andrew3828 Posted October 27, 2016 Posted October 27, 2016 Hi All, So this weekend I plan on buying my first MTB. I have narrowed it down to 2 options that I can get at the same price. From the below options and specs. Which do you feel is the better value for money? I can get both bikes for around R18k - R19k. Is there any other hardtail bike in this price range that is better? 1. Merida Big Nine XT Edition 2017 (tubeless)2. Silverback Sola 1 Merida Specs: Fork: Rock Shox 30G RL R Q SA 100 DFBS 46T AIR RemoteDERAILLEUR FRONT – Shimano XT HD doubleDERAILLEUR REAR – Shimano XT GS Shadow+SHIFTERS – Shimano XT / Shimano XT 11BRAKES – Shimano 180 cen / Shimano 160 cenCHAINWHEEL – Shimano: XT 36-26CHAIN – KMC X11HUBS – ShimanoFREEWHEEL – Shimano XT 11-40 11sTIRES – Maxxis Ikon 29er 2.2 fold (tubeless)SPOKES – Black stainlessHANDLEBAR STEM – MERIDA ALLUHANDLEBAR – MERIDA ALLUSEAT POST – MERIDAPEDAL – XC pro alloy Silverback Specs: FORK: Rock Shox Reba RL 29″, 100mm Travel, Solo Air, Tapered Alloy Steerer, Remote OneLoc Sprint, QR15 Dropout, Post Mount DiscREAR SHOCK: N/ARIMS: Stan’s Rapid 25 29″, 32H, Stan’s Yellow Rimtape, BlackHUBS: Rear: Shimano Deore FH-M615, Centre Lock Disc Mount, Adjustable Cup & Cone Angular Contact Bearings, Cassette, Black Front: Shimano Deore HB-M618, Centre Lock Disc Mount, Adjustable Cup & Cone Angular Contact Bearings, 15mm Axle, BlackTYRES: Maxxis Crossmark, 29” x 2.1, 120TPISTEM: Sector Reach, 3D Forged 6061 Alloy, S/M: 80mm; L: 90mm; XL: 100mm, 7° x ∮31.8mm, Stainless Steel hardware, BlackHANDLEBAR: Sector Plane, 6061 Double Butted Alloy, W: 700mm, Back Sweep: 9° x ∮31.8mmSEATPOST: Sector Level, Alloy, ∮31.6mm, S/M: 350mm; L/XL: 400mm, BlackSADDLE: Sector, Cr-Mo Rails, Light Foam PaddingBRAKE SET: Shimano Deore BL/BR-M615, Open Hydraulic System, Metal Pads, Rotors: Front: 180mm; Rear: 160mm, Centre Lock, BlackSHIFTERS: Shimano XT SL-M8000 I-spec B, 2×11 Trigger, BlackFRONT DERAILLEUR: Shimano XT FD-M8025-H, Double, Down Swing, Clamp-on 34.9mmREAR DERAILLEUR: Shimano XT Shadow Tech Plus RD-M8000, 11 Speed, BlackCASSETTE: Shimano XT CS-M8000, 11 Speed, 11-40T, SilverCRANKSET: Shimano XT FCM8000, 36/26T, L: 175mm ALL SIZESBOTTOM BRACKET: Shimano SM-BB71, Press-Fit Hollowtech II
JXV Posted October 28, 2016 Posted October 28, 2016 The Reba fork on the Silverback is significantly better. Both bikes are reputable brands. I did a test ride on the 2016 XT Merida with a view to setting it up for some dirt road touring because it has lugs for attaching rack/panniers. I liked the way it rode and was immediately comfy on it. Have not tried the Silverback yet. Ride both and if the Silverback is at least as comfy as the Merida then go with the Silverback. Its a bit of a 'cheat' that they both spec Deore brakes on a 'XT' build. Deore has similar stopping power but I prefer the adjustments and much reduced weight of XT. Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk
BSG Posted October 28, 2016 Posted October 28, 2016 Re the Silverback bike, they always have better wheelsets as standard, I own 2 Meridas, one Ht and one Fs with standard wheelsets (both have Alex rims) and to upgrade to a better wheelset costs between R4000 - R5000. A bad day cycling is better than a good day working.
Breezer Posted October 28, 2016 Posted October 28, 2016 I had the same choice to make 2 years ago. I went for the silverback because it was nearly 1kg less than the merida. My silverback had ztr crest though.the old meridas had fox forks. The silverback wins with the reba.
Matts 300 Posted October 28, 2016 Posted October 28, 2016 Don't know if this will help. But i'm a merida fan and bought a 1000 lite. Was cheaper than the xt so the drivetrain is slx not xt, but the suspension is better (according to the hub experts) and the bike is lighter than the xt. Also has mavic rims on. Don't know if the 1000 is still on the market or cheaper, but that is my 2c...
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