Merida Pro D as a first bike ?

wdw13

Hello all,

I'm a roadie just venturing into the murky depths of mountain biking and looking to buy first bike (aiming to spend approx £600.00).

I have seen the Merida Pro D here - http://www.merlincycles.co.uk/Bike+Shop ... S-PROD.htm

Would appreciate any comments or experience you might have with that model bike.

I have also considered the Rockrider 8.1 (my local Decathlon doesn't have any stock yet) and the Cube Aim.

The bike will mainly be used for trails, woodland and pottering around Sherwood Pines.

Any advice on the three bikes (or any other recommendation) greatfullly received.

The Rookie

Carrera Fury or Voodoo Hoodoo, both have better forks than the rather rubbish Gila's on the Merida and are circa £500.

RR8.1 is very good if you have a local Decathlon (mine is 32 miles away!)

Simon

wdw13

Cheers for that Simon - will give Decathlon another call and see when stock is due in.

Will also look at the Carrera and Voodoo

Lewis A

The Beginner wrote:

Carrera Fury or Voodoo Hoodoo, both have better forks than the rather rubbish Gila's on the Merida and are circa £500.

RR8.1 is very good if you have a local Decathlon (mine is 32 miles away!)

Simon

mine is 580km away!

Lewis A

The Beginner wrote:

Carrera Fury or Voodoo Hoodoo, both have better forks than the rather rubbish Gila's on the Merida and are circa £500.

RR8.1 is very good if you have a local Decathlon (mine is 32 miles away!)

Simon

mine is 580km away!

w.jenkins

could i tempt you? may be able to do a little on the price...
http://www.bikeradar.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=17143213#17143213

wdw13

w.jenkins - cheers for the offer fella, but I've cracked and bought a Specialized hardrock pro (£300.00) so am going to upgrade a few bits on that.

Good luck with your sale - great looking bike