Which MTB for R25 000

[Groot Lem]

My new Mongoose hardtail was stolen a month ago. Must get a new bike. The old bike had SRAM 0, weighed 10kg. but the Epic was a bit hard without softtail. Any suggestions (with maybe a link to a test or specs). 

Mainly for Drifters, Epic type stuff. Had the GT I drive previously, a bit heavy.

And the 2 biggest chill zone clients in the Epic will team up next year. Fellow Hubber Dick will suffer behind me next year.  No sponsor yet. 

[AndreZA]

I would say Raleigh but people feel bad to pay that amount for a Raleigh so I would say a Santa Cruz or go even better and get a Morewood.

[MichH]

Depends what you're looking for. It sounds like you are looking for a race bike with some creature comforts, i.e. 100mm travel dual suspension. As you know, I'm crazy about the Commencal, I have the Meta 5.5, but I think the Meta 4 would be more suited to your needs. Jean-Luc and Graham have demo stock all over the country, i'm sure they will have one for you to demo.

 

Marais Dekker races on one, and won the Gauteng Provincial a few months ago at Fountains on his Meta 4.

[dirtrider]

Nothing wrong with your first suggestion Mampara . It is just a cheaper version of the Santa or Morewood but is just as good if not better .

[Tumbleweed]

have a look at the anthems and trances.

http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-IN/bikes/mountain/486/27194/

[Buff]

Giant Anthem... Morewood & Cruz are heavy.

[Mudsimus]

Giant Anthem. Get the frame and customize it.

[dirtrider]

Morewood is heavy but Santa can be a very light bike . The Gaints are also awesome bikes , just pity bout the soft frames !

[Tumbleweed]

since the consensus is giant, you should keep an eye out for bargains cos i hear the 2008 bikes may be coming in shortly

[Groot Lem]

Does Raleigh (which 2007 Raleigh)have something similar to the Anthem? I will ride a Raleigh if I can save or get a better package for the same money. Will love to spend less of course.

THanks for all the advice

[Tumbleweed]

don't know much about the raleigh full sus bikes but pop over to

http://www.raleigh.co.za/bikes.php?rangeid=13&year=2007#range

[stringbean]

 

My new Mongoose hardtail was stolen a month ago. Must get a new bike. The old bike had SRAM 0' date=' weighed 10kg. but the Epic was a bit hard without softtail. Any suggestions (with maybe a link to a test or specs). 

Mainly for Drifters, Epic type stuff. Had the GT I drive previously, a bit heavy.

And the 2 biggest chill zone clients in the Epic will team up next year. Fellow Hubber Dick will suffer behind me next year.  No sponsor yet. 

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Get the specialized epic

Speak to Stuart(Cape Town rep).

You've been around long enough to get some sort of sponsership,maybe he can help you.

 

[_C50_]

Not that i know much about MTB's .... my 50c's worth

 

But what about the Mongoose Canaan Team Edition? Awesome specs and comes in around R25K? They had one at Knysna. Stans ZTR wheels, SRAM X0, Avid (don't know which model) Disk brakes. Fox fork and shock (models?). Don't know about the weight though.

 

Maybe i'm just a little sentimental regarding Mongoose, reminds me of my BMX days and first BMX.  ;-)

 

[Ti-ny]

Merlin Works 4.0    Large 20? Frame, Titanuim with Ellsworth design rear triangle. (Merlin actually builds the Ellsworth Ti frames for them)<?:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />

Frame has a lifetime warranty

 

Juicy Seven Disk brakes

Sram X.0 Gripdshifts and rear derailleur

Front der Sram X.9

Cranks Shimano XT Hollowtech (external BB)

Cassette ? Shimano XT

Chain XTR

Wheels built ? Sun Ringle disk 6 bolt

Rims DT Swiss EX 4.1 front and ER 5.1. Rear wheel is 36 spokes so very strong

Seatpost  - Thompson

Saddle ? Fizik Nizene

Front shock ? Fox F100 RLT

Rear shock Fox Float pro-pedal 100mm

Handlebar <?:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />Easton Alu EA60

Grips and barends is the Cane Creek combo (lock on and Ergo 2 barends)

Wheels is tubeless converted Front is the maxis Crossmark ust and the rear is the kenda small block 8 ust

Headset ? Cane creek S-8

 

 

 

Total bike  = 11.8kg.And a lot can still be done as I went for strong and durable rather than light

 

The Bike is about 7 months old, none of the components are worn, so ready to ride.

 

Asking R24k for the full bike

Or frame and rear shock only for R14k  ( I will then decide on the sale of the groupset, only if frame is sold first)

 

I can mail pics of the bike if you want directly to you

 

Or Phone me on 082 8035 615 if you are interested

 

Reason for Selling: Not cycling due to knee problems (old rugby ligament tear resulting in an unstable knee)

 

[CaptainDura]

Not that i know much about MTB's .... my 50c's worth

But what about the Mongoose Canaan Team Edition? Awesome specs and comes in around R25K? They had one at Knysna. Stans ZTR wheels' date=' SRAM X0, Avid (don't know which model) Disk brakes. Fox fork and shock (models?). Don't know about the weight though.

Maybe i'm just a little sentimental regarding Mongoose, reminds me of my BMX days and first BMX.  ;-)
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As far as I rember that bike is just over 11KGs..For value for money and weight wise there is nothing beating the Canaan Team Edition. Although the Raleigh comes in a very good second

 

and no..I dont ride one or sell them, i just went through that same exercise early in the year.

 

 

[Groot Lem]

I read a write up somewhere, people not impressed with the heavy frame of the Mongoose softtail. Maybe I'll wait a month or 2 and see what 2008 bikes are available , and I need to ride fast to get a sponsor.Groot Lem2007-07-19 07:03:37