Fox3 Posted January 14, 2018 Posted January 14, 2018 According to reviews the camber has 120mm travel. Merida has 100mm. That alone makes the camber a better option. What is the price you can get them at? Have you looked at the Trek range?
mRYellow Posted January 14, 2018 Author Posted January 14, 2018 My budget is 25k. I can get the Spez for 25k new. I’ve heard great things about Trek bikes.
Fox3 Posted January 14, 2018 Posted January 14, 2018 If you could get to R30k then I'd go for the Trek, Fuel EX 5. Here's the thing, it tends to be that you will have more range on a 2X especially since you have been going for a year, it could help depending on fitness. But to install a 1X will be easier than replacing a fork or shock for ibcreased travel. 120mm is gonna make the bike a little more fun but still good for cross country. The angles on the Spez seem a little more relaxed which should help in handling. In my opinion it is also a considerably better looking bike. What kind of riding do you enjoy most? Also which one makes you smile the most...which one do you wanna look at all day long
mRYellow Posted January 14, 2018 Author Posted January 14, 2018 In terms of looks the spez. Who stocks trek in SA?
Fox3 Posted January 14, 2018 Posted January 14, 2018 There are a number of shops...https://www.trekbikes.com/za/en_ZA/store-finder/
Eugene Posted January 14, 2018 Posted January 14, 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.How does a 1x make riding easier? Surely 2x offers a better spread of gears which is more beneficial for 90% of us. 2x is certainly not obsolete, not even close to being obsolete.
Fox3 Posted January 14, 2018 Posted January 14, 2018 How does a 1x make riding easier? Surely 2x offers a better spread of gears which is more beneficial for 90% of us.2x is certainly not obsolete, not even close to being obsolete.Agreed
dasilvarsa Posted January 14, 2018 Posted January 14, 2018 All the Bikes that retail for Top Dollar from All Manufacturers (Team Bikes etc etc) Bikes that Cost Above 55 K ZAR are 1X.There must be a reason why manufacturers have gone down that route or are they all doing the wrong thing. Am I missing something here. I ride a 2X10 and I hate the change down from the Big Ring to the Small as It Causes a Lot of Pedal Spin causing me to have to make 2 or 3 fast down changes. What I do now is do the double down changes first and then do the chain Ring Change. Changing from the small ring to the big ring is not a problem. When I buy my next bike it will be a 1X without a doubt. I rode one for 20Km @ Modders (swopped bikes with a friend) and I liked It a lot.I've been riding Mountain Bikes for more than 25 years, Road Bikes before that. I'm not punting the Merida Specifically but I do think that the OP should try to source a 1X in his price range.
RiverInTheRoad Posted January 14, 2018 Posted January 14, 2018 Dont buy a bike based on the gearing. Its the cheapest part of a good quality bike to swop out and is a wear item. You should buy the bike with the best frame geometry and suspension.
dasilvarsa Posted January 14, 2018 Posted January 14, 2018 Which bike was it?Scott Scale 960 Hardtail 2017 converted to 1X11 Sunrace Cassette.
mRYellow Posted January 17, 2018 Author Posted January 17, 2018 Ok, the Spez Comp Camber that I wanted to buy 2nd hand is an XXL frame which is too big for me. I’m 188cm tall and the frame is rated 196cm.So I guess I’m going for the Fuel EX 5. Can get is new with tubeless conversion for 28k. What do you guys think ?
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