davidlangebaan Posted July 6, 2018 Share Hi allLooking at getting back to some riding with a new hardtail 29er.If anyone can offer some advice choosing between these 2 bikes, I'd appreciate it.Specs and geometry look pretty similar, except the Merida has a Manitou Machete fork vs the Momsen Reba and the Merida runs house brand rims vs the Stans Rapid on the Momsen.Based on those differences I'd probably go with the Momsen but I think the Merida may be lighter, ride better, and hold better resale value?Thanks MERIDA: R17 290FRAME BIG.NINE TFSFORK Manitou Machete Comp 100mm travel air fork with tapered steerer, 15mm bolt through axle with remote lockoutDERAILLEUR FRONT Shimano XTDERAILLEUR REAR Shimano XT Shadow+SHIFTERS Shimano XT 22 speed rapid fireBRAKE LEVER Shimano M500BRAKES Shimano M500 hydraulic disc, 180mm / 160mm rotorsCHAINWHEEL Shimano XT 34-24 teethCHAIN KMC X11-1HUBS Sealed bearing 15mm bolt through front and Shimano 4050 quick release rear, centerlockRIM MERIDA Big Nine Comp CCFREEWHEEL Shimano M7000, 11 speed, 11-42 teethTIRES Maxxis Ikon 29er 2.2" folding MOMSEN: R16 900Frame Race Tech SL Alloy, Exclusive LSG Design, Integrated Toptube Box ( I.T.B )Fork RockShox REBA RL 29, ONELOC SPRINT Remote Lockout, 100mmRear Shock N/AChainwheel Shimano XT M8000 36/26T for 11 SpeedBottom Bracket Shimano HollowtechF. Derailleur Shimano XT 2×11 Dual PullR. Derailleur Shimano XT M8000 Shadow Plus for 11 SpeedShifter Shimano XT M8000 11 SpeedBrake Levers Shimano M615 Hydraulic DiscBrakes Shimano M615 Hydraulic Disc, Shimano SM-RT54 Rotors, 160mm Front and RearCassette Shimano XT M8000 11-40T for 11 SpeedRims Stan’s ZTR RAPID 29er Tubeless Ready, 32HTires Vee Tire Co. RAIL Custom Logo, 72tpi Folding Bead, Tubeless Ready, Front: 29 x 2.25, Rear 29 x 1.95 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Me rida my bicycle Posted July 7, 2018 Share The Momsen Rockshox reba is a set and forget bombproof shock and the breaks are more powerful they might look the same but the calipers are different m615(Deore) run the same pads as SLX and XT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JK7 Posted July 8, 2018 Share May I suggest : https://bike-addict.co.za/collections/momsen-hardtail-1/products/momsen-al529-2018 2018 frame with upgraded specs (2016 specs on 2018 frame ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JK7 Posted July 8, 2018 Share Forgot to add , I wouldn’t worry about the weight of the Momsen. I have the 2016 AL529. I don't find it heavy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasilvarsa Posted July 8, 2018 Share I would try to get a 1x brand new. Scott Scale 950 but it cost more. Edited July 8, 2018 by dasilvarsa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidlangebaan Posted July 8, 2018 Share May I suggest :https://bike-addict.co.za/collections/momsen-hardtail-1/products/momsen-al529-20182018 frame with upgraded specs (2016 specs on 2018 frame )Thanks, yep, that's the one I'm looking at Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeekendWarrior80 Posted July 9, 2018 Share Me personally, I would take a Merida over a Momsen any day, but looking at those specs, I would say go for the Momsen, just for the fork. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wellingtonza Posted July 17, 2019 Share Hi there, in a similar situation as you. Which bike did you finally go for and how is it going? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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