Hi everyone i am new to this forum so please bear with me.
I am just about to buy my first proper bike and would like to know what people think.
I am based in the uk but i will give the prices in dollars for everyone.
I have been offered brand new an 06 merida mission comp, the same as this one pictured below for the princley sum of $706 so am i getting a bargain?
The other question i have is will it take my weight. I roughly weigh 350 pounds and i am 6"8 but i am a bit worried that the suspension wont hold up. I have the ful spec which i will list below so if someone could tell me what they think, because i am when it comes to all this stuff
Size 16", 18", 20", 22"
Speed 27 Speeds
Frame Merida, Mission Hydraulic Forming Frame
Colour Dark Silver/Black
Dropout Replaceable
Fork Manitou, Axel Super Lock Out, 70-100mm
BB Set Shimano, ES-30
Brakes Avid, Single Digit 5R
Chain Shimano, CN-HG73
Chainwheel Shimano, Deore LX, 44/32/22
Derailleur Front Shimano, Deore LX
Derailleur Rear Shimano, Deore LX
Freewheel Shimano, CS-HG50-9
Grip Merida, Screw On
Handlebar Ike, Ike Big Flat
Handlebar Stem Ike, Ike Big
Head Set Tange, ZS22-50 Neck
Hubs Formula, XCM-04 Wheel Set
Pedal Shimano, M520
Rim Formula, XCM-04 Wheel Set
Saddle Ike, Ike Comp
Shifters Shimano, Deore LX
Tyres Maxxis, Ignitor 2.1
Rear Shock Merida LRS Lite Spring
I am just about to buy my first proper bike and would like to know what people think.
I am based in the uk but i will give the prices in dollars for everyone.
I have been offered brand new an 06 merida mission comp, the same as this one pictured below for the princley sum of $706 so am i getting a bargain?
The other question i have is will it take my weight. I roughly weigh 350 pounds and i am 6"8 but i am a bit worried that the suspension wont hold up. I have the ful spec which i will list below so if someone could tell me what they think, because i am when it comes to all this stuff
Size 16", 18", 20", 22"
Speed 27 Speeds
Frame Merida, Mission Hydraulic Forming Frame
Colour Dark Silver/Black
Dropout Replaceable
Fork Manitou, Axel Super Lock Out, 70-100mm
BB Set Shimano, ES-30
Brakes Avid, Single Digit 5R
Chain Shimano, CN-HG73
Chainwheel Shimano, Deore LX, 44/32/22
Derailleur Front Shimano, Deore LX
Derailleur Rear Shimano, Deore LX
Freewheel Shimano, CS-HG50-9
Grip Merida, Screw On
Handlebar Ike, Ike Big Flat
Handlebar Stem Ike, Ike Big
Head Set Tange, ZS22-50 Neck
Hubs Formula, XCM-04 Wheel Set
Pedal Shimano, M520
Rim Formula, XCM-04 Wheel Set
Saddle Ike, Ike Comp
Shifters Shimano, Deore LX
Tyres Maxxis, Ignitor 2.1
Rear Shock Merida LRS Lite Spring