Silverback Mercury comp v KHS flagstaff ???

[kanigit]

Looking at getting either FS 29er:

 

http://www.khsbicycles.com/02_flagstaff_11.htm for R16k

or

http://www.silverbacklab.com/2011_website_SILVERBACK/mercurycomp.htm for R14k

 

Both are new 2011 models.

 

Any input on which is best? (and why?)

[MrJacques]

Silverback has better wheels, KHS has better fork. I'd go for the KHS, personal preference based on reviews I read on the Silverback. What is the price difference between the two?

[kanigit]

Silverback is R2k less - and comes standard with tubeless.

[MrJacques]

You could easily upgrade the fork for that price. If possible take both for a test ride.

Edited May 31, 2012 by Jacquers

[kanigit]

Given that I ride a Schwinn Mesa, would it not be true to say the Silverback Rox shock will feel like a LazyBoy (compared to Schwinn)?

Cannot ride bikes to compare -

[MrJacques]

Will definitely be more comfy!