Mackie Posted January 16, 2009 Share i would buy the GT next to the Merida rack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwan Kemp Posted January 16, 2009 Share i would buy the GT next to the Merida rack. Somebody's gotta take the left-over stock! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bored girl Posted January 16, 2009 Share Look's like you are comparing the Matts 60-D against the Matts TFS-100' date=' 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.[/quote'] No we comparing the Matts Taper-D vs the TFS XC 100 DDon't even know if we get the Taper here.....found it on a Brazilian site...bored girl2009-01-16 04:19:09 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackie Posted January 16, 2009 Share i would buy the GT next to the Merida rack. Somebody's gotta take the left-over stock! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Walsh Posted January 16, 2009 Share Look's like you are comparing the Matts 60-D against the Matts TFS-100' date=' 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.[/quote'] No we comparing the Matts Taper-D vs the TFS XC 100 DDon't even know if we get the Taper here.....found it on a Brazilian site... Yip, the Matts 60-D uses a Taper-D frame, so they may call it that over there.Here are the 2 local version i think:http://www2.merida-bikes.com/en_ZA/Bikes.Detail.82http://www2.merida-bikes.com/en_ZA/Bikes.Detail.70I think you will find that everything that is made by Merida inhouse ( the frame, saddle, and all the parts marked XM-Speed or XM-Sport etc.) will be lighter/better/costlier on the TFS bike. The other bits, like brakes, fork and gears etc. will be better on the 60-D. I assume this brings the price about equal on both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockCoach Posted January 16, 2009 Share The one with the flames would be faster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greekdog Posted January 16, 2009 Share The bike that you choose all depends on the way that you wanna ride it. The 60 d has a higher spec than what the Tfs 100 has. It actually has a very similar spec to that of the TFS 500 D. However, the frame moulding and manufacturing proccesses / frame geometries between the two bikes are radically different. The 60 d is aimed at a more relaxed geometry, and although it will handle most of the abuse that you throw at it, it wasnt designed to be riden by a race snake. On the other hand the TFS is more race ready. The 100 model isnt speced with a complete race ready group, but the technoform tubing used on the frame will with stand more abuse, be more responsive and last you longer. The head tube angels are a little steeper and will be more twitchy on the front end. In the long run, if you are looking to upgrade, the TFS is a far better option, as you go along upgrade it with better parts each time. If not, stick to the Matts 60 D. (The taper D isnt available in our country, it would have to be the matts 40 D / 60 D, or then the TFS range) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piernas Flacas Posted January 16, 2009 Share I would go for Merida in the Yucatan peninsula. The food is awesome there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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