Flashfozzy Posted January 8, 2014 Share There is a new merida 2013 nintey nine carbon xt at linden cycles fir R25000. Is this equivalent to the anthem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feetup Posted January 9, 2014 Share There is a new merida 2013 nintey nine carbon xt at linden cycles fir R25000. Is this equivalent to the anthem?what components,rims,hub etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevieL Posted January 9, 2014 Share I saw a Scott Spark 950 at Westdene for R22k. Looks helluva nice too.Is this in the Giants league, or not really?Fox suspension front and back, XT rear mech, Deore brakes. Edited January 9, 2014 by StevieL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie1 Posted January 9, 2014 Share https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/74994-brand-new-merida-99-2000das-in-never-been-ridden/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevieL Posted January 9, 2014 Share http://www.thehubsa....er-been-ridden/ Nice bike, but I am focusing purely on a 29er. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howardb118 Posted January 9, 2014 Share OK, so I have no more than 25 000 to spend. Looking for a 29er for around this price...What is the best value for money?The Giant Anthem X looks like a good buy. A friend has one and swears by it... What else should I be looking at?I have a Santa Cruz Tall Boy 29 aluminium for you almost new view on the web under dual suspension for R15000 frame alone now is R25000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted January 9, 2014 Share On the Merida and the Scott - can't really place them in the same bracket as the Giant, as they were designed to act "like hardtails" even though they're FS bikes. I'd say they're more along the lines of the extreme race bikes, and not as durable and flexible (from a terrain perspective) as the Giant. Any FS bike that is designed to act like a hardtail in certain conditions shouldn't be called an FS bike, imo StevieL 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuddyMike Posted January 9, 2014 Share Giant vs Scott vs Merida..........Giant Anthem every time. Edited January 9, 2014 by MuddyMike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madbradd Posted January 9, 2014 Share Last year this time I was looking at the anthem, epic comp, merida and scott. Anthem seems more versatile in that it is "an xc bike with trail manners" (I think thats from pinkbike) whereas the others are more race oriented.For value on the components.... merida > giant > scott > spez. I went with the giant and upgraded the shifters and crank to xt, added geax tnt tyres and walked out at 25k on the nose.Am I happy? Hells bells yes, but last years paint wasn't the best.Would I change anything? Yes. Would have left the slx crank on and upgraded the brakes as well.... last years was avid 5s, this years is slx.If I had 25k now for a bike..... anthem for sure... xt shifters upgrade only. Plus this years paint looks amazeballs.How are the wheels? I'm clocking 110kgs, and haven't had any issues. StevieL 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichieT Posted January 9, 2014 Share Depending on your type of riding, check out the Giant Trance as well pierre- 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dee_biker Posted January 9, 2014 Share Last year this time I was looking at the anthem, epic comp, merida and scott. Anthem seems more versatile in that it is "an xc bike with trail manners" (I think thats from pinkbike) whereas the others are more race oriented.For value on the components.... merida > giant > scott > spez. I went with the giant and upgraded the shifters and crank to xt, added geax tnt tyres and walked out at 25k on the nose.Am I happy? Hells bells yes, but last years paint wasn't the best.Would I change anything? Yes. Would have left the slx crank on and upgraded the brakes as well.... last years was avid 5s, this years is slx.If I had 25k now for a bike..... anthem for sure... xt shifters upgrade only. Plus this years paint looks amazeballs.How are the wheels? I'm clocking 110kgs, and haven't had any issues. I had the same thing last year, luckily my budget was little higher around 35k, but could not find anything close to the Anthem Advanced. If I had 25k to spend, no question, the Anthem X1 without a doubt. Best suspension in the business. This bike is happy with the smooth gravel as well as the gnarly stuff. It was the only 29er 100mm travel bike in the Trail Bike of the Year 2013 finalists. That says a lot. http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/bikes/mountain/product/review-giant-anthem-x1-11-40872/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNENJFxwpfE Edited January 9, 2014 by dee_biker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CleatsnCleavage Posted January 9, 2014 Share Personally I would avoid Giant as their 29ers are known for having quite long chainstays which can give the bike a sluggish response, so I would compare those on whatever bikes I was looking at, along with components. Depends what you are wanting to use your bike for too, I guess. I have a Scott Spark 920 which I love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rouxtjie Posted January 9, 2014 Share Personally I would avoid Giant as their 29ers are known for having quite long chainstays which can give the bike a sluggish response, so I would compare those on whatever bikes I was looking at, along with components. Depends what you are wanting to use your bike for too, I guess. I have a Scott Spark 920 which I love.I wouldn't take it as far as avoid, but yes you do have a point, they don't feel as nippy / zippy / response in the tight stuff. CleatsnCleavage 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashfozzy Posted January 9, 2014 Share Merida CF XT spec Fork Fox 32 Float 29 CTD Remote-Ready O/C **(1.5T) - Evo 120 Shock Fox Float CTD Remote BV SV - Factory Derailleur Front Shimano Deore XT HD Triple Derailleur Rear Shimano Deore XT Shadow+ Shifter Front Shimano Deore XT ispec Shifter Rear Shimano Deore XT ispec Brake Front Shimano M596 180 mm Cen Brake Rear Shimano M596 180 mm Cen Chainwheel Shimano Deore XT 40-30-22 Chain KMC X10 10s Hub Front Shimano Deore Cen Hub Rear Shimano Deore-12 Cen Rim Merida Big.Nine Pro D Freewheel Shimano CS-HG-10 11-36 Tires Schwalbe Racing Ralph 29 Perf. 2.25 fold / Schwalbe Racing Ralph 29 Perf. 2.25 fold Spokes black stainless Handlebar Stem Merida Pro Carbon -5° Handlebar Merida Pro OS 680 Flat Headset Big Conoid A-Bearing Seat Post Merida Carbon H SB0 31.6 mm Saddle Selle Italia X1 Pedal XC Alloy Weight 13.20 kg Is it worth R25K? Edited January 9, 2014 by flashfozzy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CleatsnCleavage Posted January 9, 2014 Share Despite all the 'XT' written in that blurb...It's still a Merida *ducks* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr X Posted January 9, 2014 Share On the Merida and the Scott - can't really place them in the same bracket as the Giant, as they were designed to act "like hardtails" even though they're FS bikes. I'd say they're more along the lines of the extreme race bikes, and not as durable and flexible (from a terrain perspective) as the Giant. Any FS bike that is designed to act like a hardtail in certain conditions shouldn't be called an FS bike, imo In my opinion these bikes are in the same bracket as in 29er 100mm dually. The Giant seems more versatile because the suspension works so well. It is my opinion that the Giant is probably just a better bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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