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Very Similar to the 2015 Merida 120 Just a bit Slacker in front

The Only Fix is to replace the Rim. Answer from a reputable Bicycle Shop.

Black

Probably about 5K asking.

Have you tried cleaning it ? put the Garmin end in alcohol for a while. It normally releases the springs. Also clean the connector on the watch with alcohol and a toothpick. Fixed a few like that.

If I was buying I would ride them both but I think I would Choose the Giant. Also look at build Quality.

There was some Bike Jackings there long ago.

Squirt or Smoove

I Experiment mixing my own Sealant and my own Lube. I wouldn't experiment with anything that I Eat or Drink. Chemicals React with Each Other.

They say you can use a plug. But if its a cut then its over.

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Good Looking Bike. The Current one looks outdated. No Cheapies starts at 74K ZAR

I thought that you are not allowed to cycle on the M4 between Durban ans Umhlanga Maybe it's Changed. From Umhlanga to Bellito you can Cycle on the M4 though.

I told the OP to Lube his Chain in a Previous Thread but I guess the Advice Fell on Deaf Ears LOL.

I suggest you visit a bicycle shop.

You can also just do a lowers service and keep on riding it like that. It's not dangerous . It will get worse eventually. PS I will probably get Flamed for posting this LOL.

You Could Start by Lubing the Chain and Learning a bit about Bike Maintenance. It's a good platform to practice on the Avalanche. But Yes I would buy something better.

Post Some Pictures Please

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Some guy on Another Forum Replaced the Battery and he says his Garmin is 100% Now. Could be Coincidence that by opening the unit it fixed another problem. A lot of them are working fine and Some are Not.

If the Battery is More than a couple years old and weak You get Bluetooth and Ant+ Disconnects on most Garmin Products (Watches and Headunits). Usually a Bad Battery will Charge quite quickly to 100 % but Drop to +- 83 % pretty Quickly. Bluetooth seems to go first but eventually Ant + will get weak as well.

You can Use the STRAVA App to Record Activities Using Android or Apple Phones (IOS). Strava is Cool.

The OP could also consider a Gravel Bike.

Great Bike and a good Deal on the Hub. I Ride Mine Every Day. (Merida 120 600)