Duathlete007

Okay. I would keep myself out of this as I clearly know the least here. Maybe just call the courier and give your address. Then maybe they can trace the package.

How can you call someone a scammer if you are the one who arranged the collection through the courier company ? Surely then you as the buyer would have had the opportunity for insurance and you would have been provided with the tracking number. If you arranged courier then before calling someone a scammer you should have contacted the couriers first. You arranged the collection.

<p>Strange not being asked about sizes when entering??</p> <p>Hopefully I get a shirt that fits...</p>

That is why i am going to the Merida carbon big nine 3000D

YES

You must take into account that dual suspension alloy frames are heavy. For example a Merida 96 alloy frame with carbon rear stays weighs 3kg! That is heavy for a dual suspension frame. I would say if weight is taken into concsideration i would've bought a carbon dual suspension. But personally carbon hard tail 29ers are the thing for me. You must know if you are going to use the travel on a dual suspension fully to actually buy one.

You would be able to get prices of any model at all the Silverback dealers

I think i'm going to go for the Merida Carbon Big Nine 3000D. Just need to negotiate the price between shops!! And spaar 'n bit

The Merida 1200D looks like the best value bike for not too much. With some extra bucks I can upgrade the bike here and there. My main concern on the bike is the fork and wheels... The wheels on the Merida Big Nine 3000D looks very nice. If i can realy get the price down on the 3000D I would go for it.

Great advice. Yes value wise the 1200D is calling me

The Merida 3000D and 1200D doesn't differ much on performance but what is better XT or X9?

HI Guys/ Girls I am doing my homework on 29er bikes and will be buying soon but give me some advice on the 29er bike range. For about 24K I assume you should be able to get a reasonable good racing bike. I have looked at the 2012 Silverback Storm 1.0 Price:R23000 Merida Big Nine Carbon 3000D R26000 which is a bit over my budget Merida Big Nine Carbon 1200D Price: R21500 http://www.kayalamicycles.co.za/2012/bikes/merida/Big.Nine%20Carbon%201200-D.jpg Whar other carbon 29er bikes are there that I can have a look at in the 24K price range? I would prefer Full XT with a good fork or X9

It depends on your type of lever. I have the m210 on my Merida 96 and it locks out full.

Another Possible Sindicate is Wayne: 0718467415

Hi Bikers Please watch out for this guy. He is interested in high end bikes as a "possible" buyer. He called me and didn't know anything about bikes, componentry or races. He hang up. The number is: 0827366783 Please be careful when selling youre pride and joy. Regards