Hi there, I'm very new here and need some advise please. I've got 2 options to choose from, a merida big 9 900 or rocky mountain vertex. 930. Upgrading from a merida matts tfs 800 26er to either of these 29ers! So I cannot make up my mind as to which one but I've gotta make a decision by tuesday! Here are the stats for either 29er: Merida: Get ready for the full 29er experience with Merida's Big 9 TFS 900! With an upgraded SLX/XT spec, this bike isn't happy unless it's tearing up the trail! Frameset Frame: Big Nine EG TFS-D Fork: Manitou 29 Tower Expert 100 remote Wheelset Rim: Big Nine pro D Hubs: Shimano M435 Centerlock Tires: Schwalbe 29 Rapid ROB PP 2.25 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 180 Chain: KMC X10 10s Pedal: Shimano M505 Components Saddle: MERIDA Pro Seat Post: MERIDA Pro 2 SB15 27.2 Handlebar: MERIDA Pro OS 660 Flat Stem: MERIDA Pro OS -6 Head Set: BB410 Grips: MERIDA Double Rocky mountain: Specification FrameFORM™ 7005 Series Custom Hydroformed Alloy. Press Fit BB. Internal Tapered Headtube. Shock Dissipating Seatstay. 29 ForkRockShox Recon Gold TK Air 29 Front Travel100mm. Rebound / Lockout / Tapered Steerer Rear ShockN/A Rear TravelN/A Head SetCane Creek Ten Series: ZS44mm Top / EC49mm Bottom Tapered StemRMB L7 7° x 60-100mm HandlebarRMB Zero5 Ø31.8mm x 670mm x 9° Sweep BrakesShimano BR-M446 Hydraulic Disc 180mm Brake LeversShimano BL-M446 ShiftersShimano Deore Rapid Fire 10spd Gearing (FR)Shimano SLX Direct Mount 10spd Gearing (RR)Shimano SLX 10spd Cranks & ChainringsShimano M552 170-175mm 42/32/24T 10spd Bottom BracketShimano SMBB71 Press Fit PedalsN/A Hubs (FR)Shimano RM66 Disc Hubs (RR)Shimano RM66 Disc CassetteShimano HG62-10 11-36T 10spd ChainShimano HG54 10spd SpokesStainless RimsAlex DP20 29 Tires (RR/FR)Maxxis Ikon 29 Seat PostRMB L2B 30.9 x 400mm SaddleSDG Bel Air RL Thx guys!
