Transformer09 Posted August 7, 2018 Author Posted August 7, 2018 By the way, how does Bike addict ship your bike? Do you have to assemble it yourself?
BaGearA Posted August 7, 2018 Posted August 7, 2018 Well yes and no re considering parts spec. Any bike specced with XT 8000 and SLX will be obsolete by the 2020 model year as Shimano is launching XT 8x00 sometime in quarter 2 of 2019.That will require a micro spline compatible rear hub if the buyer chooses to stick with Shimano.SRAM GX Eagle has an XD driver which is upward compatible so the future upgrade cost will be lower.Generally I would consider drive train components to be replaceable but for the next two model years I personally would consider the parts to be something that influences my purchase decision because it will determine my upgrade path.Personally I won't touch a new bike with current Shimano equipment. Once shimano has rolled out micro drive across its range then I would only consider rolling chassis qualityMany people are still out climbing 1x12 paper weight bikes on heavy ass 1x10 bikes
DieselnDust Posted August 7, 2018 Posted August 7, 2018 Many people are still out climbing 1x12 paper weight bikes on heavy ass 1x10 bikes Many people are out downhilling longer lower slacker bikes on their steep 71 degree hardtails...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted August 7, 2018 Posted August 7, 2018 By the way, how does Bike addict ship your bike? Do you have to assemble it yourself?Yes. You'd have to assemble partly. Most likely wheels and getting the saddle & bars set up properly.
BaGearA Posted August 7, 2018 Posted August 7, 2018 Many people are out downhilling longer lower slacker bikes on their steep 71 degree hardtails...which are probably OBSOLETE according to you ?
DieselnDust Posted August 7, 2018 Posted August 7, 2018 which are probably OBSOLETE according to you ?Oh I like this game. It's called the baiting game. You know the one where someone doesn't have anything meaningful to contribute to the discussion and then tries to mind read hoping that the other party escalates the discussion and yada yada yada... Sorry man I don't feel like playing tonight. I'm busy keeping my 1994 steel hardtail mtb with obsolete geometry and xtr components on the trail You know winter bike and all that.
BaGearA Posted August 7, 2018 Posted August 7, 2018 Oh I like this game. It's called the baiting game. You know the one where someone doesn't have anything meaningful to contribute to the discussion and then tries to mind read hoping that the other party escalates the discussion and yada yada yada...Sorry man I don't feel like playing tonight. I'm busy keeping my 1994 steel hardtail mtb with obsolete geometry and xtr components on the trailYou know winter bike and all that.FAIR GAME I DEFINITELY was trying to bait you , but what was the whole story with the M8000 and M7000 series being obsolete then ?
BaGearA Posted August 7, 2018 Posted August 7, 2018 OP I apologize for what this thread has turned into STRICTLY out of the two bikes you mentioned I ( if I was buying with my own money ) would go with the Merida , its definitely not the best bikes considering the "class" it's in but out of those its the better bike That does not mean the bike will suit what you want to accomplish on the trails , ehich I gather to be have A bike that will pedal good but not hold you back on the downs ( merida one-twenty ( the one they JUST launched ) and scott 940 come to mind ) MY reccomendations Newest Merida 120 https://www.merida-bikes.com/en_int/bikes/full-suspension/trail/2018/one-twenty-600-9098.html ..... go with the 29er Silverback 120 https://silverbacklab.com/product/square-2/
porqui Posted August 7, 2018 Posted August 7, 2018 Many people are out downhilling longer lower slacker bikes on their steep 71 degree hardtails... Can you imagine how they would be doing on 67 degree bikes.
dasilvarsa Posted August 7, 2018 Posted August 7, 2018 Merida Ninety Six 9.800 2019 Scott Spark 960 The Scott is Prettier and more Photogenic. The Merida has better Fork and Shock (Higher Spec XC Bicycle)
DieselnDust Posted August 7, 2018 Posted August 7, 2018 FAIR GAME I DEFINITELY was trying to bait you , but what was the whole story with the M8000 and M7000 series being obsolete then ? Well what was the whole story about 70 degree head angles being obsolete then?
BaGearA Posted August 7, 2018 Posted August 7, 2018 Well what was the whole story about 70 degree head angles being obsolete then?outdated NOT obsolete same way A 2.5L engine in A hatch is NOT obsolete but IS outdated ( it works but ain't the best solution there is available right now ..... to dumb it down )
Grease_Monkey Posted August 7, 2018 Posted August 7, 2018 FAIR GAME I DEFINITELY was trying to bait you , but what was the whole story with the M8000 and M7000 series being obsolete then ?
Transformer09 Posted August 8, 2018 Author Posted August 8, 2018 OP I apologize for what this thread has turned into STRICTLY out of the two bikes you mentioned I ( if I was buying with my own money ) would go with the Merida , its definitely not the best bikes considering the "class" it's in but out of those its the better bike That does not mean the bike will suit what you want to accomplish on the trails , ehich I gather to be have A bike that will pedal good but not hold you back on the downs ( merida one-twenty ( the one they JUST launched ) and scott 940 come to mind ) MY reccomendations Newest Merida 120 https://www.merida-bikes.com/en_int/bikes/full-suspension/trail/2018/one-twenty-600-9098.html ..... go with the 29er Silverback 120 https://silverbacklab.com/product/square-2/ No worries. Been a member on the SA Gamer forum for years now, new here but I know how it goes Making my final decision today / tomorrow. Still getting over the fact that Im about to spend 30k just on a bike....and its not like I'm a regular/pro, its my first one in over 10 years lol...
Grease_Monkey Posted August 8, 2018 Posted August 8, 2018 No worries. Been a member on the SA Gamer forum for years now, new here but I know how it goes Making my final decision today / tomorrow. Still getting over the fact that Im about to spend 30k just on a bike....and its not like I'm a regular/pro, its my first one in over 10 years lol... That's the one unfortunate but unavoidable truth about this sport - it is FLIPEN expensive. Try to explain it to anyone that does not ride and you are met with a blank stare or "it better come with a motor for that price". I think we just get desensitised to it.
Patchelicious Posted August 8, 2018 Posted August 8, 2018 No worries. Been a member on the SA Gamer forum for years now, new here but I know how it goes Making my final decision today / tomorrow. Still getting over the fact that Im about to spend 30k just on a bike....and its not like I'm a regular/pro, its my first one in over 10 years lol... Good luck. Post pics!
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