Vivs Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 Greetings All I recently sold my old MTB and after much research had pretty much settled on getting the 2015 Merida Big Nine XT Edition:http://www.hotspotcycles.co.za/product/2015-merida-big-nine-xt/ Now, for R2.5k more, I can get the 2014 GT Zaskar LE 9R Expert:http://www.gtbicycles.com/usa_en/2014/bikes/mountain/xc/2014-zaskar-le-9r-expert I like the look and feel of both bikes, but it looks like the GT has a better fork and wheels. Not a competitive rider, so wondering if the extra R2.5k is worth it?
brucem76 Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 I got my 2014 GT Zaskar 9R Expert for a lot less than that - what is the "LE"?
Vivs Posted January 25, 2015 Author Posted January 25, 2015 I got my 2014 GT Zaskar 9R Expert for a lot less than that - what is the "LE"?Not Sure what the LE is, but this is the red/black combo and is listed on Obike.co.za as"was R25K, now R20k".Same bike as yours?
brucem76 Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 No, mine is green and black, I'll check the specs and see what diff the LE makes as the specs look almost identical to mine
brucem76 Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 Apologies, mine is the Elite, not the Expert...
Vivs Posted January 25, 2015 Author Posted January 25, 2015 No, mine is green and black, I'll check the specs and see what diff the LE makes as the specs look almost identical to mineI think the Green/Black one is the "Elite'? - listed on Obike for R15k....Hows it been going with the bike though?
brucem76 Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 I think the Green/Black one is the "Elite'? - listed on Obike for R15k....Hows it been going with the bike though?Loving it. Really happy with what I got, for what I paid (bit less than that quoted price)
ByronH Posted January 26, 2015 Posted January 26, 2015 Hey. I got the Zaskar Pro LE from 2012. The LE means slightly more aggressive angles, and my LE frame is 6069 aluminum as opposed to 6061, making it ever so slightly stiffer. But not a huge huge difference... The Zaskar LE is a responsive, agile and relatively light bike. You may find the Merida not quite as aggressive and light, but maybe a bit more forgiving. my wife has a 2010 Merida. It's also a fantastic bike, built well. Either ways, I think you'll be happy. But the GT is a touch more exclusive. But then again, I'm a touch biased. Having a good fork, and light, strong wheels does make a noticeable difference... That's without bias
Madmac Posted January 26, 2015 Posted January 26, 2015 I can't speak of the performance of either bikes but looking at the spec difference, definitely worth spending the extra for the GT.
Vivs Posted January 27, 2015 Author Posted January 27, 2015 Thanks for the advice guys.Nice detail Byron - even adjusted for the bias (GT profile pic and all.....)
cpelser Posted January 27, 2015 Posted January 27, 2015 Sola 1 has better components than the GT. GT WAAAY better than the Merida, which basically just has XT on the "most visible" components with a much cheaper shock... Edit: I'm lying, the GT has the best components.. , Better than Sola 1
pieterhorn74 Posted January 28, 2015 Posted January 28, 2015 Vir n goeie deel op n Pinarello 65i Think skakel of sms my op 0823713866 Fiets is 48-50 frame!!!
ByronH Posted January 29, 2015 Posted January 29, 2015 Vir n goeie deel op n Pinarello 65i Think skakel of sms my op 0823713866 Fiets is 48-50 frame!!!What has this got to do with this thread? seriously. Go post in the classifieds. The 65i think is a flippin road bike, we are talking about GT and Merida mountain bikes.
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