Reeb Posted November 8, 2013 Share I have eventually narrowed down my choice to these two FS bikes, which would you recommend? Any feedback would be appreciated. Axis A20 FS - R11 200http://www.vbike.co.za/axis-a20-fs-29er-2013/ Frame: AXIS™ PROJECT 29ER DOUBLE BUTTED ALLOY FULL SUSPENSION FRAME. 4 BAR LINKAGE 100MM TRAVEL WITH FULL BEARING PIVOTS Shock: X-FUSION 02-RL GOLD AIR SHOCKFork: ROCK SHOCK RECON GOLD SOLO AIR W/REMOTE LOCKOUT AND 100MM TRAVELBrakes: AVID ELIXIR 1 HYDRAULIC 180F/160RShifter SHIMANO SLXFront Derailleur: SHIMANO DEORE 10 SPEEDRear Derailleur: SHIMANO XT LONG CAGE 10-SPEEDCrankset: SHIMANO M552 42-32-24TCassette: SHIMANO SLX 11-36Hub front: KORE XCD SLHub rear: KORE XCD SLRims: KORE XCD SLTires: CONTINENTAL RACE-KING WIRE 29 X2.2 SILVERBACK MERCURY COMP R13 999.00 http://www.vbike.co.za/silverback-mercury-comp-29/ Frame G2 Force Alloy with IDS EVO 4Fork Rock Shox Recon Gold TK 29" 100mmRear Shock Fox Float RLRims STANS Crest 29 Double Wall AluminiumHubs Shimano SLX Center lockTyres axxis Crossmark 29" x 2.1Shifters Shimano SLX 10 Speed Rapidfire PlusFront derailleur Shimano Deore 10 SpeedRear derailleur Shimano XT Shadow 10 SpeedCrankset Shimano SLX 24/32/42T 10 Speed, 2 PieceBottom bracket Shimano 2 Piece InclCassette Shimano HG62, 10 Speed 11-34TPedals Shimano PD-M505Brake set Shimano Deore Hydraulic Disc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eugene Posted November 12, 2013 Share Axis is owned by Scott. There has been tons of complaints about Scott after sales service. There has been tons of compliments about Silverbacks after sales service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grondpad Posted November 12, 2013 Share I would say the silverback. The components are a bit better and I think the crest rims with SLX hubs will give the SB an edge over the Axis. I like the SLX crankset on the SB as well and prefer the Fox shock over the XFusion Edited November 12, 2013 by Grondpad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty Posted November 12, 2013 Share That's not a bad price for the Mercury Comp, i have one with slightly different specs and very happy. Edited November 12, 2013 by scotty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Vader Posted November 12, 2013 Share Silverback.Much better wheels.Better cranks and better brakes.Better rear shock.Better aftersales service ( actually great service in my experience).All the above already stated by other posts.So why am I writing this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmycool Posted November 12, 2013 Share One thing I can say is that those Kore xcd sl wheels are bullet proof. I have been absolutely thrashing mine this whole year with my 110kg backside on them and they still run perfectly true. I'm not sure the crest rims would still be turning by now with the abuse I have put them through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reeb Posted November 12, 2013 Share Thanks for the comments have ordered the Silverback. Hoping for delivery this week,. Cant Wait Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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