MERIDA Scultura EVO 907-COM VS ORBEA ONIX

The short answer is the one that fits.  But based on specs, I think the Merida is the better bike.  I have full Ultegra SL and Mavic Ksyrium Elites on my roadie and I love the set up.

curious what makes you say the Merida is better. The Merida has 6600g (2009 model year) components, the Obera has 6700 (2010; there is no ultegra sl next year). I'd say that's at best a tie (though all the 6700 ultegra parts are lighter than their 6600g counterparts, according to shimano).

Thanks you very much for your input guys.
I check at the store and the ORBEA they have comes with ultegra 6600 parts. The MERIDA is $400 moe expensive, I am not sure if this difference is justified, the only differences seem to be the brand (MERIDA vs ORBEA) and the wheels. Attached is a comparison table I prepared.



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MERIDA vs ORBEA.xls (15KB - 38 downloads)

that confirmed what I though (assuming my weak spanish and assumptions about meanings of words holds): the Obera is a way better bike. If the prices were reversed (i.e., if the Merida was $400 less) I'd have to think about it. Merida is a 'no name' generic brand (they make bikes for other companies), Obera is well-known. The wheels are the only component that's better on the Merida, and not much so; for the $400 difference you could get a better set of wheels.

I just looked at the spec sheets and didn't read the details.  For $400 less, I'd take the name brand and trade up on the wheels if you don't like them.  I love my Ksyriums but they are probably overkill for a training.

hey guys, sorry about putting the file in spanish, I missed it. Well basically the difference is in the wheels, and the price ($400). I was inclining towards the MERIDA, but now i am going to think about it and see if I can get a wheel change for the $400 in the ORBEA.

One last question, I am a beginner, do you think these two options are a good choice for a beginner? Do you think I should go for something more basic? I have two other options in alluminium and with Shimano 105 components...

Good thinking my friend. Thanks.