Hi, I'm thinking of getting into MTB, currently there are 2 options, is the frame (or brand only) worth of paying that much extra money compare to Exitway frame (& gear set)? Which one would you prefer?:
2012 Merida Matt40D (~RM1900)-Alivio 9 speed
2012 Exitway KSX PRO (~RM1750)-Frame: 6066 Alloy Hydroforming Butter
-Fork: Suntour XCT 100mm Travel(Lockout,preload)
-Cranks: Shimano Deore 3x10 24/32/42T
-Front Derailleur: Shimano Deore
-Rear Derailleur: Shimano XT 10 Speed
-Shifters: Shimano Deore
-Cassette : Shimano HG-62 11-34T 10 speeds
-Chain: Shimano HG54
-Rims: Mavic 117X Double Wall
-Tyre : Kenda Short Tracker DTC 26 x 2.1
-Brake: Tektro Draco Hydraulic Disc
-Handlebar: Exitway Alloy Riser Bar
-Stem: Alloy
-Saddle: WTB Speed V Pro Gel
-Seat Post: Alloy
-Seat Clamp: Aluminium QR
But compare on (roughly same) spec, would
Exitway Team 512 seems more worth than
Matt 40D for that price different?
Exitway Team 512 (or Team SL2) (~RM1350)Frame: 6066 Alloy Hydroforming Tubing
Fork: Suntour XCT V2 120mm Travel(Lockout,preload)
Cranks: Suntour XCP PPF 44/32/22T
Front Derailleur: Shimano Alivio
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Alivio 9 Speed
Shifters: Shimano Alivio
Chain: KMC
Rims: Mavic 117X Double Wall
Hub :KT Seal Bearing 32H
Tyre : Kenda Kobra 26 x 2.0
Brake: Tektro Draco Hydraulic Disc
Handlebar: Exitway Alloy Riser Bar
Stem: Alloy
Saddle: WTB Pure V
Seat Post: Alloy
Seat Clamp: Aluminium QR
Thanks for your advice.
It is still an exit way....