Merida Matts Trail 100-D advise/help (Newbie)

b14rde
b14rde Posts: 2
edited June 2012 in MTB general
Hi
I've just purchased this bike through cycle to work scheme from my local independent retailer.
Merida Matts Trail 100-D Team Green Mountain Bike.
Been told its a good quality entry level bike for £499??
The specs mean nothing to me as I'm just starting out in mountain biking/trail riding, but not your serious off road stuff.
Can anyone advise on the specs??
I wanted a bike that looked different to the normal colours and the frame design that are on the market with hydraulic brakes for that sort of cash.

Merida Matts Trail 100-D 19" Team Green
Frame: Technoformed 6061 aluminium
Fork: RST Blaze 120mm TNL Lockout
Cranks: Shimano M311 42-32-22T
Bottom Bracket: Shimano Octalink
Pedals: XC Alloy
Shifters: Shimano Acera Rapidfire
Cassette: Shimano CS-HG31-8 11-32t
Chain: KMC Z7 8s
Hubs: Disc Alloy
Rims: Merida Comp D
Tyres: Merida Trail 26 X 2.25"
Brakes: Tektro Draco 180mm hydraulic discs
Handlebar: Merida Comp Oversize 660mm Riser
Headset: A-Head OS
Stem: Merida Pro Oversize
Saddle: XM Line
Seat Post: Merida Speed 31.6mm

Comments

  • ashleydwsmith
    ashleydwsmith Posts: 693
    Hi there, I had one of these bikes. Awesome bike for the price.

    The only thing I would change of I were you would be the tyres, they are sh1te at gripping anything. Just make sure you take it back to the lbs if you have any problems assuming you have free services.

    Otherwise congrats on the choice, it will keep you going and upgrade when something wears out!

    Ash
  • mountaingoatimnot
    mountaingoatimnot Posts: 185
    Was looking at one of these for my son, only half an hour ago. I loved the low and short top tube, the slightly higher bars (good for a youngster/novice on the downslopes) and the general spec (180mm Fr and Rr hyd discs !)

    Very impressed withthe frame quality (i'm no expert mind) and the bright green will no doubt appeal to my youngster, colour being as important to him as anything else :lol:

    Off researching reviews now beofre i put the money down !
  • mintedox
    mintedox Posts: 273
    +1 on the tyres, not that great but the bike is a good choice. Had a lesser specced 20d for a few months and it was a good bike. It handled trail centres well and was pretty bulletproof.

    Maybe consider a wider handlebar too :D
    Papa? Nicole
  • jayson
    jayson Posts: 4,606
    Good bikes for the money i have a 700 i use for work and the occasional quick blast out on and its awesome very light and immediate.

    I wouldnt go changing nothin yet just ride it and enjoy it for the time bein.
    Remedy

    Merida

    Austria 2012
  • mountaingoatimnot
    mountaingoatimnot Posts: 185
    mountaingoatimnot wrote:
    Was looking at one of these for my son, only half an hour ago. I loved the low and short top tube, the slightly higher bars (good for a youngster/novice on the downslopes) and the general spec (180mm Fr and Rr hyd discs !)

    Very impressed withthe frame quality (i'm no expert mind) and the bright green will no doubt appeal to my youngster, colour being as important to him as anything else :lol:

    Off researching reviews now beofre i put the money down !


    Well after a bit of searching around i found a cracking deal on the 500-D version, albeit a 2009 model. Arrived yesterday, got it set up in an hour (need to bleed the brakes as the fluid is a bit old for my liking), and my son took delivery today - he's over the moon, as am I, looks and feels a classy bit of kit and whilst i'm sure he'd like the flashy green 100-D, I think the olive metallic is less atttractive to ''lesser folk in society''. The frame seems very good and capable of many upgrades. First ride tonight and he's very impressed by the lightness of the bike (goodness knows what he'd make of a carbon frame !!)

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