merida vs giant

[Braai Vleis]

hey guys.

ive decided to buy a new bike.

Its been a while since ive last cycled but I basically have two options

 

Merida 96 300d or a giant anthem X2

 

I havent had the chance to ride either of the two and at the moment I am torn between the two?

 

does anyone have any advice?

 

[cat-i]

go ride both, the bike will choose you.

 

where you from - there's a ride be4ubuy at rietvlei zoo farm neeeext weekend

 

[Sammajoor]

Merida, anyday

[JacoM]

Hi there,

Also battling to decide between these two. The parts are not exactly the same, but your comments re the two frames? ("mechanics" of the suspension, general service, gaurentees, etc.) What else to consider when choosing between these two?

Regards