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Hi All I have a choice between 2 2nd hand bikes! Both in Exceptional condition. The same price, so the big question is which one to get?? Hoping i can get some views as to just help make up my mind. Whats the veiws and experience out there on Merida vs Rocky Mountain? Merida full SLX, Manitou air shock 100mm. Rocky Mountain SLX front and rear derailer and rapid fire levers, just shimano crank and breaks. Rock Shox reba Gold air 100mm Thanks Jason Reply MultiQuote Edit

Hi All I have a choice between 2 2nd hand bikes! Both in Exceptional condition. R500 difference in price. So the big question is which one to get?? Hoping i can get some views as to just help make up my mind. Whats the veiws and experience out there on Merida vs Rocky Mountain? Merida full SLX, Manitou air shock 100mm. Rocky Mountain SLX front and rear derailer and rapid fire levers, just shimano crank and breaks. Rock Shox reba Gold air 100mm Thanks Jason

Hi, I am new to cycling an needs some help/advise on choosing a bicycle. I have done some reading and are leaning towards the Merida Big Nime TFS 900. This is from reading blogs, reviews, etc. I would like to know between the Merida and Scott Aspect 910, which is the better bike. I can get the Scott for R9700, while the Merida is R12000. Also, how does the Aspect 910 compare to the Acpect 10, as according to the sales agent at 1 of the shops it's the same which doesn't sound right as the Aspect 10 is a lot cheaper at about 8K. Any help, and 1st hand experience with these bikes would help greatly. My Budget is around 10-12K, as I would like to get something that is very decent and better then entry level, as I would not like to upgrade any components too soon. Thanks in advance.

I have located a 29 Merida near Wierda Park, I can not upload the photo, if anyone has been hijacked or had one stolen please contact me on 0832552425, this bike is very new, and has added bar ends, has a new bike rack thats been added by the bad guys, we know who has brought it and where it was sold from in the township, I urgently need an owner or case number to proceed. I suspect this bike was one of the 29's hijacked early in the year in the Mnandi/wierda park area.Thanks

Hi! I am upgrading from my 12yr old Giant TCR Once and looking at these models. Mostly a mtb'er but doing annual Argus and DC therefore needs something light and comfortable but definitely not high end stuff (I also need something that will again last 7-10yrs...upgraditis only applicable in mtb'ing). Shimano 105 or equiv is the minimum requirement. Issues: 1. Value 2. Comfort vs Racing geometry (or is it more about a proper set-up) 3. Price: <R20000 (I can get these models at between R16500-19000 for 2012/13 models) 4. Other bikes Thanks!

I am looking to sell my mongoose tyax super and looking to to get about 2k for it, the reason for my selling is that I have out grown it. I have now moved onto a large frame size in terms of measurement. I need help in deciding on what bike to get...my first option is the Merida TFS 900 2012 and the second option silverback mercury sport 2012 Will be using the bike for both on and off-road rides... What am I better off with? And any other bike better than these two for the same amount of money?

Offers? would like to get R12000 the specs are: FRAME : One-Twenty TFS-Disc FORK : Manitou minute (120mm) SHOCK : Manitou DERAILLEUR FRONT : Shimano SLX 34.9 DERAILLEUR REAR: Shimano Deore XT Shadow SHIFTERS: Shimano SLX Rapidfire BRAKE LEVERS : Avid Elixir 5 BRAKES : Avid Elixir 5 185/185 mm CHAINWHEEL : Shimano SLX 44-32-22 BB-SET : attached CHAIN Shimano CN-HG53 HUBS : TFS XSD-2 Wheelset RIMS : TFS XSD-2 Wheelset FREEWHEEL : Shimano CS-HG61-9 11-34 SPOKES : TFS XSD-2 Wheelset TIRES : Merida TRAIL 2.25 Kevlar HANDLEBAR : FSA XC 281AOS STEM : FSA OS-190 6° HEADSET : FSA BB410 Neck SEATPOST : FSA SL280 SB25 31.6 SADDLE : X-Mission Line

Hi there, I'm new to cycling and just need some help. I want to buy this bike online. Its a Merida big nine. Is this a good bike? does anyone have any experience with this bike? I heard that merida is a good brand? BIG nine, does this automatically mean that its a 29er bike? My height is 1.76m could the bike be too big perhaps? Regards Appreciate any help Thanks

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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!

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!

Hi Guys, I saw this Merida and fell in love.. Its a really great looking bike and i'm only looking for entry level as MTB is my main game ! I then came across the Fugi for R2000 less and after doing some research it seems spec for spec they are pretty much the same ?? I'm heading towards the Fuji, its a lot cheaper and its not bad looking at all. B) Could anyone give some advice, maybe someone has either of these bike ? Option 1 - 2012 Fuji Newest 3.0 - R4300 Option 2 - 2013 Merida Race Lite 900 - R6100 http://sphotos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/523737_10151227837461322_433822199_n.jpg

Hi, I'm am in the market for a 13k 29er MTB. The one that best suits my wallet is the Merida BigNine TFS 900-D. 2012 weighs in at 12.7kg, wieghed it in the shop. I assume the 2013 range is lighter? I beat all my regular ride(Giant ATX840 2002 26") times on the loan Merida and fell in love with it.Not sure if it was the big wheels up the hills or the 30speed vs the 24speedster. 3.5km from bottom of majic forest to top at 182m incline: Giant ATX840 2002 = 19min25sec Merida BigNine TFS 900-D 2012 = 16min26sec The shops now have the 2012 and 2013 coming soon, does anyone have a picture of the 2013 looks like and the specs? Also some feedback if this is a good choice? The Giant XTC 29er2 is in same price range, but low spec and the jump to the next level is about 5k in the giant range. Scott Scale 940 also looks promising if I had to push the money bar a bit, but sat on one and didn't feel right, the merida felt better. Any advice and specs?

