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Hi all I'm looking at the upgrade to 29er but on a limited budget. I've got an option on a Titan carbon 29er pro for R17k: http://www.titanracingbikes.com/carbon29rpro.html The specs are good and it is light, it seems good value for money. Any opinions on it? Anything comparable that I should look at under R20k? I would have liked to go the FS route (to look at doing some stage races some day in the future) but in this price range I'll end up with mickey mouse components on a 20kg bike. Any advice?

I know someone who bought one recently and he loves it. Good components for the price.

got more detail on the Merida. It's actually a 2009 TFS XC 900: SPEEDS 27 SIZES 20 FRAME Matts TFS-Pro-Disc Shiny anthracite Pearl white COLOR FORK Manitou Drake Super Air 80 Absolute DERAILLEURS F/R Shimano XT/Shimano XT Shadow SHIFTER F/R Shimano XT rapidfire BB SET attached BRAKE LEVERS Shimano M575 BRAKES F/R Shimano M575 disc 180/160 mm CHAINWHEEL Shimano M542 44-32-22 CHAIN Shimano CN-HG53 HUBS F/R Shimano XT centerlock RIMS Mavic XM317 DISC FREEWHEEL Shimano CS-HG61-9 11-34 TIRE F/R Merida Race 2.1 Kevlar HANDLEBAR XM Comp CEN 31.8 Flat STEM XM Comp OS CEN HEADSET BB410 Neck SADDLE TFS Comp mat SEATPOST XM Comp CEN SB20 31.6 PEDALS Shimano M505 Think I'll go for the Scott

Thanks guys... decision made

Scott Aspect 10 Frame: Aspect Alloy 6061 D.B., Performance geometry, Integrated headtube Fork: Rock Shox Recon, Silver TK Solo Air, Pop loc lockout, Rebound adjustable, 100 mm travel Headset: Ritchey Logic OE integrated Rear Derailleur: Shimano XT, RD-M780 SGS, Shadow Type, 30 Speed Front Derailleur: Shimano Deore, FC-M590-10, 34.9mm Shifters: Shimano Deore SL-M591-10, Rapidfire plus, 2 way release, w/gear indicator Brake Levers: Shimano BL-M445 Disc Brakes: Shimano BR-M446 Disc, Hydr. Disc Crankset: Shimano FC-M552, black, 42Ax32Ax24S T BB-Set: Shimano Cartridge, 68mm shell Handlebar: Scott Aspect OS, 640mm, black, 31.8mm, 15mm rise, 8° backsweep Stem: Scott Comp, JD-ST57 A Pedals: Wellgo C 128 Seatpost: Scott Comp, 31.6mm Seat: Scott Aspect Front Hub: Scott Disc Team CL Rear Hub: Shimano FH-RM 66-CL Chain: Shimano CN-HG54 Cassette: Shimano CS-HG62-10, 11-36 T Spokes: 15 G, stainless, black Rims: Alex XC-44 Disc 32H, black Tires: Schwalbe Rocket Ron, 26 x 2.1, 50 EPI wire, Performance Serie Weight: 12.40 kg / 27.31 lbs Still trying to get exact detail on the Merida spec and exact year. I know it has the Manitau fork, deore XT rear derailer, Alexrims, shimano brakes, etc so I am hoping it is this one: Frame: Matts TFS Pro-D-Single Fork: Manitou Minute TS 100 Remote Wheelset Rim: MERIDA Pro D Hubs: Shimano M435 Centerlock Tires: Schwalbe Racing Ralph Performance 2.1 wire Drivetrain Shifters: Shimano SL-M660 Front Derailleur: Shimano SLX Rear Derailleur: Shimano XT-10 Chainwheel: Shimano SLX-10 42-32-24 Cassette: Shimano CS-HG62-10 11-36 Brakeset: Shimano M446 180F 160R Chain: KMC X10 10s Pedals: Shimano M505 Components Saddle: MERIDA Pro Seat Post: MERIDA Pro 2 SB15 31.6 Handlebar: MERIDA Pro OS 640 R25 Stem: MERIDA Pro OS 6 Head Set: BB410 Neck Grips: MERIDA Double p.s....I can add some red stickers if need be...

Hi all Looking at my initial MTB purchase and trying to choose between a new Scott Aspect 10 or a (barely used) 2010 Merida Matts TFS 900. The prices are more or less the same give or take R250. Any advise?