get add some money and upgrade.. You will have a pretty good hardtail for the bux. And can upgrade later, all bits have very little mileage so u wont have to replace for years due to wear. but u may want to upgrade like me sometime. let me know, i can take pics of stuff thats on my bike and send them to you,,, will try source a medium frame too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtgoat Posted January 14, 2010 Share Would be appreciated. You can mail me at msimkins@wesbank.co.za. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wernervdmerwe Posted January 14, 2010 Share 1.82m...sounds like a large to me?mtbgoat - maybe pop in to a bike shop and sit on a few bikes to get the size sorted - it is really important to get a bike that fits well, and, once you have it, have it set up - makes a world of difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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