FSR Stumpy or Giant Trance?

[MaXiMuM]

That's a surprise because as I understand it, Merida have been building them up to now, and Merida owns 50% of Specialised...

Please give us the link?

[RichieT]

Here's one... sorry 49%

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merida_Bikes

[TCRCARBON]

If I could only own one bike it would be a trance. Have had the 26 in alu and carbon have a 29er at the moment. Have an anthem adv in 650b.

The trance is light enough to climb with a seriously shreds downhill. I have beefed the front end with a pike and 1-2m drop offs are within the bikes abilities. You could also go with a revelation RCT which is lighter than the pike. The travel is so plush compared to any other bikes I've had yet remains efficient.

Careful of the proprietary shocks on some specialized bikes which are not serviceable at all shops. Make sure of maintenance costs, service intervals etc.

 

 

 

[RichieT]

And another...

 

http://forums.mtbr.com/general-discussion/merida-%3D-specialized-292022.html

 

there's loads of info, just google "merida builds Specialized bikes" or similar. and see what pops up.

[RichieT]

And BTW I own 26" Anthem and 26" Trance and love them both for their particular merits.. and will think of a 650b when upgrading the Anthem, have yet to ride one though...

[Dawels]

How tall are you and what area do you rude?