Scooterza Posted January 11, 2010 Share This is a double post but my other posting just isn't coming up under active topics for some reason! Hey all, I am buying a bike for my wife and have 3 options which I amtrying to choose between - 1 new and two 2nd hand. I haven't seen the2nd hand bikes but ASSUMING that they are in decent nick, can anyonesuggest which of the following is best value for money?BRAND NEW bike from Linden Cycles: 2010 Silverback Saturn for R4400Suntour XCM HLO forks, Shimano Alivio rear derailleur, shimano M486 hydraulic disc brakes. Full specs HERE2ndhand: Merida Matt TFS 700. 2007 model, Dart 3 Front Suspension Deoreshifters, intergrated XT rear derailer,LX Cranks for R50002nd hand: Raleigh RM9.0 2005 with Shimano XTR (2006 groupset) and Rock Shok Duke front shock. R5000. Looks like this one has done a bit of work though. Ithink she will be happy on any of these but obviously want to getsomething that will last and perhaps keep its value to some extent. Anycomments appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Nino Posted January 11, 2010 Share Does the Merida have disc brakes? If not, then the new Silverback with Linden's unquestionable backup is the way to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooterza Posted January 11, 2010 Share Merida has disc brakes, Raleigh has v-brakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Nino Posted January 11, 2010 Share Tough one. Try get a better price for the Merida. I think it's a bit difficult to justify spending more on a 2nd hand bike than a new one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooterza Posted January 11, 2010 Share Yes it is a tough one. I am leaning towards the Merida - much nicer specs. But it is now 3 years old so hmmmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Nino Posted January 11, 2010 Share and then there's the feeling of riding a brand new bike. Nothing like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gremlin Posted January 11, 2010 Share Go for the Silverback, The Merida is a bit old already. The Silverback can take a good pounding, had one before I got a dual sus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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