Scott, Merida or Gt

[Guest]

or do I bite the bullet noe and rather get this

 

 

 

 

 

FRAMESET

FRAME: Matts Lite-D-Single

FORK: Fox 32 Float RL 100 Taper

 

DRIVETRAIN

DERAILLEUR FRONT: Shimano Deore XT

DERAILLEUR REAR: Shimano Deore XT-10

SHIFTERS: Shimano Deore XT Rapidfire

BRAKE LEVERS: attached

BRAKES: Shimano M505 180/160

CHAINWHEEL: Shimano Deore XT 42-32-24

BB-SET: attached

CHAIN: KMC X10 10s

 

WHEELSET

HUBS: Shimano M435 Cen

RIMS: Merida XCD Lite

FREEWHEEL: Shimano CS-HG62-10 11-36

SPOKES: Black stainless

TIRES: Schwalbe Rocket Ron / Racing Ralph Performance 2.1 Fold

 

COMPONENTS

HANDLEBAR: Merida Pro OS 660 R25

STEM: Merida Pro OS

HEADSET: BC Comp Neck

SEATPOST: Merida Pro 2 31.6

SADDLE: ProLogo Phorma Male

PEDALS: Shimano M505

 

 

http://99bikes.com.au/sites/99bikes.com.au/files/products/MATTS_LITE_XT_D_WHITE_BLACK_2012_CAT.jpg

 

Yes, If you can afford it, thats the better option. But its not a fair comparison.

Then you have to look at all bikes in the 15k range....

 

Infinity loop......

[BergForce]

Yes bite the bullet definitively , but consider going 29er also.

[Gsxr]

http://www.silverbac...CK/spectra3.htm

 

Nice any idea what price?

[Bianchi]

For 15k you can look at the Scott Scale Elite 29er (iirc) that costs 12k. I looked at it a while ago and it's not a bad bike at all.

 

Full XT, Rock Shox Reba. Elixir 3 brakes (admittedly not my favourite) and it weighs 11.5kg.

[Guest]

For 15k you can look at the Scott Scale Elite 29er (iirc) that costs 12k. I looked at it a while ago and it's not a bad bike at all.

 

Full XT, Rock Shox Reba. Elixir 3 brakes (admittedly not my favourite) and it weighs 11.5kg.

 

like I said as well, at 15k, there are other good options besides the Merida...

And yes, considered 29er?

[awesme]

in the end, decide on a budget for the best frame+forks. and get the best bits with it,

 

whatever you buy now, you will upgrade the extra bits, it's a itch thats difficult to ignore.

 

G

[Gsxr]

For 15k you can look at the Scott Scale Elite 29er (iirc) that costs 12k. I looked at it a while ago and it's not a bad bike at all.

 

Full XT, Rock Shox Reba. Elixir 3 brakes (admittedly not my favourite) and it weighs 11.5kg.

 

Ok they dont have the elite anymore but can do the scale 940 for 15k now im even more confused lol

 

Weight 11,6kg / 25,55lbs Frame SCOTT Scale 29 Alloy 6061 Custom Butted superligHeadtube tubing forged race disc dropouts 160PM bridgeless seatstays Integ. Headset / Replaceable hanger Fork FOX 32 Float 29 Evolution CTD Air CTD damper with 3 modes alloy 1 1/8" steerer reb. Adj. / 100 mm travel Remote System SCOTT LRD suspension technologie lock - ride / platform - descend activate by Rideloc Remote Lever Lockout - Platform - 100mm Headset Ritchey Comp 1 1/8" semi integrated 44/50mm Derailleur (Rear) Shimano XT RD-M781 SGS Shadow Type / 30 Speed Derailleur (Front) Shimano SLX FC-M670 / 34.9mm Shifters Shimano SLX SL-M670 Rapidfire plus / 2 way release w/gear indicator Brake Levers Shimano BL-M596 Disc Brakes Shimano BR-M596 Disc 180/F and 160/R mm SM-RT64 CL Rotor Crankset Shimano XT FC-M780 hollowtech 2 42Ax32Ax24A T BB-Set Shimano Cartridge / 68mm shell Handlebar Syncros FL2.0 Tbar 6061 D.B. / OS / 700mm H'stem Syncros FL1.5 7050 Alloy / oversize 31.8mm 1-1/8" / 6° angle Pedals Wellgo M-21 Seatpost Syncros FL2.5 / 31.6mm Seat Syncros XR2.0 / CROM rails Hub (Front) Formula CL92 Hub (Rear) Shimano FH-M629 Disc CL Chain Shimano CN-HG54 Cassette Shimano SLX CS-HG81-10 11-36 T Spokes DT Swiss Champion Black 1.8mm Rims Syncros XC-49 Disc 32H / Eyelets Tires Schwalbe Rocket Ron 29 x 2.1 / 67EPI Kevlar Bead Performance Serie http://assets.bikeexchange.com.au/dbimages/bike/fn_large/265/102116265/popup/Scale_640.jpg

