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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

I'm looking at buying the Merida ONE-TWENTY CARBON 4000-D that is discounted on Cycle Factory. The bikes details: http://www.merida-bikes.com/en_za/bike/2011/9/MTB+Full+Suspension/ONE-TWENTY+Carbon+4000-D I have a couple of questions: 1. Does anyone own one of these bikes and have any feedback on it? 2. As I'm in JHB I would need to get the bike here, what are the possible ways to do this? 3. Is there anywhere in JHB that I can see the bike and even better sit on / ride it? Or who are the Merida distributors in JHB. I have checked the net and the Merida website but neither has really yielded anythings. Any help would be appreciated. Cheers

Hi All, Am thinking about buyng the Merida Reacto 907-com 2012 roaf bike. Spec as follows: Frame REVO Nano carbon Fork BC CF lite-S Taper Derailleur Front Shimano Ultegra Double Derailleur Rear Shimano Ultegra-SS Shifter Shimano Ultegra Brake Shimano Ultegra Chainwheel Shimano Ultegra Chain KMC X10SL Rim Fulcrum Racing PRC Freewheel Shimano CS-5700 Tire Vittoria Rubino Pro Slick 23 150 Fold Handlebar FSA Energy Ergo OS Handlebar Stem FSA SLK Headset Big Conoid Neck CF Seat Post Carbon S-Flex Aero Saddle Selle Italia SL XC M Really nice bike, and good spec, and price (mates rates) Does anyone have an opinion yes/No quality issues etc. I am going to sell my Scot CR1 comp to upgrade. Any opinions would be appreciated. Thanks

My bicycle was stolen from inside my student house between 10pm thursday 26 April and 10 am Friday 28 April. The thief walked through the house from the back door all the way to my room door on the other side of the house to my bedroom door where my bike was standing. There were many laptops and cell phones in the house and other valuable items. But the bicycle is the only stolen item. The bicycle is a Merida TFS 800 2010/2011 model. Description of natable features: >The frame is black and lime green >A white Fork >Red bull sticker kit > 2 Livestrong stickers >White wheels and Fork

Rumours have it that the 96 is replaced by a 99 for 2012. If these spy shots are correct, then they have gone totally backwards!!!!! This setup is just not looking nice. Note the Merida Team colours on the bumper of the vehicle - seems like the rumours might be true. Merida Ninety-Nine, spyshots!

Hi Guys and Gals I work in Nuffield in Springs. Yesterday morning I was standing outside having a cup of coffee, when two guys road past me, one on a new Onetwenty, and the other on a Matts TFS, also looked new. These are not the your typical guys who would be riding these kind of bikes. I have notified bike shops and local clubs. If anyone knows of anyone missing these bikes, feel free to contact me for more info. This morning the TFS had a basket contraption built on the front. lol. Just a heads up.

Any recommendations? I'm thinking of upgrading from my GT Karakoram 3.0 29er to a full suspension bike with which I can jump a bit more.

Hi Guys, Please give me you expert opinion on which bike I should get: Merida TFS 100: http://www.cyclelab.com/products/MERIDA%20MATTS%20TFS%20100%20(2012).aspx OR GT Avelanche 3.0: http://www.gtbicycles.com/2012/bikes/mountain/trail/2012-avalanche-3-0

I am new to the sport and need some advise on the following bike: Merida Mission 500 Specs: Shimano hydraulic disc brakes Shimano Deore crank and F/D SRAM X.9 shifters and R/D Rock Shox Tora fork Merida fusion Rear shock MAXISS UST Tubeless tires Can buy above for R6000 1) Is this a good price?? 2) Any other recommendations in this price range/slightly above (bike similar to picture) Thanks

Achtung y'all! Would it be worth making the abovementioned swap? Besides riding a more 'boutique' frame which does appeal to me

Hi guys, i am just waiting for the 3rd Jan for the suppliers to open to get conformation on a exact price, but was told it will be around the 5.5k mark. Is that a good deal for a first time MTB buyer? Bike in question : Merida Matts TFS 500

Hi Not sure if this is in the right place. Could people direct me to the dealers of Merida bikes in CT please:) I know Cycle lab for starters. Thank you in advance.