wannabearacer Posted January 6, 2010 Posted January 6, 2010 Hey guys, i'm looking at these 2 bikes and was hoping some of you could help with the exact specs coming into SA. For example 2/3 shops say the Merida is coming with a Magura Durin Race fork while others have said that it is coming with a Fox fork. Please can you give me a link to the SA spec links. Thanks.
mongoose_dude Posted January 6, 2010 Posted January 6, 2010 I am also planning to buy the 96 3000D, and as far as I know it should be coming with the Magura Durin fork. I wasn't even aware that South Africa might be receiving a different spec line-up. Odd. Are there any of the 2010 bikes in SA yet? I can't find any shop with demo models etc. Please shout if you do find out about the spec! Peace
Smiles Posted January 6, 2010 Posted January 6, 2010 try pm pigeon for all the specs. he just got the 2010 merida 96 3000 and its def got the fox fork.
Dicky DQ Posted January 6, 2010 Posted January 6, 2010 who cares, The Merida package will be better value for money and the bike is a dream. my 2c's
mongoose_dude Posted January 6, 2010 Posted January 6, 2010 who cares' date=' The Merida package will be better value for money and the bike is a dream. my 2c's [/quote'] I hope that's true... Anyone know what the complete package 3000D is going for? Should be about 23k, I guess?
SeaBee Posted January 7, 2010 Posted January 7, 2010 You'll have to change your username after that, though... Anyways, got one - it's got the Magura fork. That's on my alu frame version (HFS 3000 D). The carbon version (Carbon 3000 D) has a Fox fork. (You also add 15K top the price for that version...) Your guestimate is about spot-on. Here's a link to the bike specs, FWIW: http://www2.merida-bikes.com/en_ZA/Bikes.Detail.17 If you want to look at the carbon one, look around under bikes --> "Ninety Six" on the menu - easy to find.
Guest Iron Posted January 7, 2010 Posted January 7, 2010 Hey guys' date=' i'm looking at these 2 bikes and was hoping some of you could help with the exact specs coming into SA. For example 2/3 shops say the Merida is coming with a Magura Durin Race fork while others have said that it is coming with a Fox fork. Please can you give me a link to the SA spec links. Thanks. [/quote'] The Merida does come with Magura Durin forks , as per the spec . http://www2.merida-bikes.com/en_INT/public/assets/f59c4acf/Ninety-Six-HFS-3000-D-17.pdf
IdeJongh Posted January 7, 2010 Posted January 7, 2010 Are there any of the 2010 bikes in SA yet? I can't find any shop with demo models etc. Please shout if you do find out about the spec!Peace Saw some of the o'10 Meridas in the Cyclelab in Centurion. Flipn hot bikes, they went from being good value for money to fantastic value for money!
Guest Iron Posted January 7, 2010 Posted January 7, 2010 I have to say the 96 3000d is great value for money , full xt with magura breaks and shox and just look at !!!!
Guest Iron Posted January 7, 2010 Posted January 7, 2010 here is the Scott , it too looks good though, not sure of its price.
SeaBee Posted January 7, 2010 Posted January 7, 2010 Brakes... brakes... brakes....BREAKS is something you don't want on a bike, esp mtb!
Guest Iron Posted January 7, 2010 Posted January 7, 2010 Brakes... brakes... brakes....BREAKS is something you don't want on a bike' date=' esp mtb! [/quote'] mmmm, which one SB , the Merida or Scott?
mongoose_dude Posted January 7, 2010 Posted January 7, 2010 You'll have to change your username after that' date=' though... Anyways, got one - it's got the Magura fork. That's on my alu frame version (HFS 3000 D). The carbon version (Carbon 3000 D) has a Fox fork. (You also add 15K top the price for that version...) Your guestimate is about spot-on. Here's a link to the bike specs, FWIW:http://www2.merida-bikes.com/en_ZA/Bikes.Detail.17 If you want to look at the carbon one, look around under bikes --> "Ninety Six" on the menu - easy to find. [/quote'] I will indeed have to change my username Eish. May I ask where you bought it and what you paid? Or are such questions not allowed? I'd really appreciate it, since I want to know what exactly I should prepare my student budget for. I need to do the calculation in cases of beer as currency!
mongoose_dude Posted January 7, 2010 Posted January 7, 2010 I have to say the 96 3000d is great value for money ' date=' full xt with magura breaks and shox and just look at !!!! [/quote'] I agree with you... Beautiful bike. Hope it survives my 95kg...!
Hairy Posted January 7, 2010 Posted January 7, 2010 I have heard from a reliable LBS who sell the Merida brand that the 96 bearing / pivot / bush kit is not the most robust and reliable out there. My last Scott was going strong after 3 1/2 years of abuse with respect to the bearings ... when opened up the bushes were still in good condition. Also the pro-bike boys/girls are great to deal with if anything does go wrong with the Scott. RE component spec ... this should only be a partial consideration as these are items that wear out .... the frame is the most important factor, then suspension followed by wheelset... IMHO Hairy
mongoose_dude Posted January 7, 2010 Posted January 7, 2010 I have heard from a reliable LBS who sell the Merida brand that the 96 bearing / pivot / bush kit is not the most robust and reliable out there. My last Scott was going strong after 3 1/2 years of abuse with respect to the bearings ... when opened up the bushes were still in good condition. Also the pro-bike boys/girls are great to deal with if anything does go wrong with the Scott. RE component spec ... this should only be a partial consideration as these are items that wear out .... the frame is the most important factor' date=' then suspension followed by wheelset... IMHO Hairy[/quote'] who are the agents of merida in SA? any comments on their service etc?
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