Which budget Hardtail?

[Reconrider]

Hi fellow hubbers,

 

For someone who has a limited budget of R6000, which of the following hardtails would you rate as the best one? ...and which one has the potential for a slight upgrade (components) in the future?

 

2010 Mongoose Tyax Super http://www.mongoose.com/gbr/eng/mtn/Products/Mountain-Urban/Details/2852-M10TYASU-Tyax-Super

2011 Merida TFS 100 http://www.merida-bikes.com/en_int/bike/2011/191/MTB+Hardtail/MATTS+TFS+100-D

2011 Silverback Saturn http://www.silverbacklab.com/2011/saturn.jpg

2011 Specialised Hardrock http://specialized-sa.co.za/contentbike.php?range=15&year=77&bike=200

 

thanks

[dalem44]

I would personally go for the Mongoose, decent fork and its a 9 speed.

[Thumper]

Silver back is renound for giving you decent components at a good price - hydraulic brakes etc.

Merida is much the same, I ride one myself.

 

Out of the 2 I would go for the silverback - better colour scheme

[izzypzee]

Hardrock hands down, great frame.

[MariusL]

Hardrock hands down, great frame.

 

HardRock has V-Brakes

 

I'm no mtb expert, but the 'Goose looks like a nice deal, SRAM components as well

Edited October 14, 2010 by MariusL

[chris_w_65]

Maybe you should be looking at a higher spec Silverback. The Saturn should sell for about R4900.00 after discount which is below your budget.

[Guest Travis.]

Another brand that offers good components for the price is KHS. Not sure about the prices, but have a look at how they compare.

[Two Wheels Trading]

check out www.serfasbikes.co.za

 

the XC1D with SR XCM V3 Lockout suspension fork, Shimano Alivio 24 speed, Shimano M445 Hydraulic Disc Brakes --- around R 4500 incl VAT

 

if you can stretch your budget - then this bike is the real deal ---- XCR 3 - RockShox AIR fork with Remote Lockout , Shimano 27 speed Alivio Groupset with full Shimano drivetrain --- chain/cranks/hubs/alles --- Maxxis Crossmark UST Tubeless Tyres and Stans Tubeless Conversion --- all for R 7995 incl VAT

 

http://www.serfasbikes.co.za/SERFAS-XCR3-Promo.cfm

[Caerus]

I know its nice to get new, but also have a look through at a second hand bike, you just find something better;)

[perry]

Yea I think the mongoose out of the list is the better one.

[messenger]

Is you must decide between those - Silverback (and water off a ducks back when the laanies tell you SB is not kewl - their opinions are mostly affected by price (and this should not be of concern to you in the price class you are starting off)).

 

Otherwise - there are many other great deals in that range - could even go for a well spec'ed older model still in stock - might be able to talk yourself into a great bargain (with 2008/09's clour scheme, but so what!)

[chris_w_65]

 

if you can stretch your budget - then this bike is the real deal ---- XCR 3 - RockShox AIR fork with Remote Lockout , Shimano 27 speed Alivio Groupset with full Shimano drivetrain --- chain/cranks/hubs/alles --- Maxxis Crossmark UST Tubeless Tyres and Stans Tubeless Conversion --- all for R 7995 incl VAT

 

 

I think you can get this for around R7500.00, it has higher spec

 

http://www.silverbacklab.com/2011/ventura.jpg

[Squier]

check out www.obike.co.za

 

There's a new 2009 Canondale F5 with Rock Shock Dart 3 and (mostly) SRAM X-5 components for R6k.

 

Looks like a good deal.

[Christopher Brunsdon]

The Goose still looks better.

 

Just be cautious of the shock your getting with the bike. A replacement will cost you over R1K and those OEM Suntours are crap. Talking from experience.

[Two Wheels Trading]

I think you can get this for around R7500.00, it has higher spec

 

http://www.silverbacklab.com/2011/ventura.jpg

 

R 7995 is a suggested retail only ...

[wesley_r]

Re: the Mongoose Tyax Super, I have one - the spec on the site says the fork is:

 

Suntour Raidon RLD 120mm travel, magnesium lowers, 32mm aluminum stanchions, hydro damping and remote lock out

 

It is in fact (as per the pic), a 100mm travel Rock Shox Tora (coil) and does not have a remote lock out

 

 

Good luck with your decision

Edited October 15, 2010 by the_wes