Merida 2013 Scultura Comp 903 vs Scott 2012 CR1 Comp

Similar specs, Merida slightly more expensive due to it being a 2013 bike and better package with bibs shorts, jerseys and everything but still higher than the 2012 package by a couple of hundred bucks.

I'm just wondering if u all would consider going for the Merida just because of this? And I understand that Merida has a Shimano R501 rims and Scott is using its factory aero rims, would that bump up the value?

Thanks

*basket I'm going from an alloy to a carbon :/

it's up to you really... if those jerseys are not what you want.. then it's meaningless from a value point of view...

the r501 is not expensive wheels anyhow when compared to the alexwheels on the scott... so, not really a big factor

at the end of the day... it comes down to 2 factors.. do you believe scott or merida makes a better frame at this price range as both is equipped equally the same more or less...

and also the factor of which shop you can connect with better.. 2nd point is quite important unless you want to buy the bike cut ties and go to some other shops for future services / maintenance and stuff...

didn't know they already took in the scultura series...

i saw the ride series and the paint scheme is quite interesting...


price also quite surprising...

This post has been edited by butthead: Nov 16 2012, 05:38 PM

Noted bro, and ya, which scultura is that

hulu langat
putrajaya

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Added on November 16, 2012, 5:45 pmsidi wire not sure la. i don't think so.

This post has been edited by miaopurr: Nov 16 2012, 05:45 PM

that is the ride series...different line up from scultura... built to be more comfortable with a different frame geometry....

i think this is the one..
http://www.merida-bikes.com/en_int/bike/20.../Ride+Carbon+93

is it putra or cyber??? i always get confused one over the other... i was thinking it should be cyber because that is where all the govt. offices are right? and they don't work on weekends meaning less traffic...

putrajaya la... where gov offices are located. cyberjaya is where all IT companies are located.

ohh... soli lar.. i always damn confused over the 2 stupid places... and they are placed next to each other...

cyber - IT... quite logic... why didn't i think of that...

hulu langat and putrajaya are two best places to cycle.

hulu langat - people there are used to seeing cyclists on the road. many stops and stalls. roads are decent width, less traffic, and no hi speed vehicles.

putrajaya - super wide roads. but cars are super fast. many routes u can venture.

for roadbikes, u can do putrajaya/cyberjaya route. can easily get 40-60km.

I went and last minute register this today and collected the goodie on the spot too. I took the 30km Fun Ride. Only RM20



Goodie Bag


Anybody else going ah?

This post has been edited by auhckw: Nov 16 2012, 06:44 PM

homemade energy bar

http://bicycling.com/blogs/ramblingman/201...-on-long-rides/

This post has been edited by miaopurr: Nov 16 2012, 11:05 PM

Pardon me saying, looks a little like horse fodder but your preparation is top notch, I can never cut aluminum foil perpendicular on all sides. With that and all, I will take this anytime over those gel or energy bar. Really nice!)

chef miao, wow!!!

when u want to rip it from the box, do it slowly. then fold it and cut it with a sharp knife. the knife has to be sharp, very important.

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Added on November 17, 2012, 5:06 amu see, as an employee, i have value added skills. next time when u want to fire me, think again

This post has been edited by miaopurr: Nov 17 2012, 05:06 AM

so, does it mean i can put you to more work with the same amount of pay???

lesson of the day.. dun berlagak pandai in front of your boss...

7.2kg

looks like someone's got a new bike...

wait till vin_ann come and troll you on how his doraemon weighs 7 kilos without pedals and bottle cages as well...haha

change groupset to sram red, change saddle to fizik antares 00. can go sub 7kg. change to carbon clincher, 6.8kg. weight weenie!

how can 6.8kg be considered weight weenie... 6.8kg is considered UCI compliant...

12lb or sub 5.5kg will be borderline weight weenie...

mind i suggest a set of zipp 202s FC tubular??? immediately drop 300+ grams off...

Did you buy the S-Werk and swab the components? I have the same wheel, Mavic Kysium Elite. Did you safe some weight on the Hub?
Like the red spook, maybe can get a pair together with the hub later myself, if I have your consent due to copy right?
My bike 2011 model looks mundane, same color scheme, black and white. Need a little makeover.

i bought the frame only and transferred the parts from my old bike. the wheels are mavic ksyrium sl, not elite. what do u mean copyright?

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Added on November 17, 2012, 2:59 pmoo... not weight weenie ah boss? ok la... tubular, no way. don't want to be left alone by the roadside.

This post has been edited by miaopurr: Nov 17 2012, 02:59 PM