lyslexic Posted May 19, 2012 Share Hi I've decided to buy a new bike and have come down to the following 2 options and need some help deciding. Fuji Tahoe or Merida TFS500?? Fuji Specs FORK ROCKSHOX Recon Silver TK Solo Air Taper 100mm travel w/ PopLoc Remote LockOutCRANKSET Shimano SLX Hollow Tech II w/Integrated spindle, 24/32/42TBOTTOM BRACKET Shimano Integrated BB SetFRONT DERAILLEUR Shimano SLX, 34.9mmREAR DERAILLEUR Shimano XT SGS Shadow Top normal 10spSHIFTERS Shimano SLX Rapid Fire, 30-speedCASSETTE Shimano SLX, 11-36T 10spTIRES Continental Race King 26x2.2" FoldableBRAKE SET Tektro Aurigo Pro Hydraulic Disc Brake, 180/160mm rotorBRAKE LEVERS Tektro Aurigo Pro Hydraulic Disc Brake Lever Merida Specs FORK: SR Suntour XCR-RL 100DERAILLEUR FRONT: Shimano Deore-10DERAILLEUR REAR: Shimano Deore XT-10SHIFTERS: Shimano Deore RapidfireBRAKE LEVERS: attachedBRAKES: Shimano M446 180/160TIRES: Maxxis Aspen 2.1 Fold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tankman Posted May 20, 2012 Share If they are both at the same price ... the Fuji is better specked. Fuji has a better fork, crank, front derailleur and shifters ... SLX as opposed to Deore on the Merida Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tankman Posted May 20, 2012 Share A Merida that would compare to the Fuji speck wise would be the TFS 900, one model up from the TFS500. (you didnt mention price but the TFS 900 goes for around R10.5k) XT - Rear DerailureSLX - Crank, Front Derail & ShiftersManitou Minute Air Fork with Remote Lockout Edited May 20, 2012 by Tankman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madvics Posted May 20, 2012 Share Agreed the fuji has better components Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexx Posted May 20, 2012 Share A Merida that would compare to the Fuji speck wise would be the TFS 900, one model up from the TFS500. (you didnt mention price but the TFS 900 goes for around R10.5k) XT - Rear DerailureSLX - Crank, Front Derail & ShiftersManitou Minute Air Fork with Remote Lockout Is this Merida a 26" or 29" Because i'm also in the market for a 29er. I am currently looking at the momsen AL329 for also R10500, and it comes out with Stan’s No Tubes ZTR Crest Rims, whick already is a goods choice.But the specs on the Merida TFS 900 looks better. Damn, CHOICES............. Edited May 20, 2012 by Lexx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cav' Posted May 20, 2012 Share I think the scott aspect 10 you can also get for the merida's price Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tankman Posted May 20, 2012 Share Is this Merida a 26" or 29" Because i'm also in the market for a 29er. I am currently looking at the momsen AL329 for also R10500, and it comes out with Stan’s No Tubes ZTR Crest Rims, whick already is a goods choice.But the specs on the Merida TFS 900 looks better. Damn, CHOICES............. That is the 26er. The TFS900 is 26er and the Big Nine 900 the naainer.Both have the exact same speck, but the Big Nine comes in at R12k. I think the scott aspect 10 you can also get for the merida's price That is correct the Scott Aspect 10 comes in at the same price as the Merida TFS 500 with the same specks bar the better air fork on the Scott. (but since the OP already decided on two bikes, I didn't want to through another into the mix ) Not sure what year model that Fuji is? Anyway, PM me if you want bikes delivered up country Edited May 20, 2012 by Tankman Lexx 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lyslexic Posted May 20, 2012 Share Sorry I did leave some stuff out. They both 26er's. They around the same price give or take a few R100. R7500 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klaus Posted May 20, 2012 Share Which one fits you better? Which one are you most comfortable with? I do see the 500 specs are coming down from previous years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted May 20, 2012 Share Fuji, no doubt. The upgrade to the fork is worth a helluva lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty Posted May 20, 2012 Share Plus 1 for the Fuji. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breezer Posted May 20, 2012 Share go for the Fuji Edited May 20, 2012 by Breezer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lyslexic Posted May 21, 2012 Share Thanks everyone. Fuji it is. I should take delivery by the end of the week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dexter-morgan Posted May 21, 2012 Share I must be honest, I got used to the "top-normal" action of the SLX and that alone would sway me towards the FUJI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lyslexic Posted May 22, 2012 Share Thanks again everyone. Took Delivery of my Fuji today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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