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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 200

http://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 SHOCK

Fork: ROCK SHOCK RECON GOLD SOLO AIR W/REMOTE LOCKOUT AND 100MM TRAVEL

Brakes: AVID ELIXIR 1 HYDRAULIC 180F/160R

Shifter SHIMANO SLX

Front Derailleur: SHIMANO DEORE 10 SPEED

Rear Derailleur: SHIMANO XT LONG CAGE 10-SPEED

Crankset: SHIMANO M552 42-32-24T

Cassette: SHIMANO SLX 11-36

Hub front: KORE XCD SL

Hub rear: KORE XCD SL

Rims: KORE XCD SL

Tires: 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 4

Fork Rock Shox Recon Gold TK 29" 100mm

Rear Shock Fox Float RL

Rims STANS Crest 29 Double Wall Aluminium

Hubs Shimano SLX Center lock

Tyres axxis Crossmark 29" x 2.1

Shifters Shimano SLX 10 Speed Rapidfire Plus

Front derailleur Shimano Deore 10 Speed

Rear derailleur Shimano XT Shadow 10 Speed

Crankset Shimano SLX 24/32/42T 10 Speed, 2 Piece

Bottom bracket Shimano 2 Piece Incl

Cassette Shimano HG62, 10 Speed 11-34T

Pedals Shimano PD-M505

Brake set Shimano Deore Hydraulic Disc

Posted

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.

Posted (edited)

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 by Grondpad
Posted (edited)

That's not a bad price for the Mercury Comp, i have one with slightly different specs and very happy.

Edited by scotty
Posted

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? :unsure:

Posted

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.

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