chris_w_65 Posted September 5, 2010 Share My girlfriend needs an entry level MTB, she has never ridden before, she will be riding on places like Teak and Northern Farm. Should she buy this Avalanche for R1800.00 http://avalanchebicycles.co.za/bicycles/mtb/atx_250/Or should she rather just spend some extra bucks and buy this for R3000.00 http://2009.feltracing.com/09-catalog-south-africa/hardtail-mountain/q-series/09-q220-int.aspxMoney is a big issue but I don't want her to buy something that is rubbish and then have to try and sell it to upgrade.If anyone has other suggestions then please post them.Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starry nights Posted September 5, 2010 Share Bought my son an Avalanche Max - 20". It needed a part after a while and after a few trips to LBSs and a call to the distributer I was told the part can't be gotten, they don’t have stock and wont get it for me - straight out. So his next bike will something else - probably a Silverback - still good value and parts not problem. I therefore recommend the Felt if their after sales service is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mecnic Posted September 5, 2010 Share I would say from what I have seen here in Bloem the felt range is a bit over priced. Look at options from silverback, KHS, Merida there are many brand have a look on obike.co.za there are some great bikes at good prices there. Right now I would by for value for money better parts at a lower price. LEt us know on what you decide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_w_65 Posted September 5, 2010 Share The reason I was looking at the Felt is that it is last years model, it normally sells for R4300.00 and it is going for R3000.00 new so am thinking it may be a good deal.I was looking at getting a Silverback Alpine for myself, 2011 model for R3775.00.Anyone know what the 2011 prices are on the lower spec models than the Alpine? Maybe my girlfriend can consider a Silverback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_w_65 Posted September 5, 2010 Share If she goes the cheap route then this is probably better than the Avalanche ATX250, the front fork has a lockout and according to another post I was reading the 2011 price is R2350.00 http://www.silverback.co.za/2011/stride.jpgI don't know anything about MTB components or which is better than the other so everyones input will be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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