[awesme]

welcome to the self induced, loved land of bike buying/selecting confusion.

 

G

 

 

 

Ok they dont have the elite anymore but can do the scale 940 for 15k now im even more confused lol

 

Weight 11,6kg / 25,55lbs Frame SCOTT Scale 29 Alloy 6061 Custom Butted superligHeadtube tubing forged race disc dropouts 160PM bridgeless seatstays Integ. Headset / Replaceable hanger Fork FOX 32 Float 29 Evolution CTD Air CTD damper with 3 modes alloy 1 1/8" steerer reb. Adj. / 100 mm travel Remote System SCOTT LRD suspension technologie lock - ride / platform - descend activate by Rideloc Remote Lever Lockout - Platform - 100mm Headset Ritchey Comp 1 1/8" semi integrated 44/50mm Derailleur (Rear) Shimano XT RD-M781 SGS Shadow Type / 30 Speed Derailleur (Front) Shimano SLX FC-M670 / 34.9mm Shifters Shimano SLX SL-M670 Rapidfire plus / 2 way release w/gear indicator Brake Levers Shimano BL-M596 Disc Brakes Shimano BR-M596 Disc 180/F and 160/R mm SM-RT64 CL Rotor Crankset Shimano XT FC-M780 hollowtech 2 42Ax32Ax24A T BB-Set Shimano Cartridge / 68mm shell Handlebar Syncros FL2.0 Tbar 6061 D.B. / OS / 700mm H'stem Syncros FL1.5 7050 Alloy / oversize 31.8mm 1-1/8" / 6° angle Pedals Wellgo M-21 Seatpost Syncros FL2.5 / 31.6mm Seat Syncros XR2.0 / CROM rails Hub (Front) Formula CL92 Hub (Rear) Shimano FH-M629 Disc CL Chain Shimano CN-HG54 Cassette Shimano SLX CS-HG81-10 11-36 T Spokes DT Swiss Champion Black 1.8mm Rims Syncros XC-49 Disc 32H / Eyelets Tires Schwalbe Rocket Ron 29 x 2.1 / 67EPI Kevlar Bead Performance Serie http://assets.bikeexchange.com.au/dbimages/bike/fn_large/265/102116265/popup/Scale_640.jpg

[Gsxr]

HAHA yes the only thing thats gonna make it easier for me is if I can get a 15k bike for 12k lol

[Robrider]

HAHA yes the only thing thats gonna make it easier for me is if I can get a 15k bike for 12k lol

 

First 10k, now 15k... soon you will be looking at 20k

 

My opinion on the first 3 bikes, quite a few people say that merida frame is the best, I disagree there.

 

Merida TFS can be compared to the GT avalanche frame, heavier and slightly more relaxed geometry.

Zaskar is more equivalent to the Merida HFS - lighter and more race like geometry.

[HandH]

[Gsxr]

 

lol

[udxcob]

Go for the Scott

[SeaBee]

Yeah well, if you're upping it to the 15k bracket, some of the Zaskar 29ers falls below that as well... seeing that it's a cousin of one of your original options. Just a thought.

[nickc]

GT

[Trivium]

Merida TFS 900 has the better specs.