Scott vs Merida

[Sp!ke]

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?

Edited June 15, 2012 by Sp!ke

[Jakkals.]

to me, the merida will always win.

 

i ride on.

[patches]

Depends which one is red/has red stripes...

 

bikes with red are always faster. scientific fact!

[NotSoBigBen]

If that's the choice then rather take up running

 

Disclaimer - just joking ...... are the specs exactly the same, if not maybe post them?

[Iwan Kemp]

Hi all

 

Looking at my initial MTB purchase and trying to choose between a new Scott Aspect 10 or a 2010 Merida Matts TFS 900. The prices is more or less the same give or take R250.

 

Any advise?

 

Nothing much in it if I remember correct. Go for the one you like.

[Sp!ke]

If that's the choice then rather take up running

 

Disclaimer - just joking ...... are the specs exactly the same, if not maybe post them?

 

 

Scott Aspect 10

 

Frame: Aspect Alloy 6061 D.B., Performance geometry, Integrated headtube

Fork: Rock Shox Recon, Silver TK Solo Air, Pop loc lockout, Rebound adjustable, 100 mm travel

Headset: Ritchey Logic OE integrated

Rear Derailleur: Shimano XT, RD-M780 SGS, Shadow Type, 30 Speed

Front Derailleur: Shimano Deore, FC-M590-10, 34.9mm

Shifters: Shimano Deore SL-M591-10, Rapidfire plus, 2 way release, w/gear indicator

Brake Levers: Shimano BL-M445 Disc

Brakes: Shimano BR-M446 Disc, Hydr. Disc

Crankset: Shimano FC-M552, black, 42Ax32Ax24S T

BB-Set: Shimano Cartridge, 68mm shell

Handlebar: Scott Aspect OS, 640mm, black, 31.8mm, 15mm rise, 8° backsweep

Stem: Scott Comp, JD-ST57 A

Pedals: Wellgo C 128

Seatpost: Scott Comp, 31.6mm

Seat: Scott Aspect

Front Hub: Scott Disc Team CL

Rear Hub: Shimano FH-RM 66-CL

Chain: Shimano CN-HG54

Cassette: Shimano CS-HG62-10, 11-36 T

Spokes: 15 G, stainless, black

Rims: Alex XC-44 Disc 32H, black

Tires: Schwalbe Rocket Ron, 26 x 2.1, 50 EPI wire, Performance Serie

Weight: 12.40 kg / 27.31 lbs

 

Still trying to get exact detail on the Merida spec and exact year. I know it has the Manitau fork, deore XT rear derailer, Alexrims, shimano brakes, etc so I am hoping it is this one:

 

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

 

 

p.s....I can add some red stickers if need be...

[Cav']

Take the Scott

[Tankman]

The Merida, better specked than the Scott.

 

Merida has better Crank, Shifters and FD (SLX) were the Scott has Deore.

[Pieterg]

Merida,Good bang for bucks

[Iwan Kemp]

The Merida, better specked than the Scott.

 

Merida has better Crank, Shifters and FD (SLX) were the Scott has Deore.

 

+1

[Sp!ke]

Thanks guys... decision made

[Keep Pedaling]

Bah humbug. They are both boring and value for money. Let the paint job be the decider.

[Sp!ke]

got more detail on the Merida.

It's actually a 2009 TFS XC 900:

 

SPEEDS 27

SIZES 20

FRAME Matts TFS-Pro-Disc

Shiny anthracite

Pearl white

COLOR

FORK Manitou Drake Super Air 80 Absolute

DERAILLEURS F/R Shimano XT/Shimano XT Shadow

SHIFTER F/R Shimano XT rapidfire

BB SET attached

BRAKE LEVERS Shimano M575

BRAKES F/R Shimano M575 disc 180/160 mm

CHAINWHEEL Shimano M542 44-32-22

CHAIN Shimano CN-HG53

HUBS F/R Shimano XT centerlock

RIMS Mavic XM317 DISC

FREEWHEEL Shimano CS-HG61-9 11-34

TIRE F/R Merida Race 2.1 Kevlar

HANDLEBAR XM Comp CEN 31.8 Flat

STEM XM Comp OS CEN

HEADSET BB410 Neck

SADDLE TFS Comp mat

SEATPOST XM Comp CEN SB20 31.6

PEDALS Shimano M505

 

 

Think I'll go for the Scott

Edited June 15, 2012 by Sp!ke