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Howzit guys,

Im on the market to get a mountain bike. Im not gonna be using it for anything too hectic, just the normal getting around etc etc
Maybe the odd off road trip or something

Do you guys know of any decent, well prices shops in and around CT?
And what kinda bike I should get

what is your budget?

My dad gets back tomorrow, i'll ask him about bike shops in CT.

Monty wrote:what is your budget?

My dad gets back tomorrow, i'll ask him about bike shops in CT.

Awesome dude! Thanks a lot
Im not really sure on a budget, kinda need to see whats out there. How much aprox does a average MTB go for now a days?

You can get a decent one for 3-4 grand.

Would you ride with cleats? If so, throw in another 1 - 1.5 grand for shoes and pedals

Monty wrote:You can get a decent one for 3-4 grand.

Would you ride with cleats? If so, throw in another 1 - 1.5 grand for shoes and pedals

Ummmmm.......
Explain in no0b terms
Im new at this whole thing..... Can I get a bike for anything less than that that?

g0ldback wrote:

Monty wrote:You can get a decent one for 3-4 grand.

Would you ride with cleats? If so, throw in another 1 - 1.5 grand for shoes and pedals

Ummmmm.......
Explain in no0b terms
Im new at this whole thing..... Can I get a bike for anything less than that that?

You can, when you find a bike shop, explain that you're new to cycling and you want a nice "newbie" bike, they'll probably be able to help you

Cleats are things that hold your feet onto the pedals (They are really nice for control and power, but take a bit of time to get used to them)

Monty wrote:You can, when you find a bike shop, explain that you're new to cycling and you want a nice "newbie" bike, they'll probably be able to help you

Cleats are things that hold your feet onto the pedals (They are really nice for control and power, but take a bit of time to get used to them)

I will do just that Thanks bro
So now I know what cleats are, dont think I'll be keen on getting those... not for everyday use
Any other fancy 1337 terms I should know?

lots!! drop off, bunny hop, rock garden, single track, slicks, tubeless, fork, dual-sus etc. lol

Geez like, time for me to start studying
Thanks for the help Monty, looking forward to hearing about those shops

I would say the most important thing(s) to look for on a bike are the components (derailleur, shifters etc). Shimano is a company that manufacturers components that you will find on 90% of bikes out there. They range from the top of the range XTR set to the bottom of the range Acera/Altus set. If you dont want to spend your free time fixing parts, make sure that you get a bike with the Deore (mid range) set or higher.

Have a look at the components here...

Shimano

If you getting a bike with disk brakes, get hydraulic ones.

For a bike fitted with the stuff i mentioned, you are probably gonna spend about R6000 or more. You might find it cheaper if you look hard enough. Unfortunately bicycle prices went up hectically over that last couple of years so if you want a decent bike, you are gonna have to fork out quite a bit for it.

Hope this helped you a bit!

That post did help.... a lot!!!
Thanks bro

Didnt know they where that pricey. Im probably gonna end up buying a complete newbie bike with hardly anything special on it and see how it goes. If I start doing more hectic things, and start getting into it heavy I'll get a better on

I wanna get my friends bike, its pretty much pro I think. He paid R25k for his....so getting that second hand might e a little expensive

PypLaCe wrote:If you getting a bike with disk brakes, get hydraulic ones.

Hydraulic disks are not that important (at least for a beginner). Have a look at buying a bike that is already kitted (its cheaper), deore is a good start. also look on online (junkmail) as that also has some good priced bikes etc

Monty wrote:

PypLaCe wrote:If you getting a bike with disk brakes, get hydraulic ones.

Hydraulic disks are not that important (at least for a beginner). Have a look at buying a bike that is already kitted (its cheaper), deore is a good start. also look on online (junkmail) as that also has some good priced bikes etc

As long as the breaks work, Im happy I've been looking around Gumtree for bikes, but they all so friggin expensive