1hill@aTime Posted January 16, 2009 Posted January 16, 2009 <?: prefix = v ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" /><?: prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />MATTS60-DSIZES 14.5-16-18-20-22-24-16L-18L-20L SPEEDS 27 FRAME Matts Taper-D COLOR Metallic black FORK SR XCM-H-D-LO 100 Lockout SHIFTER Shimano Deore rapidfire BRAKE LEVER Hayes Stroker Ryde BRAKE Hayes Stroker Ryde 180/180 mm CHAINWHEEL Shimano M442 44-32-22 HUB Shimano M475 disc RIM Disc Double Black FREEWHEEL Shimano CS-HG50-9 11-32 TIRE CST 2.1 STEM XM Speed CEN 31.8 SADDLE XM Sport SEAT POST Alloy CEN 27.2 PEDALS XC Steel [Matts TFS XC 100-D \/]loading SIZES 14.5-16-18-20-22-24-16L-18L-20L SPEEDS 24 FRAME Matts TFS-Comp-D COLOR WhiteAnthracite (w. flames) FORK SR XCM-H-D-LO 80 Lockout SHIFTER Shimano SL-M360 rapidfire BRAKE LEVER Tektro Auriga Comp BRAKE Tektro Auriga Comp 180/160 mm CHAINWHEEL Shimano M311 42-32-22 CG HUB Disc Alloy RIM Alex DP17 Disc Black FREEWHEEL Shimano CS-HG40-8 11-32 TIRE <?: prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />Merida Race 2.1 STEM XM Speed CEN 31.8 SADDLE TFS mat SEAT POST XM Speed CEN SB20 31.6 PEDALS XC Steel
markStockton Posted January 16, 2009 Posted January 16, 2009 I'd take a Specialised Merrida Hat -> Coat -> Door
NotSoBigBen Posted January 16, 2009 Posted January 16, 2009 I'd take a Specialised MerridaHat -> Coat -> Door Tchop
1hill@aTime Posted January 16, 2009 Author Posted January 16, 2009 ok this has been allot of help...not!
markStockton Posted January 16, 2009 Posted January 16, 2009 I'd take a Specialised Merrida Hat -> Coat -> Door Tchop LOL @ BigBen Some times it is just to easy
markStockton Posted January 16, 2009 Posted January 16, 2009 ok this has been allot of help...not! Neither spec mentions front and rear derailleur, weight or price. However given that the first one has 100mm travel as opposed to 80 and is a 9 speed I assume it is a higher spec, I would go with that one. However I would also shop round outside the brand, Mongoose bikes are very well priced and spec'd and there seems to be very good value to be had with Felt. The Merrida that we had for a while (can't remember the model) was a heavy monster, but otherwise very good.
AndreZA Posted January 16, 2009 Posted January 16, 2009 It suprises me that the first one has 180mm rotors. But I would go for that one. Hayes brakes got a better rep then Tektro.
philip.maree Posted January 16, 2009 Posted January 16, 2009 I would go for the 27 speed deore with Hayes brakes.
Nitro Posted January 16, 2009 Posted January 16, 2009 I'd take one of the 2 in the garage at home.... just kidding...also the TFSNitro2009-01-16 03:31:49
slowgo Posted January 16, 2009 Posted January 16, 2009 Any Merida is a good Merida - Budget do play a role
scotty Posted January 16, 2009 Posted January 16, 2009 ok this has been allot of help...not! Sorry I would go with the 1st option.
Ryan Walsh Posted January 16, 2009 Posted January 16, 2009 Look's like you are comparing the Matts 60-D against the Matts TFS-100, right ?The 60-D may well have 1 or 2 things that are higher specced ( like 27 speed vs 24 speed ), but essentially you are comparing a racing bike (TFS) with a recreational bike (60-D).So it depends on what you want to do with it. Racing vs not.Also, in the future if you choose to upgrade part by part, the TFS is going to get you a lot further. Otherwise if you get a whole new bike it's not going to matter either way.
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