What mountain bike for a beginner?

I'm selling Momsen AL329 Mountain bike. Let me know if you interesting and I'm based in Durban
 
Caltonsk said:
What about these bikes http://rapidbikes.co.za/bikes/pro-27-5-matte-black-red/. Are they any good?
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What do they sell for?

Seems to make use of entry level Shimano Altus/Acera drive train, not too bad, KMC chain is good. The 11-34t cassette is nice for climbing, usually you see 8 speed with 11-30t or 11-32t gears. I have never hear of XTECH brakes so I can't comment on that. My guess would be that the fork is SR Suntour which is OK for entry level bikes. Personally I am not a fan of 27.5 bikes, rather get 29er.

Looking at their other bikes, specifically the Comp 29 which they regard as their flagship, it seems they stick to low end components even on their flagship. It has components similar to what you find on entry level bikes from known brands like Merida/Giant/Scott.
Brawler said:
looks nice
http://www.bikehub.co.za/forum/classifieds/174806-lapierre-xr929/
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Insane! If it costs more than R20k it is wasted on me. You can get enough bike for your money for less than R10k for that matter.
 
Rouxenator said:
What do they sell for?

Seems to make use of entry level Shimano Altus/Acera drive train, not too bad, KMC chain is good. The 11-34t cassette is nice for climbing, usually you see 8 speed with 11-30t or 11-32t gears. I have never hear of XTECH brakes so I can't comment on that. My guess would be that the fork is SR Suntour which is OK for entry level bikes. Personally I am not a fan of 27.5 bikes, rather get 29er.

Looking at their other bikes, specifically the Comp 29 which they regard as their flagship, it seems they stick to low end components even on their flagship. It has components similar to what you find on entry level bikes from known brands like Merida/Giant/Scott.

Insane! If it costs more than R20k it is wasted on me. You can get enough bike for your money for less than R10k for that matter.
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Agreed, although some types of bikes are just expensive. All mountain bikes start at about R45k these days. It always irks me seing a kid who cant ride for s**t on a R130 000 Santa Cruz
 
I have done some more searching on this new brand, Rapid Bikes, they are based in PE so they are local and therefore worth supporting. The top spec Pro Comp 29 sells for R7,695 from leading bike shops, they list two shops here in Stellenbosch so I am keen to go check it out. Based on the price range they are playing in and the spec levels of their bikes I would say it is a good deal. If I had to buy a new bike today then they would be on my short list.
 
Rouxenator said:
I have done some more searching on this new brand, Rapid Bikes, they are based in PE so they are local and therefore worth supporting. The top spec Pro Comp 29 sells for R7,695 from leading bike shops, they list two shops here in Stellenbosch so I am keen to go check it out. Based on the price range they are playing in and the spec levels of their bikes I would say it is a good deal. If I had to buy a new bike today then they would be on my short list.
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Apparently sister company to Momsen.
 
Hemps said:
Bikes have few and far between lately.

Anyway - recommendations on a bike rack, I dont have a towbar on our Honda CRV or my Aveo Hatch?

http://www.rackandcarry.co.za/Portals/0/Bike Racks/Sentinal 2 bike.pdf - R1400
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Hemps Im selling a much better carrier than that one for R800 if you interested?
http://www.rackandcarry.co.za/Bike-Racks <- near the bottom of the page, new it was just under R3k and it doesnt scratch the car.
drop me a pm if you are interested, was going to advertise it in the next few days.
 
After looking into Rapid Bikes I doubt I will justify spending more than 5 digits on a bike again. If I do buy a Rapid Bike I'll spare the change to change it to 1x10 and tubeless. Pretty much what I ride now on my Giant Talon for the last 10,000km
 
And then it died after exactly one year...

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Seems good, Axis make some good bikes. The A60 is entry level but it should work nicely.
 
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