ASTANA Posted March 13, 2009 Share http://www2.merida-bikes.com/en_ZA/public/tmp/4eb7916330bb6f7b064ca38c26199c4f.jpg Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/35074-what-do-you-think-about-this-bike/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASTANA Posted March 13, 2009 Share http://www2.merida-bikes.com/en_ZA/public/tmp/c9a5857cdb3dd2f6c0df5c3e5232d1bb.pnghttp://www2.merida-bikes.com/en_ZA/public/tmp/12e9f097dc479c19564bd56d5d947956.png http://www2.merida-bikes.com/en_ZA/public/tmp/62eabfbc63d756cf03500ad441bb24c1.pnghttp://www2.merida-bikes.com/en_ZA/public/tmp/db9e20eb23fd33604ff81412ac8005a1.pnghttp://www2.merida-bikes.com/en_ZA/public/tmp/e7322bf9f1e3cb61840e49a28b78bc4b.pnghttp://www2.merida-bikes.com/en_ZA/public/tmp/20795491e6eede24989f28ca6e77db9b.png SPEEDS27SIZES16-18-20-22COLORWhite/blackFRAMEMatts HFS XC Comp-Disc-singleFORKManitou R7 Super Air 80 AbsoluteBB SETattachedBRAKE LEVERSShimano M575BRAKES F/RShimano M575 Disc 180/160 mmCHAINShimano CN-HG73CHAINWHEELShimano XT 44-32-22DERAILLEURS F/RShimano XT/Shimano XT ShadowFREEWHEELShimano CS-HG61-9 11-34BAR ENDMerida SuperLiteGRIPLOCK Ring SingleHANDLEBARFSA XC 180OS Flat 600STEMFSA OS-XTHEADSETBB410 NeckHUBS F/RShimano XT centerlockPEDALSShimano M520RIMSDT X445 discSADDLEPrologo NagoSEAT CLAMPMerida Aero 35 QR STSEATPOSTFSA SL-250 SB25 31.6SHIFTER F/RShimano XT rapidfireTIRE F/RMaxxis Crossmark 2.1 KevlarBELLYWS-Alloy Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/35074-what-do-you-think-about-this-bike/#findComment-588909 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASTANA Posted March 13, 2009 Share I want to upgrade and get something Mid-top range but cant justify a carbon frame because I'm a roadie, so I'm willing to spend much more on a road bike. Mtb is for cross training/having fun and racing in the winter Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/35074-what-do-you-think-about-this-bike/#findComment-588912 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreZA Posted March 13, 2009 Share depends on how much but there is nothing wrong with it. I see it even comes with a bell. . Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/35074-what-do-you-think-about-this-bike/#findComment-588916 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASTANA Posted March 13, 2009 Share Its R16K bike - 08 model. Have no Idea what the "bell" is, was on the website Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/35074-what-do-you-think-about-this-bike/#findComment-588959 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtbreath Posted March 13, 2009 Share Its R16K bike - 08 model. Have no Idea what the "bell" is' date=' was on the website[/quote'] Good bike but I wouldnt pay 16k for it. I think there is better value out there. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/35074-what-do-you-think-about-this-bike/#findComment-588963 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASTANA Posted March 13, 2009 Share Its R16K bike - 08 model. Have no Idea what the "bell" is' date=' was on the website[/quote']Good bike but I wouldnt pay 16k for it. I think there is better value out there. Why not (reasons) - what would you buy then? Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/35074-what-do-you-think-about-this-bike/#findComment-588980 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathrix Posted March 13, 2009 Share That's a very nice bike. I'm not sure about the price, could be a bit too much. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/35074-what-do-you-think-about-this-bike/#findComment-588981 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASTANA Posted March 13, 2009 Share ? Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/35074-what-do-you-think-about-this-bike/#findComment-589031 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PET3RS Posted March 13, 2009 Share Nice bike but 16k is wayyy too much U can get a 1-2yr old decent dual sus for that price Or u could buy a similar specced slightly used alu hardtail for at least half of R16k I know there are some people that are sceptical about buying used bikes but just be more careful and u can save lots of R's Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/35074-what-do-you-think-about-this-bike/#findComment-589044 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtbreath Posted March 13, 2009 Share Its R16K bike - 08 model. Have no Idea what the "bell" is' date=' was on the website[/quote'] Good bike but I wouldnt pay 16k for it. I think there is better value out there. Why not (reasons) - what would you buy then? Price fixing or not I personally dont think I could bring myself to fork out 16k for an XT specced ally hardtail. Dont get me wrong, I think this is a very sensible machine and will serve you well. I havent shopped for bikes for a while but I would think that 12-13k would be a bit more appropriate. Might be wrong but thats my opinion. Merida is a great bike but if I was faced with saving 3k to get a Raleigh instead I would go Raleigh. I do ride a top end full sus and paid the same price for it used a year ago. Full XTR. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/35074-what-do-you-think-about-this-bike/#findComment-589057 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASTANA Posted March 13, 2009 Share Dont want Dual - dont like it. This bike is brand new, well speced full XT and very nice shock. Had a second hand bike now for 2 years - want to upgrade. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/35074-what-do-you-think-about-this-bike/#findComment-589058 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtbreath Posted March 13, 2009 Share Dont want Dual - dont like it. This bike is brand new' date=' well speced full XT and very nice shock. Had a second hand bike now for 2 years - want to upgrade. [/quote'] Fair enough but just shop around. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/35074-what-do-you-think-about-this-bike/#findComment-589062 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASTANA Posted March 13, 2009 Share Its R16K bike - 08 model. Have no Idea what the "bell" is' date=' was on the website[/quote']Good bike but I wouldnt pay 16k for it. I think there is better value out there. Why not (reasons) - what would you buy then?Price fixing or not I personally dont think I could bring myself to fork out 16k for an XT specced ally hardtail. Dont get me wrong, I think this is a very sensible machine and will serve you well. I havent shopped for bikes for a while but I would think that 12-13k would be a bit more appropriate. Might be wrong but thats my opinion.Merida is a great bike but if I was faced with saving 3k to get a Raleigh instead I would go Raleigh.I do ride a top end full sus and paid the same price for it used a year ago. Full XTR. What Raleigh would you buy with Full XT ? All the new bikes are so crappy speced - it crazy. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/35074-what-do-you-think-about-this-bike/#findComment-589065 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASTANA Posted March 13, 2009 Share Dont want Dual - dont like it. This bike is brand new' date=' well speced full XT and very nice shock. Had a second hand bike now for 2 years - want to upgrade. [/quote']Fair enough but just shop around. No, thanx for the info man, just saying. I don't like shopping arround and if I buy from this LBS I know that I will get service with him. He has been really good to me and will alway help out. Would pay more to buy new from a shop, than to buy 2nd hand and sit with the problems afterwards. Remember most people sell because there is something bothering them. not a lot just sell to upgrade Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/35074-what-do-you-think-about-this-bike/#findComment-589070 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtbreath Posted March 13, 2009 Share I think if you are paying a premium on a bike to get service from your LBS you are coming up short. There are plenty of shops out there who can get you a good deal and give you the best of service. If it was me I would find the same bike's price at a few other shops and compare. ASk the guy why the same bike costs more. Assuming that is the case which is not what I am saying here. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/35074-what-do-you-think-about-this-bike/#findComment-589112 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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