Kuota vs Giant vs Merida

PerthNewbie
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Kuota vs Giant vs Merida

Postby PerthNewbie » Sat Nov 10, 2012 11:44 pm

Hey guys, I have finally narrowed down my search for a new bike to a few options.
The bikes/deals I have being presented are;
Kuota Kharma, 105, $1995
Merida Scultura 905, Ultegra, nice componentry, $1999
Giant TCR Advanced 3, 105, $1900
Is there anything I should specific to any of these bikes? They all ride nicely and are aesthetically pleasing but I can't decide =/
Thanks!

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Re: Kuota vs Giant vs Merida

Postby usernameforme » Sun Nov 11, 2012 11:31 am

toss a coin, they are all nice bikes

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Re: Kuota vs Giant vs Merida

Postby mattwilkinson » Sun Nov 11, 2012 9:51 pm

If they all ride nicely, then maybe go for the Ultegra since its an 'upgrade'

Thats if things like frame feel the same.

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Re: Kuota vs Giant vs Merida

Postby usernameforme » Mon Nov 12, 2012 1:22 pm

Or go with the frame that you think you'll keep the longest, i.e. most bling, lightest or looks nicest

FWIW I think (by looking at the pictures :lol: ) the giant is the lightest and the kuota is the most aero

Beware with the Merida thinking you'll get nicer components, the Giant has a full 105 kit while the Merida seems to be a mish mash groupset, nothing wrong with either, but some people like matching componentry

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Re: Kuota vs Giant vs Merida

Postby PerthNewbie » Mon Nov 12, 2012 8:01 pm

I got the Kuota! I like the frame and geometry and it is definitely very aero!
I figure I can upgrade components once some more money comes in =)
Thanks for the advice.
Will post pics soon.

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