What do you think about this bike?

[ASTANA]

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[ASTANA]

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SPEEDS

27

SIZES

16-18-20-22

COLOR

White/black

FRAME

Matts HFS XC Comp-Disc-single

FORK

Manitou R7 Super Air 80 Absolute

BB SET

attached

BRAKE LEVERS

Shimano M575

BRAKES F/R

Shimano M575 Disc 180/160 mm

CHAIN

Shimano CN-HG73

CHAINWHEEL

Shimano XT 44-32-22

DERAILLEURS F/R

Shimano XT/Shimano XT Shadow

FREEWHEEL

Shimano CS-HG61-9 11-34

BAR END

Merida SuperLite

GRIP

LOCK Ring Single

HANDLEBAR

FSA XC 180OS Flat 600

STEM

FSA OS-XT

HEADSET

BB410 Neck

HUBS F/R

Shimano XT centerlock

PEDALS

Shimano M520

RIMS

DT X445 disc

SADDLE

Prologo Nago

SEAT CLAMP

Merida Aero 35 QR ST

SEATPOST

FSA SL-250 SB25 31.6

SHIFTER F/R

Shimano XT rapidfire

TIRE F/R

Maxxis Crossmark 2.1 Kevlar

BELL

YWS-Alloy

[ASTANA]

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

[AndreZA]

depends on how much but there is nothing wrong with it.

 

 

 

I see it even comes with a bell.

 

 

 

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[ASTANA]

Its R16K bike - 08 model. Have no Idea what the

"bell" is, was on the website

[Dirtbreath]

 

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.

 

[ASTANA]

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?

[nathrix]

That's a very nice bike. I'm not sure about the price, could be a bit too much.

[ASTANA]

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[PET3RS]

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

[Dirtbreath]

 

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.

 

[ASTANA]

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.

[Dirtbreath]

 

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.

 

[ASTANA]

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.

[ASTANA]

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

[Dirtbreath]

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.