MTB (mountain bike riders) anyone?

[larry0609]

For me, hindi siya ok.

First, Sava is a relatively unheard of brand. Local pa nga ata yan. I don't think it has the same quality control standards as Giant or Merida, or even the more affordable Vision/Fuji/KHS frames. Tapos carbon pa yan - a carbon frame bike for only 40k is very fishy. I would rather buy a high-quality 6061 alloy frame than a shady carbon one.

Second, it's overpriced for its specs. Sa 40k naka-Deore/SLX ka na, eh yan Alivio lang. Yung crank nga di man lang Shimano. The post also makes no mention of what fork and brakes are equipped on the bike, which leads me to think that it's very low-end. Basta para kang bumibili ng overpriced generic bike.

IMO bro mag-assemble ka nalang kung ganyan naman budget mo.

Giant ATX 2 27.5 frame - 9k
Deore groupset - 12k
Epicon fork - 8k
Shimano MT-15 wheelset - 4.5k
Truvativ Stylo cockpit - 3k
Kenda SB8 tires - 1.8k
Generic pedals - 500
Velo saddle - 500
TOTAL: 39.3k

Thanks for your input/comments jut703, really appreciate it!


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[nelany]

Bro check this out, Merida Big Seven 70, naka SRAM X5 na - this is equivalent to a Deore already. 10 speed na rin siya.

Better value than the Merida 100 and Giant Talon and also looks better IMO.

May Matts 70 ako (2014 model) and magaan siyang frame bro. As light as my higher end Matts TFS 1000. Kaya for me sulit na yan. Malaking tipid yung di mo na kailangan mag upgrade ng groupset.







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Thanks jut for a very useful information.

[ozcity]

rotor na lang...

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[jut703]

rotor na lang...

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Red pala yung Cobalt 2 mo bro. Type ko yan haha benta mo sakin pag pinagsawaan mo na. Bilhin ko 10k 😂


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[nelany]

rotor na lang...

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Bro, ano spec ng bike mo? Nice one! Ang ganda ng wheel niya.

[jut703]

Bro, ano spec ng bike mo? Nice one! Ang ganda ng wheel niya.

28k yung wheels niya bro haha.


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[ozcity]

28k yung wheels niya bro haha.


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13k ko lang nabili sir...hehe

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[nelany]

13k ko lang nabili sir...hehe

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Nice wheel and price sir.

jut tama lang pala tawad mo na 10K pag pinagsawaan ni ozcity yung wheel hehehe.

[aDD_L]

13k ko lang nabili sir...hehe

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13k? Mura mo nakuha, got mine at roughly what jut703 mentioned.

Advise ko sa mga fellow tsikoteer mountain bikers na mag I start pa Lang, try to choose built bikes na bang for the buck. So ano ang bang for the buck? Ang ginawa ko dati, with a fixed budget, checked prices of name brand built bikes (giant, Merida, canondale, trek, Fuji, etc...) kung saan pa pasok. Then I compare their specs. Normally you'll need to go through the spare parts website para malaman mo hierarchy Ng parts (gaya ng shimano Grupo : tourney, Acera, altus, alibis, Deore, sox, xt, xtr, sa sram you'll have , x5, x7, x9, x0, xx, x01, xx1, etc....). Once malaman mo Yung may best parts sa price ng budget mo, then you have your winner. Also, tama din gingawa nyo na mag post ng prospects nyo (parts or built bikes), fellow tsikoteers, like miLes, x_outpost, joemarski, 111prez, verbal king, jut703 will be able to help and others will be able to chip in as well.

Once you have your bike, dadaan ka sa sakit na tinatawag na upgrade titis, normal Lang Yan, hehehe. Don't forget yung una mong intention, for health and wellness. So gaya ng Sabi ko dati early on this tread " take nothing but photos, kill nothing but time, leave nothing but trail tracks"

[ozcity]

Bro, ano spec ng bike mo? Nice one! Ang ganda ng wheel niya.

nothing special sir..originally
merida matts xt lite 2013

wheelset at brake lang pinalitan ko..actually brake lang plano ko palitan..nakakita lang ako ng good deal na wheelset..

got the zee brake from ph..6k lang bili ko used...

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[pongheisenberg]

Go Team Merida!!!!

[testament11]

Haaay Merida. It's been my dream frame nung naghahanap palang ako ng unang bike ko

Pero ok lang, kuntento na ko sa Fuji bike ko :wink:

[jut703]

Morning ride with my brother. Di na kami nakatrail today so ikot nalang ng Metro Manila.

#teammerida




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[ozcity]

Alex rims XD LITE 6061H t6 559x18
Shimano HB M435
RT67 180mm front
RT67 160mm rear
Michelin City tyres 26x1.85

mga magkano ko kaya ito mabebenta dyan aa pinas?..all are brandnew

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[jut703]

Alex rims XD LITE 6061H t6 559x18
Shimano HB M435
RT67 180mm front
RT67 160mm rear
Michelin City tyres 26x1.85

mga magkano ko kaya ito mabebenta dyan aa pinas?..all are brandnew

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XD Lite - 2k
Alivio Hubs - 1k
Rotors (pair) - 1k
Tires (pair) - 1.2k



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[ozcity]

saw this for 10k only...i want to buy it for the mrs...good deal?

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[nelany]

Normally mag kano ba yung mtb na Merida frame na carbon fiber?

[jut703]

Normally mag kano ba yung mtb na Merida frame na carbon fiber?

Parang wala pa kong nakikitang Merida na carbon locally. Pero ang Giant XTC Carbon nasa 40-50k frame palang. For a whole bike na naka-Fox fork at XT groupset aabutin ka mga 120k.

IMO not worth it unless you really have lots of money to burn.


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[testament11]

Parang wala pa kong nakikitang Merida na carbon locally. Pero ang Giant XTC Carbon nasa 40-50k frame palang. For a whole bike na naka-Fox fork at XT groupset aabutin ka mga 120k.

IMO not worth it unless you really have lots of money to burn.


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Or unless you are into racing. Dream bike na yan para sa akin, pero di ko kukunin ang XTC. I'll get an Ibis full suspension frame

[nelany]

Or unless you are into racing. Dream bike na yan para sa akin, pero di ko kukunin ang XTC. I'll get an Ibis full suspension frame

Guys,

Buoin natin itong bike na ito and let us see kung mag kano aabutin. Eto yung presyo ng Merida Seven (hardtail) na carbon na natanong ko sa net. Kailangan daw niya ay tapered na fork. Paki dag dag yung preferred niyong parts to complete yung carbon bike.

1. Merida Seven carbon - 27K