ngala24 Posted February 8, 2008 Share My current ride is a Merida AM5000 D with full XTR but a friend has a Cannondale Carbon Rush Lefty for sale with XT on it.Do i keep my current ride or try sell sell it and go with the Cannondale ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thug Posted February 8, 2008 Share All depends on the type of riding you do. In my opinion, the Merida is a much more versatile bike than the Rush. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Man with no name Posted February 8, 2008 Share Since its your mate, ask him for a test run. You must comfy with the bike, above everything else. Take it for a spin, put it through its paces, bit of technical stuff. You will know when you feel it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwan Kemp Posted February 28, 2008 Share All depends on the type of riding you do. In my opinion' date=' the Merida is a much more versatile bike than the Rush.[/quote'] Good advice. Go with whatever feels best and not with media hype. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amoryns Posted February 28, 2008 Share Merida.....personal opinion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big JD Posted February 28, 2008 Share Get the rush. No question.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinnekop Posted February 28, 2008 Share Rush....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amoryns Posted February 28, 2008 Share onthou jy vra nou op 'n bord waar almal omtrent cannondales ry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scalpel Posted February 28, 2008 Share onthou jy vra nou op 'n bord waar almal omtrent cannondales ry Afikaans 101!! Dis nie 'n bord nie, maar wel 'n FORUM!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinnekop Posted February 28, 2008 Share onthou jy vra nou op 'n bord waar almal omtrent cannondales ry Jy ry nie een nie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted February 28, 2008 Share My current ride is a Merida AM5000 D with full XTR but a friend has a Cannondale Carbon Rush Lefty for sale with XT on it.Do i keep my current ride or try sell sell it and go with the Cannondale ? Rather keep your Merida and wait for another Specialized Epic/Stumpjumper to come available that is in your price range and the correct size ...... now there is an independant opinion for you huh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty Posted February 28, 2008 Share My current ride is a Merida AM5000 D with full XTR but a friend has a Cannondale Carbon Rush Lefty for sale with XT on it.Do i keep my current ride or try sell sell it and go with the Cannondale ? Rather keep your Merida and wait for another Specialized Epic/Stumpjumper to come available that is in your price range and the correct size ...... now there is an independant opinion for you huh Words of wisdom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amoryns Posted February 28, 2008 Share onthou jy vra nou op 'n bord waar almal omtrent cannondales ry Jy ry nie een nie. NOPE ITALIAN STALLION LOOK AT THE NEW CANNONDALE http://www.singletrackworld.com/article.php?sid=2725 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ngala24 Posted February 28, 2008 Share To give you guys an update the AM5000 is up for sale in the classifieds and ive gone with a Merida Mission Carbon !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_BBi Posted February 28, 2008 Share You had to choose between x and y, and then choose z. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoLefty!! Posted March 3, 2008 Share They are two very different bikesThe Rush is more long trave XC race bike that is stable and forgiving enough so it can be used for trail duties. The Merida is more a trial bike that could used for racing on the odd occassion. Faced with a similar decision two years ago I went with the Rush. The suspension felt more linear and the the bike felt more lively. A more direct competitor to the AM5000 is the Cannondale Prophet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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