Hi guys. I have narrow my choice between merida 29er gx and giant fanthom, which you guy will recommed? I will use 80% for off road trails and 20% on road..
Merida Big Nine 29er GX MTB
-Frame Big Nine Superlite Alloy (Hydro Forming System)
– Size M (Matt Green color)
– Fork Rockshox Reba 2017 model with Remote (worth RM2200)
– Groupset Sram GX (2 x 11 Spd) worth RM2400
– Brakeset Sram Level
– Shifter SRAM GX 11
– Chain wheel SRAM GX1400 36T-24T
– Chain KMC x11
– Hub Four Bearing disc 15
– Rim Merida Expert cc
– Freewheel SRAM XG-1150-A1(10-42)
– Tayar Maxxis Ikon 29″ 29×2.2(fold)
– Front 15X100, Rear 12x148mm ‘BOOST’ AXLE TECHNOLOGY
– Seatpost Merida Expert SB0, 30.9
– Stem Merida Expert OS 5
– Handlebar Merida Expert OS 720 flat
– Headset Big Conoid A- bearing
– Saddle Merida Sport
– Weight 11.85KG
ALUXX SL-grade aluminum frame
SR Suntour Raidon XC LO-R 100mm travel fork with 15mm thru-axle
Alloy double-wall rims, Giant Sport Tracker hubs, stainless spokes
Shimano Alivio / Deore 2x9-speed drivetrain with Shimano M315 hydraulic disc brakes
Geometry:
Specifications:
Frame
Sizes: S, M, L, XL
Colors: Black/Green, Orange/Black
Frame: ALUXX SL-grade aluminum
Fork: SR Suntour Raidon XC LO-R, OverDrive, 100mm travel
Shock: N/A
Components
Handlebar: Giant Connect Trail, 31.8mm
Stem: Giant Connect
Seatpost: Giant Connect, 30.9mm
Saddle: Giant Connect Upright
Pedals: Platform, caged
Drivetrain
Shifters: Shimano Alivio
Front Derailleur: Shimano Deore
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Deore
Brakes: Shimano M315, hydraulic disc, [F] 180mm, [R] 160mm
Brake Levers: Shimano M315
Cassette: Shimano HG400 12x36, 9-speed
Chain: KMC X9
Crankset: FSA Comet, 24/38
Bottom Bracket: FSA, Press fit
Wheels
Rims: Giant Alloy, Double wall
Hubs: Giant Sport Tracker Disc, QR, [F] 28h, [R] 32h
Spokes: Stainless Steel, 14g
Tires: Maxxis Crossmark II, 29x2.25, Wire
Merida has better specs. Buy.