Danievdmerwe Posted April 6, 2020 Share Hi Guys I would appreciate it if someone can assist me in choosing a bike ? I’m a beginner and it will be my first bike ? My budget is around R20 000 - R25 000 and i would prefer a dual suspension, I understand that the ride is also musch smoother ? I have borrowed a friends bike just to make sure this is what i like before just buying a brand new bike , i have borrowed an ktm ultra fun and really enjoy the biking ! I will consider something else but My options were the following: Scott Spark 970 Dual @R25 000Frame: Spark 3 Alloy SL 6011, custom butted Hydroformed tubes, tapered Headtube / BB92, dropouts for 5x141mm, 2.6 tyre compatible Fork: RockShox Judy Silver TK Solo Air, 15x110mm QR Axle / Tapered Steerer / Reb Adj. Lockout /120mm travel Rear Derailleur: SRAM SX/ Eagle 12 Speed Shifters: SRAM SX Eagle Trigger Chain: SRAM CN SX Eagle Crank: SRAM SX Eagle DUB Boost, 32T Cassette: SRAM SX-PG1210/11-50 T Head Set: Syncros OE Press Fit/Tapered 1.5 - 11/8 , OD 50/61mm / ID 44/55mm Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB PF Integrated / Shell 41x92mm Brakes: Shimano MT201 Disc, F&R 180mm SM-RT10 CL Rotor Tyres: Maxxis Rekon / 2.4 / 60 TPI Rims: Syncros X-25 / 32H / 25mm Front Hub: Formula CL811 / 15x110mm Rear Hub: Formula CL2241 / 5x 141mm Spokes: Stainless Black 15G / 1.8mm Rear Suspension: X-Fusion Trunnion, Lockout / Reb. Adj, Travel 120mm/ 165mmx45mm Handlebar: Syncros Alloy 6061, T Shape Flat / 9° / 740mm Stem: Syncros Alloy 6061, oversized 31.8mm / 11/8 / 6° angle Seat: Syncros Belcarra Regular 2.5 Seat Post: Syncros Dropper Remote , 31.6mm / S size 100mm / M, L & XL 120mm Merida One Twenty 600 Dual @R25 000 Frame: One-Twenty Lite 120mm suspension travel Fork: Rockshox Sektor RL Rear Derailleur: Sram NX Eagle Shifters: Sram NX Eagle Chain: Sram NX Eagle Headset: FSA NO.47/50 Bottom Bracket: Sram BB DUB PF MTB 92 Brakes: Shimano MT-500 Wheelset: Maxxis Forekaster Wheelsize: 29x2.35 Rims: Merida Expert TR Hubs:Shimano MT400-B Spokes: Black stainless Axles: JD-QR48R Boost axle 12x148mm Handlebars: Merida Expert TR 760mm width, 20mm rise Grips: MERIDA Comp EC Stem: Merida Expert TR 35mm diameter, 0° Angle Saddle: MERIDA Comp CC Seatpost: Merida Expert TR, S: 100mm travel seatpost - M/L/XL: 125mm travel seatpost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pieterlab1 Posted April 8, 2020 Share https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yotOZVELSMc Enjoy Danie! Once the bug bites, get ready for the ride of your life! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddy Posted April 8, 2020 Share Buy the one that fits. Seriously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Me rida my bicycle Posted April 8, 2020 Share https://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/item/dual-suspension-bikes/400643/scott-spark-940 This one ???????? ChrisF 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeverNotRolling Posted April 8, 2020 Share The Merida is a great bike. For R25k it's a really good price as well. If you have any other questions, just shout or PM. Happy to help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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