Ryan Posted November 9, 2012 Share Hi Guys, I you had a choose between these two what would you take between a new stock standard Merida TFS 500 or a GT Zaskar with Mavic Cross Rides and Sram x5 and x7 and better shock I thing Rox Shox recon about six months old?? OR Something new in the R7500 bracket?? Edited November 9, 2012 by Ryanie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted November 9, 2012 Share Why is that Karma? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cav' Posted November 9, 2012 Share +1 GT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 9, 2012 Share which zaskar is it? to be honest, i prefer RS over Suntour as a 1st preference between the 2 bikes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted November 9, 2012 Share The Merida had RS Dart 2...GT has Juicy Brakes?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peewee1 Posted November 9, 2012 Share GT definitely. And it has better wheels. But also you have to decide whether you want Shimano or SRAM components. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted November 9, 2012 Share Its 2012 not Elite ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 9, 2012 Share The Merida had RS Dart 2...GT has Juicy Brakes?? dart? see, cycle lab stocks this model as well with Suntour fork.. what specs do you have on the merida? lets see... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted November 9, 2012 Share XT rear Deore Crank Brakes standard Hydraulic Disc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 9, 2012 Share XT rear Deore Crank Brakes standard Hydraulic Disc full list please, seems the CL list is diff from what you have Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted November 9, 2012 Share Speeds 27 Sizes [14.5]-16-18-20-22-[24]" Frame Matts TFS Pro-D-Single Color 1. White/Blue 2. Anthracite/Metallic white Fork Rock Shox Dart 3 100 Poploc Derailleur front Shimano Deore low 34.9 Derailleur rear Shimano XT-9 Shifters Shimano Deore Rapidfire Brake levers attached Brakes Shimano M445 180/160 mm Chainwheel Shimano Deore 44-32-22 BB-Set attached Chain Shimano CN-HG53 Hubs Shimano M435 centerlock Rims Matts Pro D Freewheel Shimano CS-HG50-9 11-34 Spokes Black stainless Tires Merida Race Lite 2.1 Handlebar FSA XC 282L OS R18 660 Stem FSA OS-190 6° Headset M10 Neck Seatpost FSA SL280 SB25 31.6 Saddle X-Mission Side-3 Pedals XC Alloy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted November 9, 2012 Share Thanks Mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raab Posted November 9, 2012 Share GT but I am biased, love GT bikes, own 3 of them and have a few frames lying around as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cav' Posted November 9, 2012 Share GT but I am biased, love GT bikes, own 3 of them and have a few frames lying around as wellAlso a huge GT fan - I mean damn they been around since 1979.From BMX to AM to XC ro road - the tripple triangle design is awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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