Hey dudes. Looking for a 29r full sus once we get some in South Africa. Ill be looking at the Merida big ninety nine pro 3000, scott spark 910 or rocky mountain 970 rsl. What you guys think? Thanks.

Morning all I used to have a Gt expert 2009 with slx groupset, havent been cycling for some time and looking to get back on a bike. Between the 3 bikes which one would you go for? Gt zaskar comp Frame: Hydroformed 6061-T6 aluminium triple triangle design hardtail with machined headtube, disc brake bosses and replaceable hanger Fork: RockShox Recon TK 100mm travel, Solo Air, rebound adjust and turnkey lockout Chainset: SRAM S1000 2x10 (39/26) Bottom Bracket: SRAM GXP Pedals: GT Slim line flats Front Derailleur: SRAM X5, 2x10 Rear Derailleur: SRAM X7 (medium cage) Shifters: SRAM X5 Trigger Cassette: Shimano 10 speed (11-36) Chain: KMC X10 Rims: All Terra HP17, double wall Tyres: Maxxis Aspen 26x2.1, folding Hubs: All Terra lightweight alloy, QR Spokes: 14G stainless Brakes: Avid Elixir 1 with 160mm rotor Brake Levers: Avid Elixir 1 Handlebar: All Terra flat top riser, alloy, 690mm wide Stem: All Terra 1 1/8" threadless Grips: Dual Density Headset: FSA integrated Saddle: WTB Silverado Comp Seat Post: All Terra alloy Fork Material: Suspension Frame Material: Aluminium Alloy Model Year: 2012 MTB Unisex Merida TFS 900 With 10spd SLX components, hydraulic disc brakes and a remote lockout fork, the TFS 900 is more than up to the task of any cross country or marathon race you can throw at it! Frameset 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 Scott aspect 610 Weight 12,6kg / 27,75lbs Frame SCOTT Aspect Alloy 6061 Double Butted Performance geometry Integrated Headtube Fork Rock Shox XC32 TK Solo Air Pop loc lockout reb. Adj. / 100 mm travel Headset Ritchey Logic OE integ. Derailleur (Rear) Shimano XT RD-M781 SGS / Shadow Type 30 Speed Derailleur (Front) Shimano Deore FD-M590-10 / 34.9mm Shifters Shimano Deore SL-M591-10 Rapidfire plus 2 way release w/gear indicator Brake Levers Shimano BL-M445 Brakes Shimano BR-M446 Hydr. Disc 160F / 160R mm Rotor Crankset Shimano FC-M552 42Ax32Ax24S T BB-Set Shimano Cartridge 68mm shell Handlebar Syncros M2.5 660mm, black, 31,8mm 15mm rise 8° H'stem Syncros M 2.5 JD-ST57 A Pedals Wellgo C 128 Seatpost Syncros M2.5, 31.6mm Seat Aspect SCT19 Hub (Front) Formula CL51 Hub (Rear) Shimano FH-RM 66-CL Chain KMC X10 Cassette Shimano CS-HG62-10 11-36 T Spokes 15 G, stainless, black Rims Syncros XC-44 Disc 32H, black Tires Schwalbe Rocket Ron 26 x 2.1 / 50 EPI wire Performance Serie

I would like to have some comments on this bike. The XT version. The CF frame, one level up received a good review in the Tread magazine recently, but is this one worth it? R16000 new at LBS, with XT components and Deore brakes, with Alex rims, Fox fork and DT Swiss rear. I like the aggressive geometry and would like to use it for short rides on twisty single track mostly.

Hello Hubbers Kan ek jul raad vra oor die twee fietse asb. Die Momsen kan ek kry vir 14.5k en die Merida vir 13.5k. Die Merida het nou wel XT parte op oor die hele fiets, waar die Momsen XT en SLX komponente op het. Maar die Momsen het beter wiele op (Crest ZTR) en is ligter. Kan julle my raad gee asb.

which bike did you decide on here... happy?

Anyone know anything about this bike ? Is it any good ?

Which one of the two are the better option to buy? Any first hand reviews would be appreciated..

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?

I'm concerned - just this weekend I spoke to a guy with a Merida 96 - he also had a cracked lower rear suspension link - just like the guy in in the previous posting. Both cracked in the same place.... Both my fiance and I ride 96ers - mine less than a year old. Seems like there is a design issue there? Anyone else had a problem?

Can someone help me I will post pics. I am looking to sell my Merida HFS 1000. It is in good condition full XT. I am looking for a 29er the bike shops will give me crap for my 26er. What price can I look at selling privately?

Deciding between these 3 to purchase. Which one is best, any other suggestions are welcome. My riding is recreational, but fast single track riding is what I ride most. http://www.merida-bikes.com/en_za/bike/2012/9/MTB+Full+Suspension/Ninety-Six+CF+XT-D http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-za/bikes/model/anthem.x.2/10744/53396/ http://www.scott-sports.com/us_en/product/11255/61164/221693

Bought a merida big.nine tfs xt-d got still a few bucks what would you guys change ? http://www.merida-bikes.com/en_za/bike/2012/16/MTB+Hardtail/Big.Nine+TFS+XT-D