Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted June 19, 2008 Share Okay... I have a dilemma. I'm a Hardtail kinda guy, but have been looking more and more at the DS side of things, because of the reports of others on the user friendliness, better ride etc etc that they give. I have come to a decision on the hardtail I want to get, but have narrowed the DS to 4 choices... 1: GT Marathon 2.02: Giant Anthem 23: Merida 900 D4: Raleigh Marathon 4.0 As far as I can see, the GT has the highest spec, possibly outdone by Merida. Any help? GT looks nicest as well. But Raleigh is cheapest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
123qwer Posted June 19, 2008 Share Merida all the way, or the GT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbaymike Posted June 19, 2008 Share don't overlook the giant....very nice bikes....friend has one and is very chuffed...check the guarantees you get on the frames as well....if i am not mistaken giant gives lifetime....not sure about the others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splat Posted June 19, 2008 Share Merida has redesigned thier full suspensions bikes - due for realease in '09. You buy that mission now and its already outdated. Nothing wrong with that or the bike. I would just hate to be riding my new bike, and then see the new version in a few months time. Having said that, I came VERY close to getting a Mission 3000 D a month ago. I recently got a Giant Anthem 1 and just love it. Also came from a hard tail and cant believe the difference it makes. More than one bike shop steered me away from GT and Mongoose (and they both sold the brands!). What every you do choose in the end, you wont be dissapointed with - You will love your bike. Most riders love the brand of bike they ride and unless you extensively test ride several bikes, you wont know the difference and by how much one is better than another. Good components dont make up for a crap frame though. My dilemma was filtering out marketing blah blah and everyone's personal opinion and making the choice! Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted June 20, 2008 Share ah.... i see discount coming for Merida bikes! Pity it's so far away...u dont reckon they might just have had more of a margin on the other bikes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rock Posted June 20, 2008 Share what type of riding do you do? your ride with a hydration pak? GT has bottle issues...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gert Janse v Rensburg Posted June 20, 2008 Share And on the GT that litle spring thingy on the BB seems to break alot.... Apparently when burry rides he takes one of those along...... Go for the Giant.... or if you really dont mind money wel spent..... buy a Cannondale Rush...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT oke Posted June 20, 2008 Share GT is the fame and the game!only one prob, the bottle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdk555 Posted June 20, 2008 Share Just get a tandem and have double the fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator Posted June 20, 2008 Share I recently (about 2 months ago) got a GT Marathon 1 and am stoked. I think that the GT's do come better spec'd than the comparative competition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turtlek Posted June 20, 2008 Share if you on a budget look at merida awesome bikes great value for money......................................... but if you got some cash look at the GARY FISHER super caliber one of the most comfortable and lightest DS options around with great spec Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Name Posted June 20, 2008 Share only one word O-R-B-E-Aaaaaaaa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gert Janse v Rensburg Posted June 20, 2008 Share Vat veel eerder jou verloofde se scalpel....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Name Posted June 20, 2008 Share nee dankie.... myne is ligter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azonic Posted June 20, 2008 Share Ek word gestalk... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gert Janse v Rensburg Posted June 20, 2008 Share Nee ek hou net meer van jou fiets...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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