Merida or Trek

[jonnow]

I have decided to start cycling, and need some assistance on which road bike to purchase. I am looking at the Merida 901 or the Trek 1.2.

 

Which bike is better/more value for money?

 

[keith]

Hey jonnow I just started cycling myself and bought a Schwinn Fastback Sport 2007 model and I am very happy with it- then again I'm no boff on bikes The guys here will tell you to test ride both the bikes- which is good advice! It comes down to a personal choice though! Best of luck!

[Christie]

What are the prices & components for each?

Trek and value for money dont usually go together well.

[E1A104]

Echoing what Christie had to say, I would suggest the Merida.

[AndreZA]

People only ride Treks because they've heard of someone riding the TdF with them. Be original get a Merida, Silverback or Schwinn.

 

 

[jonnow]

haha....

 

I'm not sure on all the specs. I'm kinda new to this so i'm kinda winging my way through it all.

 

Merida - http://www2.merida-bikes.com/en_ZA/Bikes.Detail.44

 

Trek - http://www.trekbikes.com/int/en/bikes/2008/road/1_series/12e/

 

The guy at the store told me that the Merida is better, but I've been in sales and sometimes someone's reason for selling something isn't your best interests.

 

JW

 

[Delgado]

Echoing what Christie had to say' date=' I would suggest the Merida.[/quote'] BUT!!! If you take out the saddle post out of the Trek you may find vials of.........?

[Slowbee]

jonnow where are you based in SA?

 

[Fearless]

People only ride Treks because they've heard of someone riding the TdF with them. Be original get a Merida' date=' Silverback or Schwinn.

 

 

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Its not about the bike!

[Christie]

What do they cost, respectively?

[SeasonalCyclist]

I guess your question would be whats your budget?

[jonnow]

In Jo'burg

[jonnow]

The Merida is about R5800 and the Trek R6600

[Craven]

Are there not any second hand bikes around worth taking a look at? In that price range and for a first bike something second hand is usually well worth the effort of looking about.

 

Of the two I would go with the Merida, but also suggest taking a look at a Schwinn.

http://www.schwinnbike.com/products/bikes_detail.php?id=910

[Minion]

Of those two, I'd definitely go for the Merida. You might also look at Silverback bikes - they're a local company, so they're usually cheaper for a similar component spec.

 

Otherwise, what size are you? If you're interested in going second hand, I have an XL, 18 month old Merida 904 that I'm 80% certain I'll be selling in the next week or so (depending on how my new-bike quest goes).

 

[jonnow]

The general feeling that I seem to be getting is that the Merida is going to be the better bike to get.

 

Unfortunately I am a medium, but thanks for the offer.