Gsxr Posted September 11, 2012 Share Morning all I used to have a Gt expert 2009 with slx groupset, havent been cycling for some time and looking to get back on a bike. Between the 3 bikes which one would you go for? Gt zaskar comp Frame: Hydroformed 6061-T6 aluminium triple triangle design hardtail with machined headtube, disc brake bosses and replaceable hangerFork: RockShox Recon TK 100mm travel, Solo Air, rebound adjust and turnkey lockoutChainset: SRAM S1000 2x10 (39/26)Bottom Bracket: SRAM GXPPedals: GT Slim line flatsFront Derailleur: SRAM X5, 2x10Rear Derailleur: SRAM X7 (medium cage)Shifters: SRAM X5 TriggerCassette: Shimano 10 speed (11-36)Chain: KMC X10Rims: All Terra HP17, double wallTyres: Maxxis Aspen 26x2.1, foldingHubs: All Terra lightweight alloy, QRSpokes: 14G stainlessBrakes: Avid Elixir 1 with 160mm rotorBrake Levers: Avid Elixir 1Handlebar: All Terra flat top riser, alloy, 690mm wideStem: All Terra 1 1/8" threadlessGrips: Dual DensityHeadset: FSA integratedSaddle: WTB Silverado CompSeat Post: All Terra alloyFork Material: SuspensionFrame Material: Aluminium AlloyModel Year: 2012MTBUnisexMerida TFS 900 With 10spd SLX components, hydraulic disc brakes and a remote lockout fork, the TFS 900 is more than up to the task of any cross country or marathon race you can throw at it! FramesetFrame: Matts TFS Pro-D-SingleFork: Manitou Minute TS 100 Remote WheelsetRim: MERIDA Pro DHubs: Shimano M435 CenterlockTires: Schwalbe Racing Ralph Performance 2.1 wire DrivetrainShifters: Shimano SL-M660Front Derailleur: Shimano SLXRear Derailleur: Shimano XT-10Chainwheel: Shimano SLX-10 42-32-24Cassette: Shimano CS-HG62-10 11-36Brakeset: Shimano M446 180F 160RChain: KMC X10 10sPedals: Shimano M505 ComponentsSaddle: MERIDA ProSeat Post: MERIDA Pro 2 SB15 31.6Handlebar: MERIDA Pro OS 640 R25Stem: MERIDA Pro OS 6Head Set: BB410 NeckGrips: MERIDA Double Scott aspect 610 Weight 12,6kg / 27,75lbs Frame SCOTT Aspect Alloy 6061 Double Butted Performance geometry Integrated Headtube Fork Rock Shox XC32 TK Solo Air Pop loc lockout reb. Adj. / 100 mm travel Headset Ritchey Logic OE integ. Derailleur (Rear) Shimano XT RD-M781 SGS / Shadow Type 30 Speed Derailleur (Front) Shimano Deore FD-M590-10 / 34.9mm Shifters Shimano Deore SL-M591-10 Rapidfire plus 2 way release w/gear indicator Brake Levers Shimano BL-M445 Brakes Shimano BR-M446 Hydr. Disc 160F / 160R mm Rotor Crankset Shimano FC-M552 42Ax32Ax24S T BB-Set Shimano Cartridge 68mm shell Handlebar Syncros M2.5 660mm, black, 31,8mm 15mm rise 8° H'stem Syncros M 2.5 JD-ST57 A Pedals Wellgo C 128 Seatpost Syncros M2.5, 31.6mm Seat Aspect SCT19 Hub (Front) Formula CL51 Hub (Rear) Shimano FH-RM 66-CL Chain KMC X10 Cassette Shimano CS-HG62-10 11-36 T Spokes 15 G, stainless, black Rims Syncros XC-44 Disc 32H, black Tires Schwalbe Rocket Ron 26 x 2.1 / 50 EPI wire Performance Serie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 11, 2012 Share hate to admit it, but the merida looks good...without looking at comp's I'd go for the GT. Question: Have you considered Silverback? a lot more bang for buck? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gsxr Posted September 11, 2012 Share hate to admit it, but the merida looks good...without looking at comp's I'd go for the GT. Question: Have you considered Silverback? a lot more bang for buck? Thanks havent looked at the siverback yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gsxr Posted September 11, 2012 Share some pics http://cyclesolutions-shop.co.uk/Images/Products/full48537.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gsxr Posted September 11, 2012 Share http://www.cyclelab.com/Images/Products/963.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gsxr Posted September 11, 2012 Share http://www.cyclesupreme.com/image/cache/data/scott%202013/227743-500x500.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akneethling Posted September 11, 2012 Share The Merida has a better Frame and Fork. And its 3 x 10......... You will need that granny gear if you haven't been on a bike for long Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grebel Posted September 11, 2012 Share Based on looks alone I would go GT. Based on components I would go with the Merida (but I would bin the 505's.... and change to 520's at least) What's the difference in price? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gsxr Posted September 11, 2012 Share Based on looks alone I would go GT. Based on components I would go with the Merida (but I would bin the 505's.... and change to 520's at least) What's the difference in price? Gt 10kMerida 11kScott 9k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tubeless Posted September 11, 2012 Share Which one looks best to you? you must like the looks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awesme Posted September 11, 2012 Share Merida. Get a good frame (+fork), you going to end upgrading the other bits around it anyhow, in the long run. G Edited September 11, 2012 by awesme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grebel Posted September 11, 2012 Share Gt 10kMerida 11kScott 9k Pricing is indicative of the difference in the spec level. Which one do you like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gsxr Posted September 11, 2012 Share Pricing is indicative of the difference in the spec level. Which one do you like? I like the Gt and merida Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gsxr Posted September 11, 2012 Share or do I bite the bullet noe and rather get this FRAMESETFRAME: Matts Lite-D-SingleFORK: Fox 32 Float RL 100 Taper DRIVETRAINDERAILLEUR FRONT: Shimano Deore XTDERAILLEUR REAR: Shimano Deore XT-10SHIFTERS: Shimano Deore XT RapidfireBRAKE LEVERS: attachedBRAKES: Shimano M505 180/160CHAINWHEEL: Shimano Deore XT 42-32-24BB-SET: attachedCHAIN: KMC X10 10s WHEELSETHUBS: Shimano M435 CenRIMS: Merida XCD LiteFREEWHEEL: Shimano CS-HG62-10 11-36SPOKES: Black stainlessTIRES: Schwalbe Rocket Ron / Racing Ralph Performance 2.1 Fold COMPONENTSHANDLEBAR: Merida Pro OS 660 R25STEM: Merida Pro OSHEADSET: BC Comp NeckSEATPOST: Merida Pro 2 31.6SADDLE: ProLogo Phorma MalePEDALS: Shimano M505 http://99bikes.com.au/sites/99bikes.com.au/files/products/MATTS_LITE_XT_D_WHITE_BLACK_2012_CAT.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gsxr Posted September 11, 2012 Share For 15k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 11, 2012 Share http://www.silverbacklab.com/2011_website_SILVERBACK/spectra3.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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