Jackes Posted November 8, 2012 Share Lets leave price out of the equation for the start. Purely on pro's and con's (unfortunately this includes looks hey), which is the better bike / buy here. Some of the differences below: 2013 Merida Juliet 300 / 2012 Specialized Myka Frame - Juliet Comp-SingleFork - SR XCM MLO 100 / Rockshox Tora TK SLDerailleur Front - Shimano M390 / AlivioDerailleur Rear - Shimano SLX-9 / DeoreShifter - Shimano SL-M430 -3 / -9 / DeoreBrake - Tektro Draco 180/160 mmChainwheel - Shimano M430 octa 44-32-22 CGBbset - Shimano OctalinkChain - KMC Z99 9sHub - Alloy Disc QR / Shimano M475 DiscRim - Juliet Comp D / RHD AlexrimsFreewheel - Shimano CS-HG20-9 11-34Tire - Merida Speed 2.1 / The Captain 2Bliss ReadyHandlebar - Merida Comp OS, 620 / 25 mm RiseHandlebar Stem - Merida Comp 2 OS, 17°Headset - Conoid 811N Neck / FSASeat Post - Merida Comp SB12°, 27.2 mmSaddle - Juliet SportPedal - Lite Alloy Edited November 8, 2012 by Jackes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR ◣◢ Posted November 8, 2012 Share Don't take the Spez~ Front wheel looks broken Jackes. How tall are you and why the need for a ladies specific bike? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackes Posted November 8, 2012 Share Jackes. How tall are you and why the need for a ladies specific bike? I am 1.89m tall. But the ladies specific bike is for the missus, who is 1.65m tall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR ◣◢ Posted November 8, 2012 Share Ah ok. At 1.65 the ladies bike will be good What is her current fitness and skill level? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockCoach Posted November 8, 2012 Share Always go for the one with the better fork 'n wheels. Coenie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coenie Posted November 8, 2012 Share Always go for the one with the better fork 'n wheels. In other words, the Spez... RockCoach 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackes Posted November 8, 2012 Share What is her current fitness and skill level?After two pregnancies we have only recently started to ride again so unfit at this stage. She has only been on a mtb trail once before. So this is the start of things to come, but this purchase will have to last a longgggg time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackes Posted November 8, 2012 Share Always go for the one with the better fork 'n wheels. Presumably the Specialized then ?I take it the Rockshox are a fair bit better than the suntour ? It's sorry it is'nt a airshock, but I guess you can sort that out later as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR ◣◢ Posted November 8, 2012 Share In that case go for the bike like Slick suggested with the best fork and wheels. The rest can be upgraded as and when needed. Maybe pop in at Hannes and have a chat with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackes Posted November 8, 2012 Share Ok, any idea what will be a fair price for the Spez in spotless secondhand condition ( 3 races )? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR ◣◢ Posted November 8, 2012 Share 65% to 70% of original retail price depending on condition. Edited November 8, 2012 by S.I.R Maxxis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNT1 Posted November 8, 2012 Share Ok, any idea what will be a fair price for the Spez in spotless secondhand condition ( 3 races )? Ya, get a S or XS normal, as in not lady specific, bike with better kit and in better condition, for less, and spend the balance on a proper bike setup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackes Posted November 9, 2012 Share Apparently the ladies bike is the better choice @ 1.65m? Also, I did'nt really see normal bikes with better specs for cheaper? The first Merida with rockshox is the TFS500 @ R9,000? But that is airshocks. Edited November 9, 2012 by Jackes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smolly Posted November 9, 2012 Share Amateurs! Everyone knows that it must be a red one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackes Posted November 9, 2012 Share Amateurs! Everyone knows that it must be a red one!I'm buying a bicycle, not a ferrari Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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