bike for africa

figo1963
figo1963 Posts: 6
edited February 2012 in MTB buying advice
Hi I am looking to buy a few mountainbikes to send to Tanzania. I have a budget of 500 pounds per bike and have researched and have an Idea what is best to buy but I am looking for advice on what bike will be the most reliable, easy to repair and well built. I will comprimise on performance in comparison to build quality becuase spares are harder to source in Tanzania. Thanks

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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    While the best specced at the price is the decathlon rockrider 8.1, the Carrera Fury is a bit of a tougher bike, do you have an issue with using air forks or would you prefer steel springs?

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    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    Maybe find out what is sold there, or buy locally.
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  • figo1963
    figo1963 Posts: 6
    No I dont have a problem with air forks, and you cant buy locally, the demand is not there and as with most things in tanzania everything is imported and therefore more expensive.

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