bicycle help Merida Big nine mountain bike

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deca300

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Hi there,
I'm new to cycling and just need some help.
I want to buy this bike online. Its a Merida big nine.
Is this a good bike? does anyone have any experience with this bike?
I heard that merida is a good brand?
BIG nine, does this automatically mean that its a 29er bike?
My height is 1.76m could the bike be too big perhaps?

Regards
Appreciate any help
Thanks
 
Ask this question at thehubsa.co.za

You'll get your answer there.

You may be a little short for a 29er.
 
Agreed, ask on thehubsa.co.za.

Which model Big Nine are you looking at? There are a number of different specced versions and range from R8k to R30k.
 
OK I have posted my question there. Just waiting for some replies now. Just a question. BIG nine, does this mean the wheels are 29" or could it be big nine with 26" wheels on?
 
The Big 9 are 29ers.

Apparently 29er will roll a little easier over obstacles and are a little faster on the straights. They suit the taller rider.

The 26er is a bit more agile.

They are great bargains on second hand 26ers as people go for the 29ers.

I'm very happy with my 26ers.
 
I will stick to my 26er I tried a 29er I just felt uncomfortable. I am around the same height as deca300. Rather try out both bikes before you fork out the cash. Or you can wait for the 27ers to come out :D
 
My 29er is awesome on climbs/descents and going over any obstacle you can think of. I am used to having to turn tighter to get around hairpin bends so those don't bother me anymore.

The Merida Big9 is a pretty nice bike. All their models are decent.
 
Definitely go for 29er. In the year since I got my GT Karakoram 3.0 I have put over 5000KM on it and it is still going strong. You might want to have a look at those, the new 2013 models should be out and they start at R5k for the 3.0 with entry level (Alivio / Acera) parts and top out at R11k for the 1.0 with Deore / SRAM stuff.

About the components, yes they do make a difference in terms of reliability and lifespan but ultimately it comes down to cost. Since I got my bike I replaced the chain and cassette twice, about every 2000km, and it cost me about R500. I replaces the crack once at the cost of R300. If this was top end Deore stuff then it would be thousands of rands to replace them.
 
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