First time MTB Scott or Merida??

[carlheinz]

Hi Guys,

 

As the title states haven't been in the cycle market since school. Looking at getting a starter MTB.

 

Looking at Merida TFS-100 for R5200

or a Scott Aspect 30 for R4700.

 

There's also the option of the Scott Aspect 10 for well a lot, this would mean eating bread and water for the next month .

 

Really don't want to go over 5K. Friend just got the Aspect 30 and my boss the TFS-100 both feel the same.

 

Opinions?

 

Thx

Carl

[katz201]

I'm a little biased... I have 3 Scotts in my garage...

 

Go SCOTT!!

[Mellow]

men dont ride merida

Edited November 8, 2010 by Mellow

[alan4251]

I ride a Scott Spark 50 soft tail so Scott i say.

[wynandvdmerwe]

Look I am a Merida fan and will be forever probably. I like the Scott as well, so I think see what you getting for the price you pay component wise, and forget about Scott vs Merida idea. Make sure you get a proper front shock and at least a SLX/Xt rear derailer. If you thus go for the scott, buy the Aspect 10, you won't regret spending a little more and getting just a bit of an upgrade on components. Merida is well priced for what you get, just buy from the correct shop and don't let them smoke you with a newbie price.

 

Mellow men don't ride merida....

[Mellow]

Look I am a Merida fan and will be forever probably. I like the Scott as well, so I think see what you getting for the price you pay component wise, and forget about Scott vs Merida idea. Make sure you get a proper front shock and at least a SLX/Xt rear derailer. If you thus go for the scott, buy the Aspect 10, you won't regret spending a little more and getting just a bit of an upgrade on components. Merida is well priced for what you get, just buy from the correct shop and don't let them smoke you with a newbie price.

 

Mellow men don't ride merida....

fair enough... but rather - the mellow man dont ride marida

[wynandvdmerwe]

fair enough... but rather - the mellow man dont ride marida

 

Fair enough yes...I like these topics...Mr Mellow go and take a 96 carbon for a spin, trust me it is shweeeet. I like the Sparkies as well I must say...

[andretraut]

Fair enough yes...I like these topics...Mr Mellow go and take a 96 carbon for a spin, trust me it is shweeeet. I like the Sparkies as well I must say...

 

wynandvdmerwe, a Merida 96 carbon would not allow a mellow man in the saddle, so I think the anti-Merida-dude should rather go test ride the woman specific Merida Juliet Lite to get a feel of a proper bike!

[Mellow]

all marida bikes are woman specific...but some males, more in touch with their feminine sides, also enjoy them...

 

have to say, would like to have a go on the 96... when no one is watching

[wynandvdmerwe]

all marida bikes are woman specific...but some males, more in touch with their feminine sides, also enjoy them...

 

have to say, would like to have a go on the 96... when no one is watching

Mellow you are a funny guy,do you have a Giant parked somewhere in your garage as well?

[carlheinz]

Hi Guys,

 

Thank you for all the input. Took the Scott Aspect 30. Very Nice bike. Got a cold now so no riding .

 

Thanx again.

 

Carl

[Mellow]

Mellow you are a funny guy,do you have a Giant parked somewhere in your garage as well?

 

probably wont surpise you when i say i have a scott.