what bike would you choose?

[bandit12]

Hi Hubbers

 

Can't make up my mind between the choice of a GT Karakoram 1.0 29er or Merida big 9 TFS 500.Upgrading from a Silverback Nero did 2 races last year and love it..plan on doing a few MTB races this year..

 

Please help! Have a 10K budget..

[Coimbra Cycle House]

What size must the bike be.Can maybe help you with a SCOTT scale 29er Team

[bandit12]

Im a medium, how does this bikes specs compare to the 2 im looking at?

 

Tx