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jaredpace
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Okay,
So monies not really an issue. I've always ridden a Trek 9.8 and I'm looking to replace the current one. Do I go for another Trek, being the 9.9ssl or do I come away from the brand and go for the Merida 0 nine. As this is my racing steed, I'm only looking at the frameset, as I will be speccing the bike up myself. Constructive thoughts welcome! And no, I'm not considering any other frame as these are the two I've already narrowed it down to.
So monies not really an issue. I've always ridden a Trek 9.8 and I'm looking to replace the current one. Do I go for another Trek, being the 9.9ssl or do I come away from the brand and go for the Merida 0 nine. As this is my racing steed, I'm only looking at the frameset, as I will be speccing the bike up myself. Constructive thoughts welcome! And no, I'm not considering any other frame as these are the two I've already narrowed it down to.
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i will say go for Trek 8)0
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SpiderNdc, any reason for the Trek over the Merida?Jared0
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What? No one else got any views?Jared0
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Have you looked at the geometries? What do you think about them? What do you want from the frame?0
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Hey Supersonic,
Geometries very, very similar. The Merida has a slightly longer wheelbase (14mm). Other than that, all angles, lengths are a knat's whatsit apart. Looking for very little flex in the BB as I only run a duo chainset. Triple not much use when racing. Unfortunately there is not data on the deflection of the BB from either company. The only advantage I can see from the Trek (apart from the fact they used to sponsor me many years ago) is the lifetime warranty on the frame. Merida give 5 years. However, when you read the smallprint of both warranties, neither cover racing, which is normal.
Both companies have great top end machines, and are well used on the pro circuit. So it's proving very hard to make the choice! :?Jared0 -
Do they both have BB30 options for the bottom bracket?0
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Yep, both BB30.Jared0
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I imagine they will be both stiff then!
I think the Merida is lighter. Hard to say, as you said, they are close.
Cannondale Flash?!0 -
Yeah the C Flash is also a good bike, super-light too at 16.5.lbs. Shame I can't get my head round that lefty fork setup! Think I'm going to go to Nottingham to see Merida and have a closer look at the 0 nine.Jared0
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Still interested in peoples thoughts..... :roll:Jared0
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A big thanks to all those who took the time to offer some insight. That'll be "Supersonic" only I guess :?
And to think I thought us MTB'ers had more to say than the "roadies".
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I don't think I would ever spend this much without testing - if you're going to be putting in long periods in the saddle racing/training then a bike that doesn't feel spot on is going to be a major issue. I reckon the Merida will be the lighter bike but personally i think I'd rather have the Trek - components seem a bit more 'solid'/durable."Melancholy is incompatible with bicycling." ~James E. Starrs0
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Yeah, I know what you're saying BlackSpur. It is extremely difficult to test one of the top rigs these days. Although I did manage to bag a ride on the new Orbea Alma over the weekend, and very nice it was too! It got me thinking, good enough for Julien Absalon, good enough for me. And the geometry is the same as both the Trek/Merida. Maybe that could be the one to go for, and there are four dealers all within 30mins drive from me.
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jaredpace wrote:A big thanks to all those who took the time to offer some insight. That'll be "Supersonic" only I guess :?
And to think I thought us MTB'ers had more to say than the "roadies".
To be fair, this is a pretty rare question, I doubt many people have had any experience of any of the frames you mentioned.0
