mRYellow Posted January 13, 2018 Posted January 13, 2018 Hi guys, Please help me decide which bike? https://www.outdoorgearlab.com/reviews/biking/trail-mountain-bike/specialized-camber-comp-29-2017 Or https://www.merida-bikes.com/en_int/bikes/full-suspension/cross-country-marathon/2018/ninety-six-600-9092.html
HowardSteele Posted January 13, 2018 Posted January 13, 2018 Pretty close call is there a price Difference? Specs pretty close...Wheel hubs both sealed bearings ....Specialized has 120mm front shock as apposed to 100mm And a 2x11 setup Pretty much a personal call Toyota or Nissan.I'd probably go Specialized although i drive A Nissan:)
mRYellow Posted January 13, 2018 Author Posted January 13, 2018 Thanks guys. I will be doing a few races if that makes a difference. ????
Grease_Monkey Posted January 13, 2018 Posted January 13, 2018 Absolutely no contest - Camber all the way.
dasilvarsa Posted January 13, 2018 Posted January 13, 2018 The Merida is 1X11 11-50 on a 30 Tooth Front.It's a more Fashionable,More Modern drive train.Everybody wants a 1X
keithbe Posted January 13, 2018 Posted January 13, 2018 Use reviews as indicators rather than gospel...
mRYellow Posted January 13, 2018 Author Posted January 13, 2018 Well, not many or any reviews out on the Merida. I know and trust this to be a knowledgeable community, hence my seeking guidance.
dasilvarsa Posted January 13, 2018 Posted January 13, 2018 But does it make it a better bike?Yes (Drive Train Wise it is) It's easier to ride a 1X than a 2X for obvious reasons. Also a 2x drive train is now considered obsolete. And very Expensive to Upgrade Later.What is the weight of the 2017 Camber Comp ? (Can't find it anywhere)The Spez Camber Expert is a Better bike than the Merida and That's the one to get. 1X12.
mRYellow Posted January 13, 2018 Author Posted January 13, 2018 Yes (Drive Train Wise it is) It's easier to ride a 1X than a 2X for obvious reasons. Also a 2x drive train is now considered obsolete. And very Expensive to Upgrade Later.What is the weight of the 2017 Camber Comp ? (Can't find it anywhere)The Spez Camber Expert is a Better bike than the Merida and That's the one to get. 1X12.Haha, I can only wish. These two mentioned are in my budget.
Fox3 Posted January 13, 2018 Posted January 13, 2018 I can't see tne fork specs on the Spez link. How long you been riding? The thing is a 1X setup can always come later.
mRYellow Posted January 13, 2018 Author Posted January 13, 2018 I can't see tne fork specs on the Spez link. How long you been riding? The thing is a 1X setup can always come later.I’ve been riding for about a year now.
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