Moda Rondo hardtail vs Merida HFS 2000 xc

jonbateman
jonbateman Posts: 3
edited February 2011 in MTB buying advice
Got choice of these two and having a wee bit trouble deciding.

The Merida has a few good reviews yet i can't find anything on the Moda.

Weighing the two up, Moda is XT, better wheels and a lot lighter but unsure on how good the frame is. The merida has better forks and rides really well from what i can see.

Hmmmmmssss... anyone ridden both or can givea bit of useful advice...

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  • allthegearnoidea
    allthegearnoidea Posts: 4,077
    iirc the moda's are based on the cube designs??? Good bikes though, and a good deal of kit for the money, might be tricky gettinga demo ride though??
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  • nh27
    nh27 Posts: 5
    The moda is triple butted frame
    lighter and stiffer than double butted
    The frames are made in the same factory as the cubes as i have been told from a very good source but they are double butted
    Go for a triple butted frame if its in your price range everytime
    Also very high spec with the moda and the best wheels in this price point
    xt groupset at this price £999 unbeliveable
  • MuddyMarky
    MuddyMarky Posts: 24
    I bought the Moda yesterday! I also rode Marin nail trail, and a land rover (!)- narrowed it down to the LR & moda in the end. Very impressed by build quality and level of kit etc with it- and paid £950 for it.

    If I'd gone in and bought the first thing I saw/loved look of, I'd have gone for the Marin, so really does prove you have to ride them. But (obv) I'd highly recommend the Moda!

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