Flashfozzy Posted January 16, 2014 Posted January 16, 2014 (edited) I currently ride a Merida TFS300 26" with XT derailers, Mavic SLR rims and a RockShox Dual Air. I have been offered a Merida Big.Nine 1500 Lite with a whole 68km on the clock. Besides the obvious wheel size benefit is this bike going to: Last me 5 years?Be as much fun as my current steed?Is it a worthy purchase at R10K? Is there something better for the similar price?At 90kg, is there any worry of this frame wheel combo failing? Please advise any thoughts good or bad. Full Spec as followsFrame Name Merida Big.Nine Lite BC-D-Single R12 Fork Fox 32 Float 29 CTD Remote ready O/C (1.5T) - Evo100Derailleur Front Shimano SLX HD double Derailleur Rear Shimano SLX Shadow+ Shifter Front Shimano SLX ispec Shifter Rear Shimano SLX ispec Brake Front Shimano SLX 180 mm ice Cen Brake Rear Shimano SLX 160 mm ice Cen Chainwheel Shimano SLX 38-24 Chain KMC X10 10s Hub Front Shimano SLX Cen Hub Rear Shimano SLX-12 Cen Rim Mavic EN321-29 Freewheel Shimano CS-HG-10 11-36 Tires Continental X-King 2.2Spokes black stainless Handlebar Stem Merida Pro K OS -16°AD Handlebar Merida Pro OS 680 Flat Headset Big Conoid A-Bearing Seat Post Merida Pro H SB0 27.2 mm Saddle Fizik Gobi Pedal Shimano M520 Weight 12.40 kg Edited January 16, 2014 by flashfozzy
deanbean Posted January 17, 2014 Posted January 17, 2014 Seems like good value, Fox fork, SLX shadow+ gruppo, Alu frame, but it won't be as nimble as your 26" bike, I think.
shaper Posted January 17, 2014 Posted January 17, 2014 keep your original steed as well and have fun on both !! ZakAttak 1
Super Sywurm Posted January 17, 2014 Posted January 17, 2014 BUY IT (if the bike is in good condition)!!!
PoiZoNouZ Posted January 19, 2014 Posted January 19, 2014 My mate rides a very similar Merida, he weighs 105 and loves the bike!
Wayne Potgieter Posted January 20, 2014 Posted January 20, 2014 ummmm, as you are new here, let me help you. N+1. That is all you will ever need to know about bike purchases. Trust me. Leigh B 1
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