Best MTB Budget Buys – Under 5K
While we all dream of riding and racing range-topping, feather-light mountain bikes, dripping in the latest bling, our budgets and household commitments often force us to scale down our dreams to a more affordable reality. But you don’t have to settle for a mediocre bike – Gear Ed Oli Munnik runs through a comprehensive range of performance hardtails that will still suit your budget. Keep an eye on the magazine for reviews on the 2016 models starting to arrive on our shores.
While we all dream of riding and racing range-topping, feather-light mountain bikes, dripping in the latest bling, our budgets and household commitments often force us to scale down our dreams to a more affordable reality. But you don’t have to settle for a mediocre bike – Gear Ed Oli Munnik runs through a comprehensive range of performance hardtails that will still suit your budget.
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Axis A90 Ladies
Like the Avalanche, the ladies-specific Axis A90 features a kinked top tube for lower stand-over height, which designers have found suits the average woman’s leg-height better. The lower top tube also makes mounting and dismounting safer, as you can get your leg over it more easily. With a 21-speed Shimano drivetrain (i.e. ‘the gears’) and a Zoom suspension fork, the A90 is an ideal bike to get you started on gentle off-road paths – you’ll pedal in confidence. Men’s version also available.
PRICE: R3 300*
*Prices correct at time of publishing (April ’15). Prices may fluctuate depending on the current exchange rates. Prices in stores may vary.
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