My wife and son love their Status bikes. I chose this bike for ease of access to parts and warranty in USA.
ArcherCat2000 on
Out of the exact bikes pictured, I’d vote for the YT. That’s just based on personal experience of the component reliability of what’s on it. I’ve always found equivalent Shimano drivetrains to be more reliable than NX, and Sunringle wheels to me have felt leagues ahead of most mid level OEM wheels.
RomeoSierraSix on
I’d look at the stumpy alloy, too. A few have great discounts right now
MTB_SF on
I rode the status and really dont Ike how the short chainstays and long front end made it feel off balance. YT frames have always felt cheap to me.
So I would get the merida if you’re somewhere they are available easily (outside the US)
Broad_Curve3881 on
Whatever has the longest chainstaysÂ
The_Koala903 on
Tbh i only know the yt but is a realy good brand who was saved a few month ago so of i had to give my money to one btand…
humoruschunk on
I have the merida 160 8000, in 29 for both wheels, and i love it. Got it last summer and I have zero complaints, their warranty is good, and I have a licenced dealer only 40 minutes away so that’s also handy. No problems with travel, and the suspension is very customisable so you can fiddle with it for ages. Mine came with a fidlock, but you could easily fit a bigger bottle if you change it for a cage. The height between the ground and bottom bracket is excellent and I have never struck a rock with the pedals yet. For me the biggest reason to get the merida over other bikes is the room in the triangle for space, and the distance between the ground and bottom bracket. Of course though you should go with the bike that suits your purposes, but for me the space in the triangle was a must.
polkastripper on
Not anything YT in the U.S., they have closed their US operations. Might be ok if you’re in Europe.
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My wife and son love their Status bikes. I chose this bike for ease of access to parts and warranty in USA.
Out of the exact bikes pictured, I’d vote for the YT. That’s just based on personal experience of the component reliability of what’s on it. I’ve always found equivalent Shimano drivetrains to be more reliable than NX, and Sunringle wheels to me have felt leagues ahead of most mid level OEM wheels.
I’d look at the stumpy alloy, too. A few have great discounts right now
I rode the status and really dont Ike how the short chainstays and long front end made it feel off balance. YT frames have always felt cheap to me.
So I would get the merida if you’re somewhere they are available easily (outside the US)
Whatever has the longest chainstaysÂ
Tbh i only know the yt but is a realy good brand who was saved a few month ago so of i had to give my money to one btand…
I have the merida 160 8000, in 29 for both wheels, and i love it. Got it last summer and I have zero complaints, their warranty is good, and I have a licenced dealer only 40 minutes away so that’s also handy. No problems with travel, and the suspension is very customisable so you can fiddle with it for ages. Mine came with a fidlock, but you could easily fit a bigger bottle if you change it for a cage. The height between the ground and bottom bracket is excellent and I have never struck a rock with the pedals yet. For me the biggest reason to get the merida over other bikes is the room in the triangle for space, and the distance between the ground and bottom bracket. Of course though you should go with the bike that suits your purposes, but for me the space in the triangle was a must.
Not anything YT in the U.S., they have closed their US operations. Might be ok if you’re in Europe.
Look at Canyon, especially at Spectral