That Merida certainly has a better spec than that anthem. Are they the same price point?Looking at the Anthem 29er 2
Or the
Merida 96 6000
Also any feedback like the above around the suspension systems is appreciated, I have NFI
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Yeah pretty much.That Merida certainly has a better spec than that anthem. Are they the same price point?
I will second this. Are you racing XC? If not and it's just for a casual weekend ride then get something more relaxed and comfy like a Trance.Merida are bland in their marketing but they do a pretty good job offering good value bikes.
Are you sure you are best auited to an XC bike? They are pretty specialised these days. A trail bike like the trance or Merida 120 would suit a lot of people who think a xc bike is what they want.
Not sure.Are either dropper post compatible ?
I'd like to race. Possible marathon events tooI will second this. Are you racing XC? If not and it's just for a casual weekend ride then get something more relaxed and comfy like a Trance.
Fair point.Are you sure you need a duallie? Trek do the IsoSpeed decoupler that lets the seat post flex to take the sting away, works a treat.
There's another brand that I can't think of right now, that use the same idea but using a different method.
And I'll third this. A trail bike is not a restrictive climber these days, modern shocks make a decent trail bike climb like a mountain goat.I will second this. Are you racing XC? If not and it's just for a casual weekend ride then get something more relaxed and comfy like a Trance.
CheersYah, trance, 120, camber (I think spesh have ditched the camber now and do a short travel stumpy?) Etc. I'd suggest not getting too hung up on a brand or model, but it's pointless, your heart is going to lead you regardless.
120-130mm travel would probably be the sweet spot if you've got xc tendencies. A little more travel if you were more into descending. Or be like the rest of us and have 23 different bikes to suit your mood on the day
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Are you choosing a bike with the primary intention to race xco and marathon events, or as an all round trail bike?I'd like to race. Possible marathon events too
I rode a demo Trance 29er on my local trails and it did not climb very well. It was a fun bike that descended better than I expected and was easy to bunny hop. The bike just sapped my energy on the steep climbs and did not handle the techy stuff well.Yes I want a dually that will climb well.
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