Jacothebrave Posted March 24, 2017 Posted March 24, 2017 Hi allThe below bicycles stood out for me in my range that I’m looking at (for my first buy). Which one would you guys say are the best option all similar price. Merida Big nine 300Monsen AL329Silverback Sola 3Titan Comp 29erScott Aspect 930 Thanks for your input.
Grease_Monkey Posted March 24, 2017 Posted March 24, 2017 Scott Aspect gets my vote (looks and brand). But to be honest, your best value for money is probably going to be the Silverback. If I was you I would scratch the Titan off the list from the get go. Maybe a good idea to post the spec of all the bikes here so everyone can have a look.
Jacothebrave Posted March 24, 2017 Author Posted March 24, 2017 2017 Merida Big Nine 300 Specs: COLOR matt blue (blue/orange) FRAME SIZES 15" 17" 19" 21" 23(29) / 13.5 15" 17" 18.5" 20" 21.5(27.5) FRAME BIG.NINE / BIG.SEVEN TFS FORK SR XCR air LOR 100 DERAILLEUR FRONT Shimano Deore triple DERAILLEUR REAR Shimano Deore Shadow SHIFTERS Shimano Deore BRAKE LEVER Shimano M315 BRAKES Shimano M315 180 cen / Shimano M315 160 cen CHAINWHEEL FSA Alfa drive 40-30-22 CHAIN KMC X10 HUBS Shimano Centerlock RIM MERIDA BIG.NINE / BIG.SEVEN Comp CC FREEWHEEL Shimano CS-HG50-10 11-36 TIRES Maxxis Ikon 2.2 fold SPOKES Black stainless HANDLEBAR STEM MERIDA Comp OS 6 HANDLEBAR MERIDA comp OS 700 R12 HEADSET BC OV Hset(29") / BC OV neck(27.5") SEAT POST MERIDA Comp SB0(29") / SB12(27.5") 27.2 SADDLE MERIDA Sport PEDAL XC pro alloy WEIGHT 13.51 kg 2017 Titan Comp 29er Specs:FrameHydroformed Pro X7 Disc FrameFrame Size17-19-21-23″ForkRockshox 30 Silver Solo Air with PoplockCrank & ChainringsShimano FCMT 500 40-30-22TRear DerailleurShimano DEOREFront DerailleurShimano DEOREShiftersShimano DEORESpeed30ChainKMC X10BrakesShimano M315 with 180mm RotorHubsTRC ROTECHRimsSTANS ZTR RAPID 32HTyresTitan TR 29″ X 2.10″ 60 Tpi Tubeless ReadySaddleTRC TrimtechSeat Post31.6mm TRC PROHandlebarTRC DIRECTECH PRO flat bar 720mmStemTRC DIRECTECH PROGripsWhite AL329 THE ORIGINAL GAME CHANGING ALLOY 29ER IN THE SA MARKET.Legendary value and performance. Redesigned RaceTech TWO frame now with exclusive LSG and matched to a Shimano 3 x 10 Groupset with SR Suntour XCR Air Fork.FEATURES· 2017 RaceTech TWO Alloy Frame with exclusive LSG design· Integrated Toptube Box ( I.T.B ) Feature – allows on-bike storage of key marathon/stage-race essentials· SR Suntour XCR 32 RL-R Air Fork with Remote Lockout and Rebound Adjustment· Shimano 3 x 10 Deore Drivetrain with Shimano 11-36T Cassette· Shimano M365 Hydraulic Disc Brakes· Shimano RM33 Front and Rear Hubs with Centerlock· Vee Tire Co. Rail Tracker 29 x 2.2 Skinwall with Multi Purpose Compound Silverback Sola 3 FRAME:29” Butted 6061 Aluminium, Tapered 1-1/8” – 1.5” Headtube, Treaded BB, 135mm QRFORK:Rockshox TK30 29”, 100mm Travel, Tapered Alloy Steerer, Remote PopLoc, QR Dropout, Gloss WhiteRIMS:WTB STP i19 29″, Rim Width : 19mm, 32 hole drilling, Disc Only, Black Anodized; PV drilled, Pinned Joint, Tubeless CompliantHUBS:Rear: Shimano, Centre Lock Disc Mount, Adjustable cup and cone angular contact bearings, Cassette, Black