Choices from the bottom of your world...
gparsons
Posts: 11
Hey everyone. I am Gary and have joined in the forum all the way from sunny Durban in South Africa 
. Weather is hot and humid today, expecting highs of 32 degrees C!!
Although I am far away, my dilemnas are still the same: which mtb to choose. In my price range and with the help of some local bike shops I have nailed it down to the following 3 bikes (2 of which you don't get in the UK as far as I know?). However, you all seem to know more about MTBs than I do so I would appreciate your opinions on which one to choose! The choices are:
http://www.raleigh.co.za/bikes.php?rang ... 2008#range
http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-AU/bik ... 130/28947/
and the GT Avalanche Expert.
I am new to mountain biking but have been road cycling for a long time. I am looking for a bike that you can ride on or offroad, and by offroad I mean anywhere that isn't paved! I am not looking to spend dual susp money, but am looking for a good cost/benifit hardtail.
All the best and thanks!
. Weather is hot and humid today, expecting highs of 32 degrees C!!Although I am far away, my dilemnas are still the same: which mtb to choose. In my price range and with the help of some local bike shops I have nailed it down to the following 3 bikes (2 of which you don't get in the UK as far as I know?). However, you all seem to know more about MTBs than I do so I would appreciate your opinions on which one to choose! The choices are:
http://www.raleigh.co.za/bikes.php?rang ... 2008#range
http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-AU/bik ... 130/28947/
and the GT Avalanche Expert.
I am new to mountain biking but have been road cycling for a long time. I am looking for a bike that you can ride on or offroad, and by offroad I mean anywhere that isn't paved! I am not looking to spend dual susp money, but am looking for a good cost/benifit hardtail.
All the best and thanks!
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I'd see if you coan test them first, get a feel for them. They all look to have decent specs - so what is best will come down to what feels best.0
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Hey super. Thanks for this advice. So far I have managed to ride the Talon. Other bike shops are not too happy for me to test ride...0
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Not even a quick blast around the car park to get a feel? If they cant afford ypu that, I wouldnt shop there!0
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I think that they are scared I am going to steel it or otherwise no one will buy it if its used . The folk at Giant insisted that I tried the Talon... 8) 0
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Hey. Looking second hand, I have the chance to get this bike. Have anyone heard of the model and what do you think about the specs? Thanks!
Merida Matts LX Champion
Specs: http://www.thehubsa.co.za/forum_posts.a ... &KW=merida
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Some nice parts on it, but they have very steep geometry. Also have no warranty!0
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Supersonic, what would I do without you!!! Things so obvious that I never even thought about! Thanks so much - I owe you a beer or beverage of your choice if we ever meet!! 0
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A holiday in SA wouldnt go amiss lol ;-). Its about -2 here!0
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Eish, its still about 26 here, the sun is in the sky (sets just before 7 [gmt+2]), the beers are cold - perfect weather for a lazy evening! Cheers again.0
