Apemanscolony Posted April 8, 2010 Share Im looking to buy a soft tail. I get mixed reactions from all the diffrent shops. Decided on 2 makes now. Merida 96 Carbon 1000D or the merida 96 hfs 1000D. or Scott spark series. Whats the verdict? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaBee Posted April 8, 2010 Share Personal opinion, having never ridden Scottand owning a Merida 96 hfs 3000... You're missing an option! Go test-ride them - and I think there's a Bicycling ride before you buy sometime soonish in Johburg area somewhere...(?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vetkop Posted April 8, 2010 Share merida 96 hfs 1000D; i am enjoying mine but do agree, go test ride them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bike Mob Posted April 8, 2010 Share Merida...Carbon all the way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ngala24 Posted April 8, 2010 Share CHUMBA VF2 all the way, my 2 cents Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheelsuck Posted April 8, 2010 Share Have to say you should consider the Chumba that Ngala recommended, never have I got on a bike and felt comfortable from the get go. But if you are choosing between the Scott and Merida, go for Merida, if the specs on the two are on par then the frame of the Merida is better than Scott. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splat Posted April 8, 2010 Share Arent they pretty different bikes?One is a 100mm travel XC race bike, while the other is 120mm travel race/trail bike. I wouldnt choose it on spec alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apemanscolony Posted April 8, 2010 Share Bit difficult, as the specs are almost the same. what would be the best buy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apemanscolony Posted April 8, 2010 Share But the CHUMBA VF2 is not a known brand? not in SA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weight Weenie Posted April 8, 2010 Share my 2c What feels comfy to you to ride ? Where will you buy it ? That shop should be close to home and offer good backup as you will go back there for tune-ups and service or warranty issues with the bike. Think you will get more bang for your buck with the merida though, better spec should be a bit cheaper than a comparative scott. I like carbon, but donna what the weight/cost ratio would be there, so wont comment on that choice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ngala24 Posted April 8, 2010 Share But the CHUMBA VF2 is not a known brand? not in SA. But its getting thereAsk manbearpig who was a yeti fan, caad4 moved from merida to the vf2. There are a number of other riders out there not on hub aswell, yeah they get some funny comments but most people who see the bikes and ride them love them See the reviews from hubbers on here https://www.bikehub.co.za/forum_posts.asp?TID=63296&KW= https://www.bikehub.co.za/forum_posts.asp?TID=64239&KW= I see you in JHB, take the demo unit out for a weekend and see what you think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reghard111 Posted April 10, 2010 Share I have ridden Manbearpig's bike and it honestly is awesome..... if anyone tell him that I said that there will be hell to pay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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