Pho3nix
The Legend
Seems there are more options outside of JHB for some reason :\
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ShaunSA
Derailment Squad
Weird I was thinking Jhb had way more options compared to KZN
Then again all my earlier searches were for road bikes only. They seem to be a dying breed
Pho3nix
The Legend
Thought you were recommending it for me
ShaunSA
Derailment Squad
Thought you were recommending it for me
I was hijacking your thread
Pretty sure we're after the same thing in terms of budget/size etc
Azbubu
Honorary Master
Thought you were recommending it for me
1) unless you or someone you know knows about bikes, don’t buy a second hand bike. It can end up costing you significantly more in terms of repairs. A decent basic service alone can be around R1k.
2) can you afford more than R5k? (I think you can), you can get a decent brand new mtb bike for around R10k from cyclelab.
3) don’t go for a 26, a 29er will be better especially for commuting.
4) at your height, you’re likely to be a S frame. But check the manufacturers recommendations.
TL
R - a cheap bike to commute 34km a day for a beginner is not going to be fun. Spend a bit more and get something decent instead of something you’ll either have to sell (because riding it made you hate cycling) or upgrade in a few months because you’ve outgrown it.
Azbubu
Honorary Master
Signal S610 MTB 26 inch with Road Setup | Hardtail Mountain Bikes | Bike Hub
Selling my well-maintained Signal S610 MTB (3 years old) – perfect for someone who wants both road...bikehub.co.za
Thoughts?
Nope.
This is not always the case. I have a brand new (less than 20km but almost 10 years old) Silverback in my garage.1) unless you or someone you know knows about bikes, don’t buy a second hand bike. It can end up costing you significantly more in terms of repairs. A decent basic service alone can be around R1k.
2) can you afford more than R5k? (I think you can), you can get a decent brand new mtb bike for around R10k from cyclelab.
3) don’t go for a 26, a 29er will be better especially for commuting.
4) at your height, you’re likely to be a S frame. But check the manufacturers recommendations.
TL
Azbubu
Honorary Master
Well, obviously. Why don’t you sell it to him?
Was thinking one of my sons might want it, but that's not looking likely. So I guess there's not much point in keeping it.
Azbubu
Honorary Master
Post pics.
ShaunSA
Derailment Squad
I have to take them this evening when I get home.
ShaunSA
Derailment Squad
Merida Matts TFS 100 | Hardtail Mountain Bikes | Bike Hub
Bike is in original condition, nothing was changed and everything is as from factory.Very good condi...
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Not much close by to me
Azbubu
Honorary Master
Merida Matts TFS 100 | Hardtail Mountain Bikes | Bike Hub
Bike is in original condition, nothing was changed and everything is as from factory.Very good condi...
Not much close by to me
Those are decent bikes but unless you’re under 1.6m, that frame is tiny.
ShaunSA
Derailment Squad
Azbubu
Honorary Master
The ad might say S but that’s actually an XS.
Pho3nix
The Legend
Azbubu
Honorary Master
If sale is successful, don’t forget my gift basket.More please and more details about the bike
