Deciding between these 3 to purchase. Which one is best, any other suggestions are welcome. My riding is recreational, but fast single track riding is what I ride most.
http://www.merida-bi...ety-Six+CF+XT-D
http://www.giant-bic....2/10744/53396/
http://www.scott-spo...55/61164/221693
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Merida Ninety-Six CF XT-D vs Giant Anthem X2 vs Scott Spark 40
Started by crodi, Jan 10 2012 09:19
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Posted 10 January 2012 - 09:27
As the three biggest selling value brands there won't be much difference between their value offering.
Rather pick a good bike shop in your area to buy one from.
Rather pick a good bike shop in your area to buy one from.
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Posted 10 January 2012 - 09:39
I think the scott comes with 110 travel and 120 in front, should make good for trails. But why do you want to get a xc race bike when you enjoy trails? get a trance, or any other 5' bike, much more worth it if you dont race
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Posted 18 May 2012 - 09:53
Went with the Anthem. Good compromise, racey yet comfortable on trails.
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Posted 18 May 2012 - 10:20
crodi, on 18 May 2012 - 09:53 , said:
Went with the Anthem. Good compromise, racey yet comfortable on trails.
Good call.
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Posted 18 May 2012 - 12:57
Bos, on 10 January 2012 - 09:39 , said:
I think the scott comes with 110 travel and 120 in front, should make good for trails. But why do you want to get a xc race bike when you enjoy trails? get a trance, or any other 5' bike, much more worth it if you dont race
Out of those three the Anthem gets the ravest reviews, Scott gets the worst reviews, and If you consider the scott, make sure you have 4k extra too rip out that dtswisscheese at the back and replace it with RS or FOX. Merida, well thats just a girls bike
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Posted 18 May 2012 - 06:42
Anthem is like the Toyota Hilux of xc bikes. Just keeps going.Ok I am biased. . . . .
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Posted 18 May 2012 - 06:58
If racing's your game- the 96's your bike.
