Cube vs. Merida

[andretraut]

I was also stuck between the Merida and Cube. Am so happy I didn't go with the Merida.

 

Luv my Cube, only thing missing on her is a vagina

Next time you ride your Cube past a shop, carefully look at the reflextion in the window...you will see it!

[Tjokkits]

all i know whenever i talk to derick from merida i see real pride in the brand and he is always willing to deal with issues, Cube will have to live up to that

[BOXABOY]

Thanks guys,

Anybody else with anything to add??

Much appreciated.

[Seandmerida96]

Both are great bikes, ride a Merida 96 myself(Surprisingly)and love it. I KNOW you would love both. You really cant go wrong.

[Chris_K]

Hi own a second hand Cube LTD for a year and it has been top. She has been dealt some tough conditions and just keeps going with out a hassle, downhill and cross country. I have also noticed that the new Cubes have some nice components too and are good value for money. Google them and you will not find not a bad word on Cube. Sorry to the Merida supporters.

 

Cheers and good luck!

[Ashchest]

If you are stuck between the 2 bikes and thinking... oooh....should I get the cube or should I get the Merida....oooh....I don't know.....eish....what to do. Just get the cube.

Some advice. If you thinking of buying locally then rather wait untill the 2011 models are available, they are sooo hot! the 100 now a 110 with ietsie little bit 10mm travel extra (: and improved frame and paint job! :clap:

 

I see there are still 2010 models available on CRC for seriously crazy low prices!!

 

I bought my cube locally 2000km ago and had no reason for taking it back except for busting the rear hub, but that was my wrong :blush: going down breedts too fast without tightening the rear QR properly , anyway, LBS replaced the hub for free!

 

C'mon guys, buy them cubes and let us see more of them on the trails!!!

[Lucky Luke.]

 

http://www.cube.eu/uploads/pics/elite-hpc-sl_01.jpg

[BOXABOY]

coool, tough decision - both nice rides!!!!

[Darryl O]

Hi

 

Just been reading the posts above and have a few points of my own.

1) CUBE is cheaper localy than if you buy it on CRC.

2) There is a reason why CUBE won Eurobike best Hardtail and best Full Sus design awards this year.

3) Every CUBE bike is fully assembled and tested in Germany so dont expect any issues.

[CAAD4]

 

http://www.cube.eu/uploads/pics/elite-hpc-sl_01.jpg

 

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[AndreZA]

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That is good looking hey. I like how they took the design of the type from the frame to the wheels. The new XTR cranks looks waaaaay better then the previous generation.

[adogshow]

Cube for me. it has the same rear pivot system as the Spesh full suspension bikes. rides like a dream and they are the some of the hottest looking bikes. being brought in locally makes them worth it...

[Darryl O]

The design of the back absorbs vertical shocks but not horizontal.

Its like having a small shock at the back.

[Darryl O]

I have more pics if you guys are keen to see them

[BOXABOY]

Hi

 

Just been reading the posts above and have a few points of my own.

1) CUBE is cheaper localy than if you buy it on CRC.

2) There is a reason why CUBE won Eurobike best Hardtail and best Full Sus design awards this year.

3) Every CUBE bike is fully assembled and tested in Germany so dont expect any issues.

 

1) CUBE is cheaper here????? Dual suspension bike I'm looking at = R17K here and R10K at CRC?????

[Darryl O]

Boxaboy..

 

I know you looking at the AMS Comp 2010 and I see CRC has a huge discount.

 

R10k plus R1.5k transport + 15% import duty + 14% VAT

 

Then remember if you take it to bike shop to get it assembled properly - R300

Then if baught locally you usually get a free bike setup - R500.

Then throw in 1 or 2 free services - R800

 

Also your warrenty from CRC will be in the UK and not SA for the frame and all components.

 

Example : XMS 2011

 

CRC = R 11450 therefore your landed cost will be R 16 300.

That excludeds all the extras above.

 

Locally the bike is selling for R15 999.

Take all the extras into account and you will see bying an XMS locally will save you

at least R1k and still have peace of mind and you will have supported the local industry.