Squier Posted March 31, 2011 Posted March 31, 2011 (edited) Ok, so the time has come for a new bike, I'm just still undecided of what I'm going to get. Choices: Merida Ninety-Six 1200-D - http://www.merida-bikes.com/en_za/bike/2011/22/MTB+Full+Suspension/NINETY-SIX+1200-D Scott Spark 40 - http://www.scott-sports.com/us_en/product/10023/55381/217930 Silverback Moda Two Nine (29er) - http://www.silverbacklab.com/2011/moda.jpg All three bikes are similarly spec'd with the Merida running SRAM X.9 and the other two Shimano SLX/XT. What puts me off of the Merida is the Manitou front shock (I hear maintenance is a pain). The Silverback currently has the edge because it is a 29er, but it's not a great looking bike. The Scott is a 26er but I enjoy looking at the bike more than the Silverback. Component-wise they are equal. Prices are pretty much the same as well. Am I just being superficial? Should I just get the 29er? It seems like the logical option, somehow I'm not convinced... Edited March 31, 2011 by Squier
mike xtreme Posted April 6, 2011 Posted April 6, 2011 hi the silverback is the best value for money by a long shot the group set and wheels are a perfect set up for the bike. 29er is going to take over... i have both 29er gt full xx and a morewood kwela full xtr the 29er yust more comfortable in every way silverback built themselves a good name out there
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