Bash Posted July 13, 2007 Posted July 13, 2007 Hi There, I am buying my first Mountain Bike, I am looking at a Merida Matts Sub 60-d. Just wanted to know if this is a good starter Bike, planning to go cycling with a few friends at the Tokai Bike Trail. Probably once a week to start with and then progressing to cycling a bit more often once I get my fitness levels up a bit. Any help, suggestions, recommendations would be appreciated. Bash2007-07-13 06:13:06
fandacious Posted July 13, 2007 Posted July 13, 2007 Topic: Help needed on buying Bountain Bike Don't do it!! Buy a "mountain" bike rather!
fandacious Posted July 13, 2007 Posted July 13, 2007 Hi There' date='I am buying my first Mountain Bike, I am looking at a Merida Matts Sub 60-d. Just wanted to know if this is a good starter Bike, planning to go cycling with a few friends at the Tokai Bike Trail. Probably once a week to start with and then progressing to cycling a bit more often once I get my fitness levels up a bit.Any help, suggestions, recommendations would be appreciated.[/quote'] I've got the Merida Sub-60v - REALLY awesome value for money. Its not the lightest bike, but its got good components and its never given me one minute of hassles. The last race I did with it I came 3rd. Once a week? Just wait till you get hooked!! More like every day...
scotty Posted July 13, 2007 Posted July 13, 2007 Merida is good value for money, ranging from entry to epic level.
Bash Posted July 13, 2007 Author Posted July 13, 2007 Once a week? Just wait till you get hooked!! More like every day... You are probably right. Is R4500 a good price for a 4 month old used one? Still in very good nick!!!
fandacious Posted July 13, 2007 Posted July 13, 2007 Once a week? Just wait till you get hooked!! More like every day... You are probably right. Is R4500 a good price for a 4 month old used one?Still in very good nick!!! Not such a good price.. I paid R4200 for mine brand new (Ok - I twisted the salesman's arm, and I bought about 2k of extras as well). If you're in Somerset West Area, speak to Maverick Cycle world. They really do give excellent prices
fandacious Posted July 13, 2007 Posted July 13, 2007 Oh hang on... yours is D not V yeah - then 4500 isnt a bad price... I'd go for it
fandacious Posted July 13, 2007 Posted July 13, 2007 Get a Raleigh ! I would but no-one has stock! Every year is the same story. They never bring enough into the country..
Bash Posted July 13, 2007 Author Posted July 13, 2007 Thanks fandacious, Just need to sell my bike that i bought last week. I thought it was a mountain bike but turned out to be a hybrid. It is a Trek 7300fx. Can now kick myself.
Bash Posted July 13, 2007 Author Posted July 13, 2007 I know, Was a really dumb move, the Trek is good though, apparently used to reatil for R7000 without extras so it wasn't a totally bad buy, just a completley wrong one.... Do you think R2200 is a fair price for the Trek 7300? It is still in a very good condition, just a few superficial scratches. Bash2007-07-13 06:40:27
AndreZA Posted July 13, 2007 Posted July 13, 2007 Do you think R22 is a fair price for the Trek 7300? It is still in a very good condition' date=' just a few superficial scratches.[/quote'] I'll give you R22 for it. I'll rebuild it as a cyclocross bike. Mampara2007-07-13 06:40:40
Bash Posted July 13, 2007 Author Posted July 13, 2007 LOL making to many mistakes lately, how about R22 and your bike, thats more like a deal!!!! LOL
RodTi Posted July 13, 2007 Posted July 13, 2007 Do you think R22 is a fair price for the Trek 7300? It is still in a very good condition' date=' just a few superficial scratches.[/quote'] I'll give you R22 for it. I'll rebuild it as a cyclocross bike. Might be something in this though - there are supposedly people out there that are keen to take up cyclocross - if your Trek could be easily converted, you might set up an easier sale... Search this site for info re Cyclocross - apparently two chaps in the Cape Town area that know plenty about the sport - track them down, and chat with them about whether your bike could be converted... And if so - you might be in the money.. Cannot see many people specifically looking for a hybrid bike as is...Cyclocross might get you further...
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