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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Raleigh Duke
The first Raleigh arrived in SA an incredible 78 years ago. In the late 90s the company shifted their attention to the mass market, but they’ve recently been working hard to design and spec bikes more at home on independent shop floors. The Duke is another Raleigh finger on the pulse. This fatbike with 4.0” tyres features an aluminium frame with steel fork, seven-speed transmission, and super-wide rims with cut-outs, to keep weight to the minimum. At R4 999, Raleigh have made fatbikes considerably more affordable.
PRICE: R4 999*
*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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