Merlin Malt - 1 or 4? Sorry for newbie question!

bigtruck
bigtruck Posts: 18
edited February 2008 in MTB buying advice
OK - the 4 is lighter than the 1 but its nearly £200 more for not that different a spec.

Anybody have a view on whether its worth splashing out more? There doesnt appear to be any reason to me other than £200 to save 2 pounds in weight (which I probably would do!). Im nowehere near the shop so cannot visit to check them out.

Ive checked the other Merlin threads but Ive not got my answer

Cheers

BT

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  • scazzer
    scazzer Posts: 254
    aaaayyyyy BIGTRUCK take it from me mate you will not be let down.......

    For about a month over xmas looked for new bike,got it down to a couple
    being Trek and Specialized,just about to splash the cash then went to
    Merlin just to av a look round,then there it was,the Malt4 on the stand
    that just stood out,ok,iwas looking for a white framed bike from the start
    and this bike is just stunning (in my eyes :D )and many others as ive put posts on site
    before about Malt 4 :wink:
    Only thing is mate,ive had mine on order since 8/1/08 was told 3/4 weeks only to be
    told yesterday that my size frame wont be in till end Feb or early March,but def gonna
    wait as i think the bike is worth it .... :D:D

    scazzer
  • supersonic
    supersonic Posts: 82,708
    MALT 4 frame a good pound lighter than the MALT 1
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  • artillerydave
    artillerydave Posts: 715
    Malt 2 is made of double butted Aluminium, wheras the Malt 4 is a hydroformed frame, i.e tubes are formed using liquid under pressure. better in my opinion. hence dearer.
  • Chaka Ping
    Chaka Ping Posts: 1,451
    I'm sure the Malt 4 is worth the extra spend.

    But the Malt 1 is also a very well-specced bike for the cash. It depends on your needs/preferences.

    Perhaps the Malt 2 is an option if you're torn between the other two?
  • bigtruck
    bigtruck Posts: 18
    Thanks for the replies. The Merlin is going to be a second bike. Having gone full suss a while back I miss the hardtail on the quicker rides and I want a good bike at a nice price. The Merlins fit the bill for me.

    Im not keen on the colour of the 2 but I think the 4 is shading it. The extra wonga will be worth it in the long run I am sure. I emailed Merlin and they gave weights of around 25 lbs for the 4 around 27lbs. You do notice the difference and I'd rather my hardtail was much lighter than the full sus so decision made!
  • artillerydave
    artillerydave Posts: 715
    good choice, great bike.

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