BIG 99 Posted May 12, 2014 Share Will a Merida big nine 99 XT-M full suspension ( Dt Swiss shock M212 ) be strong enough for me and give me comfortable enough ride me weighing 125 kg I want to upgrade from my hard tail Some specs below Fork 32 Float 29 CTD O/C- Evolution 100 Taper Shock DT M212 38 ABS w/Remote Derailleur Front Shimano Deore XT high direct Triple Derailleur Rear Shimano Deore XT Shifter Shimano Deore XT -3 / -10 Brake Lever attached Brake Shimano SLX 180/180 mm Chainwheel Shimano Deore XT 42-32-24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Karma Posted May 12, 2014 Share Most important feature to look at is not listed, the wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLuvsMtb Posted May 12, 2014 Share The biggest factor to consider is the wheelset. Find out whether the stock wheels have a weight limit (or search it on the internet) and if they do, ask what the bike shop would charge to swop out for a wheelset with no weight limit. A "big" friend of mine had catastrophic wheel failure (he weighed about 135kg at the time, now he's about 110kg) during a race. They guy's front wheel decided to give up while he was in the middle of some rocky singletrack. Apart from serious injury, the manufacturer would not honour a warrantee claim because he exceeded the 230lbs (about 104 kg) weight limit for the wheels. The shop shrugged their shoulders when he pointed out to them that he mentioned his weight when buying the bike too, so he had to fork out for a new wheelset and find another bike shop in the process too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plentipotential Posted May 12, 2014 Share Rear travel? I would go for a bike with 120 mm minimum on the front and 5" on the rear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dre Posted May 12, 2014 Share I think the rims are the thing you should keep in mind when asking whether strong enough. the standard rims are usually pretty strong, but quite heavy. Which wheels does it come with? Edit: took too long to type... they beat me to it. Edited May 12, 2014 by dre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nonky Posted May 12, 2014 Share I would also check the suspension/manufacturer specs for any weight limits on the dual-susp (front and rear). A BIG (180kg) mate of mine was advised to get a hardtail, as no dual-susp on earth could handle his weight. There is a "clyde" (as in the BIG horse) forum on mtbr.com - go check it out. Most posts say that 300lbs/135kgs SHOULD be ok... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vetseun Posted May 12, 2014 Share I think the rims are the thing you should keep in mind when asking whether strong enough. the standard rims are usually pretty strong, but quite heavy. Which wheels does it come with? Edit: took too long to type... they beat me to it.At 125 KG, I don't think that the OP will be a weight weenie. Big fellas need stronger stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChUkKy Posted May 12, 2014 Share At 125 KG, I don't think that the OP will be a weight weenie. Big fellas need stronger stuff. How fat are you?What do you ride? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG 99 Posted May 12, 2014 Share How fat are you?What do you ride?Im not fat at all just a big Guy and losing weightIve been riding the merida big nine 900 hard tail for 2 years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porqui Posted May 12, 2014 Share You might want to consider larger rotors on your brakes depending on what type of riding you do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChUkKy Posted May 12, 2014 Share Im not fat at all just a big Guy and losing weightIve been riding the merida big nine 900 hard tail for 2 years I know you weigh 125kg as you said in your original post I was asking Vetseun how fat he is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG 99 Posted May 12, 2014 Share The biggest factor to consider is the wheelset. Find out whether the stock wheels have a weight limit (or search it on the internet) and if they do, ask what the bike shop would charge to swop out for a wheelset with no weight limit.A "big" friend of mine had catastrophic wheel failure (he weighed about 135kg at the time, now he's about 110kg) during a race. They guy's front wheel decided to give up while he was in the middle of some rocky singletrack. Apart from serious injury, the manufacturer would not honour a warrantee claim because he exceeded the 230lbs (about 104 kg) weight limit for the wheels. The shop shrugged their shoulders when he pointed out to them that he mentioned his weight when buying the bike too, so he had to fork out for a new wheelset and find another bike shop in the process too. Rim Mavic Crossride Disc 29 [R12] Freewheel Shimano CS-HG62-10 11-36 Tire Maxxis Crossmark 29er 2.1 fold Handlebar Merida Pro OS Flat, 680 mm Handlebar Stem Merida Pro K OS, -16° Headset FSA No.55E Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG 99 Posted May 12, 2014 Share Most important feature to look at is not listed, the wheels. Rim Mavic Crossride Disc 29 [R12] Freewheel Shimano CS-HG62-10 11-36 Tire Maxxis Crossmark 29er 2.1 fold Handlebar Merida Pro OS Flat, 680 mm Handlebar Stem Merida Pro K OS, -16° Headset FSA No.55E Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Ruinaard Posted May 12, 2014 Share I am now on ZTR Arch EX rims as i now fall in to the big fella/weight limit category. There are lots of good rims out there but the build also matters. Straight spokes on the ones you want strong and a good builder. The reason i think everyone is going on about wheels is because as i have noticed, its this area that the manufacturers skimp on to reduce the price, and as the post says, it they fail you have a big get off. So lots of bikes that look well specced have cheap rims. There were some horrendous photos on the hub of Scott and other brands whose rims pretzel at the first sign of a big drop off. The bike is cool otherwise. But pay attention to wheels as a big guy. I bent a set of ZTR Arch rims in 6 months, which was totally predictable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Ruinaard Posted May 12, 2014 Share You might want to consider larger rotors on your brakes depending on what type of riding you do.Aah yes. Another thing i did. Cheapest and best upgrade ever. 180mm rotor front at least. 180mm rear is a bit overkill, but great when going downhill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Karma Posted May 12, 2014 Share Rim Mavic Crossride Disc 29 [R12] Freewheel Shimano CS-HG62-10 11-36 Tire Maxxis Crossmark 29er 2.1 fold Handlebar Merida Pro OS Flat, 680 mm Handlebar Stem Merida Pro K OS, -16° Headset FSA No.55E Maximum rider weight Mavic wheels:Mavic Deemax Ultimate 26 115 KgMavic Crossmax SLR 26 85 KgMavic Crossmax SLR 29 85 Kg Mavic Crossmax ST 26 100 KgMavic Crossmax ST 29 100 KgMavic Crosstrail 26 100 KgMavic Crossone 29 100 KgMavic Crossone 27,5 100 KgMavic Crossride 29 100 KgMavic Crossride 27,5 100 Kg GLuvsMtb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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