Front: Shimano, Centre Lock Disc Mount, Adjustable cup and cone angular contact bearings, 9mm Axle, BlackTYRES:Maxxis Crossmark, 29” x 2.1, 60TPISTEM:Sector, 3D Forged 6061 Alloy, S/M: 80mm; L: 90mm; XL: 100mm 7° x Dia 31.8mm, BlackHANDLEBAR:Sector Plane, W: 700mm; Back Sweep: 9° x Dia 31.8mm; 6061 Butted OversizedSEATPOST:Sector, Dia 31.6mm x 350mm; BlackSADDLE:Sector, Cr-Mo Black RailsBRAKE SET:Shimano BL/BR-M315, Open Hydraulic System,Rotors Front: 180mm; Rear: 160mm, Centre Lock, BlackSHIFTERS:Shimano Deore SL-M610, 3×10, Trigger, BlackFRONT DERAILLEUR:Shimano Deore FD-M611-B, Triple, Clamp-on 34.9mm, SilverREAR DERAILLEUR:Shimano XT Shadow Tech Plus RD-M786, Long Cage, 10 Speed, BlackCASSETTE:Shimano CS-HG50, 10 speed, 11-36T, Silver The SCOTT Aspect 930 is a mountain hardtail that is designed to be light, efficient and reasonably priced. Featuring a remote lockout mechanism for the fork, disc brakes and Syncros components, this is the perfect bike for the novice or budget conscious mountain biker.FRAME Aspect 700/900 seriesAlloy 6061 DB / Performance geometryInternal cable routingFORK Suntour XCR-RL-RRemote Lockout / Reb. Adj.100mm travelHEADSET GW 1SI110 OE integ.REAR DERAILLEUR Shimano Deore RD-M59227 SpeedFRONT DERAILLEUR Shimano FD-M3000 / 31.8mmSHIFTERS Shimano SL-M370-9RR-fire plusBRAKE LEVERS Shimano BL-M315BRAKES Shimano BR-M315 / Hydr. DiscSM-RT10 CL Rotor / 180F/160RCRANKSET Shimano FC-M400040x30x22BB-SET Shimano BB-ES-300Cartridge TypeHANDLEBAR Syncros M3.0 / 720mmblack / 31,8mm / 12mm rise / 9° BSH'STEM Syncros M3.0 / 7° / BlackPEDALS Wellgo M-248DUSEATPOST Syncros M3.027.2mm / 350mm / BlackSEAT Syncros M3.0HUB (FRONT) Shimano HB TX505HUB (REAR) Shimano FH-TX5058CHAIN KMC X9CASSETTE Shimano CS-HG200-9 / 11-34T
ABrooks Posted March 24, 2017 Posted March 24, 2017 I'd pick the silverback, good value for money bikes.
Tony datoy Posted March 24, 2017 Posted March 24, 2017 I was in the same predicament sometime ago and I wise man told to rather spend a little more now on a mtb with mid level components than a lot of money later once you've realized that an entry level mtb is useless. I'd go for silverback sola 3.
Johnny Lawless Posted March 24, 2017 Posted March 24, 2017 Yup, Silverback Sola. Also where I started a few years ago. Great value for money
Ampandy Posted March 24, 2017 Posted March 24, 2017 Momsen or silverback, both are good bang for buck
Eugene Posted March 24, 2017 Posted March 24, 2017 All bikes are pretty similar in spec, except the Scott that has a lower end groupset.so excluding the Scott, all are pretty much the same. There have been some rave reviews on Silverback and Momsen's after sales service. I would base my decision on two things. Firstly the after sales reputation and which bike looks the best to you.
webcast Posted March 24, 2017 Posted March 24, 2017 Silverback will mix up their components making it better all round value and affordable. I don't have the best brakes(Deore) but a solid rear derailleur(XT) for example. Have the Sola 2. Also make your choice on the fork.
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