SwissVan Posted July 27, 2007 Posted July 27, 2007 Whose BOB ? never met him before, but then again you jus canna be to brainy or SPECILAIZED.. he he he..
dirtrider Posted July 27, 2007 Posted July 27, 2007 haha I hope I am not to late ! Bad influence you got coming your way !!! This bloke will give candy to the race marshals just to get a seeded spot !!! And now he wants to tune you about some american build bike ! The rest of us knows better ! Ooooop sorry Thug .
NotSoBigBen Posted July 27, 2007 Posted July 27, 2007 No comment yet from the big guy - E-wet? DR - you cut his net again?
RodTi Posted July 27, 2007 Posted July 27, 2007 BigBen... What the hell - let's get the ball rolling, shall we?! As much as I'm loathe to admit it - I am brave enough to say that aesthetics/looks of a bike maintain a high premium in any decision I make... A close second is the actual working of the bike - i.e. does it so what its supposed to do, and does it do it well.... Which means that if two bikes of similar ride and design were given as options, but one was say - a Merida, I'd take the other one... I don't know why - they are good bikes, but I've never like Merida's. Or rather, I've only ever liked a few Merida's...Their square tubing and paintwork - not for me. That being said - I have always rated Specialised bikes. And the Epic is a real beauty in particular.Don't even get me started on the S-Works.... But, I also have an aching for Commencal.Really sweet-looking bikes.But then the list starts to go on and on....Giant - for some or other reason - just doesn't always float my boat.Raleigh sometimes does. But one thing that I have realised, is that there are a simply stupid amount of bikes out there, that many have never even heard of, nevermind seen, in South Africa. I regularly page through WhatMountainbike and Dirt - and there really are some fantastic rigs out there...Which will be expensive - but I'm convinced, oh so worthwhile... So I guess, in short - this is something I'm not going to rush into.Which is why these debates are always so good - keeps me well-informed... Keep stirring, and keep 'em coming!
NotSoBigBen Posted July 27, 2007 Posted July 27, 2007 'Raleigh sometimes does' - there are ways to control that stoopid urge! Just check out the Specialized website every time the thought comes up!
dirtrider Posted July 27, 2007 Posted July 27, 2007 The other people on the Hub all wear blindfold !!! I am the only one here that have seen the light . But anyway in the end of the day it comes down to what you like , i.e what appeals to your eyes and not your wallet !
Dibles Posted July 27, 2007 Posted July 27, 2007 There may be many bikes available but when it comes to women's specific designs there are very few to choose from and that helped limit my options. I had a men's small frame and it was too big for me.
dirtrider Posted July 27, 2007 Posted July 27, 2007 And that left you to choose between a Santa and a Santa . I think only recently Scott also started with Woman specific bikes ?
Thug Posted July 27, 2007 Posted July 27, 2007 I don't know why - they are good bikes' date=' but I've never like Merida's. That being said - I have always rated Specialised bikes. [/quote'] Just a bit of useless info...... Merida OWN Specialized.
NotSoBigBen Posted July 27, 2007 Posted July 27, 2007 Thug - now was that really necessary? I have to revise you on my friends list!
NotSoBigBen Posted July 27, 2007 Posted July 27, 2007 Aaaahhhhhhh just remembered it's OK cause they're all made in that same sweatshop in Taiwan or somewhere, or was that only for roadies?
dirtrider Posted July 27, 2007 Posted July 27, 2007 We will ignore his useless information . I have never seen that bit ! I don't know what he is talking about ! Tell me more tomorrow please Thug
Dibles Posted July 27, 2007 Posted July 27, 2007 D-R, at that stage Scott had a WSD as did Specialized and Trek but I didn't like their specs or colours etc. With the SC I got to choose from 13 different coloured frames plus I got the componentry I wanted AND the ride is awesome.
Thug Posted July 27, 2007 Posted July 27, 2007 Merida manufactures Specialized bikes and owns a large share in thecompany. They also produce many many other brands. The Specialized Brain technology is actually a Merida Patent applied to a Specialized Hosrt link 4 bar suspension.
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