JPVH97 Posted March 8, 2016 Share Hi everyone,I'm currently looking to purchase an entry level mtb. Budget is 4000-5000. I'm currently looking at the 2012 Merida TFS 100 (secondhand but hardly used) or the axis A70, 2014 model (brand new). Can anyone please advice me which to choose? They're both approx. R4500.Kind regards and a big thanksJaco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rouxenator Posted March 8, 2016 Share Axis A70 - solid bikes and if you get it new you have a warranty. Starvin' Marvin and Oufy MTB (Roadie) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starvin' Marvin Posted March 8, 2016 Share Axis A70 - solid bikes and if you get it new you have a warranty. +1 spot on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PregoRoll Posted March 8, 2016 Share +1 to the Axis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cycle4Life - Paarl Posted March 8, 2016 Share what do you want, toyota (Merida) or GWM (AXIS) Mr. G 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lyslexic Posted March 8, 2016 Share what do you want, toyota (Merida) or GWM (AXIS) what a load of rubbish! Get the Axis, It's a great bike Starvin' Marvin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rouxenator Posted March 8, 2016 Share what do you want, toyota (Merida) or GWM (AXIS)I always smile when I see a Me-rida become a Me-pusha on the steep hills. Starvin' Marvin, Frank.Hutt, KarlvN and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boerklong Posted March 8, 2016 Share New I would go Axis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich990 Posted March 8, 2016 Share my wife has an Axis A60 and its an awesome bike. Well specced too for the price. I like to ride it now and then as well, 26er is quite cool after spending some time on a 29er . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starvin' Marvin Posted March 8, 2016 Share what do you want, toyota (Merida) or GWM (AXIS)My first bike was a Axis A10 Rock shock Reba SRAM XO-X9 mix 2X10 nothing GWM about those specs. Edited March 8, 2016 by Starvin' Marvin Smurfy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starvin' Marvin Posted March 8, 2016 Share my wife has an Axis A60 and its an awesome bike. Well specced too for the price. I like to ride it now and then as well, 26er is quite cool after spending some time on a 29er .Welcome to the Hub. Smurfy and Rich990 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rouxenator Posted March 9, 2016 Share My first bike was a Axis A10 Rock shock Reba SRAM XO-X9 mix 2X10 nothing GWM about those specs.Slightly O/T but GWM has some good products, their Steed 5 is very robust and used by quiet a few farmers as "plaas bakkies". JPVH97 and Smurfy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starvin' Marvin Posted March 9, 2016 Share Slightly O/T but GWM has some good products, their Steed 5 is very robust and used by quiet a few farmers as "plaas bakkies". They're not bad cars, but for me it always comes down to the safety of a car. I'm not too sure about the Chinese standards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slickjay007 Posted March 9, 2016 Share I've had a few bikes in the past and currently riding a Merida Big nine 500. Must say I have no complaints with the bike or the specs (bought it new so will see) but I cant comment on the Axis. I have heard very good things from Axis riders so I suggest Axis as it is new and will carry a warranty. BSG 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted March 9, 2016 Share Slightly O/T but GWM has some good products, their Steed 5 is very robust and used by quiet a few farmers as "plaas bakkies". I have a mate with one of those albeit the petrol one, he enjoys it but says it is heavy on petrol and engine maintenance is key! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belgarath Posted March 9, 2016 Share I rode an A80 for a while. Ended up replacing everything but the frame and handlebars. Got a 2nd hand Silverback now, only issue was me crashing it thus far... The first batches of Axis weren't bad, talked to the LBS the other day when I was browsing. These days the Axis are less cool, the company is putting less expensive parts on the bike where you don't see them, like hubs and wheels. He still did have Axis, but he said best value for money new bike he has is Mongoose. slickjay007 and Smurfy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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