Merida Am 500-D or Jamis Dakar XLT???

[wheeler]

All Concern Bikers,

Guys Im switching my HT frame 2 FS frame in future and AM FS frame is d one i tnk dat cud fit 2 my riding style. jamis XLT is d 1st get on my mind so i browse in many bike shops and i found this Jamis XLT2.0 in dis one bike shop it cost P30k but 1 of my frnd told me that there are AM frame that are cheap and this is Merida AM500-D and it cost only P15k. I know that the rear sus of XLT2.0(manitou 4way) is more greater than the rear sus of Merida AM500-D(SR XC Pro-lockout). Guys i do need ur opinions or reviews in the 2 frame. : Tnx guys

Dis is d Pix
Jamis XLT2.0


Merida AM500-D
www2.merida-bikes.com/en_INT/public/tmp/31d05a40d1ec1f4bebfcf3e5d9cc9dcb.jpg

[oceanrider88]

Hi wheeler. I went through the same choice. I am not an expert but let me share what i have researched. Although both are full suspension bikes, they both have different suspension designs:

Jamis xlt - single pivot
Merida AM500 - four bar

Both perform and behave differently. Check the link below for your review.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bicycle_suspension

Also, one thing stuck to my mind that some bike mechanics and bikers advised me:

(horizontal shock placement) - prone to brake lock
(vertical shock placement) - prone to pedal bob when you stand and pump the bike

Again I am not an expert. I am just sharing my research. You decide. You should get something that fits your riding style, budget and performance requirement. For the record, i bought the Merida AM800 over the Jamis. Good luck.

[pazigrider]

please check this out - MTBR Product review of Jamis XLT

www.mtbr.com/reviews/Allmtn_Full_Suspension/product_128845.shtml

but if you'll add less than P8K to your P30K - you'll get this

2007 Jamis Dakar XAM2


"The third generation of Dakar multi-pivot linkage suspension from Jamis, representing a complete overhaul of an award & World Cup winning design that’s just gotten lighter, stiffer, truer tracking, and more efficient."

[Dragunov]

i vote for the am500, coz i dont have stocks of the jamis! hehehe ;D

[marcs]

brad, I don't think you can get the XAM2 for 38k only, I think it's about 45k+. I think it's the XAM1 that will sell for 35-38k

wheeler, if you're going FS, don't scrimp on the shock. That's pretty much what's causing the price diff between the two. It's such a major component to your entire FS experience, so either go for the Jamis XLT, XAM or the an AM model with a better shock, at least a Fox

[Superbad]

marcs said:

brad, I don't think you can get the XAM2 for 38k only, I think it's about 45k+. I think it's the XAM1 that will sell for 35-38k

wheeler, if you're going FS, don't scrimp on the shock. That's pretty much what's causing the price diff between the two. It's such a major component to your entire FS experience, so either go for the Jamis XLT, XAM or the an AM model with a better shock, at least a Fox

And I'd want everyone to know that Marcs is a Jamis rider

[levi]

Extreme is selling Merida AM with Fox shocks for 30T.

[pazigrider]

marcs said:

brad, I don't think you can get the XAM2 for 38k only, I think it's about 45k+. I think it's the XAM1 that will sell for 35-38k

but if only i have P37.4K on my pocket last sunday - i would be sporting a brand spanking new XAM2 now

let's see by Aug or Sept this year - perhaps my dream would finally come true

[xc1813]

if i have the bucks , i'll get the merida. i just like design of four bar linkage.

[Dragunov]

rg said:

marcs said:

brad, I don't think you can get the XAM2 for 38k only, I think it's about 45k+. I think it's the XAM1 that will sell for 35-38k

but if only i have P37.4K on my pocket last sunday - i would be sporting a brand spanking new XAM2 now

let's see by Aug or Sept this year - perhaps my dream would finally come true

and its comes with a free plastic bigotilyo! ;D everyone will look like pazigrider when they buy a jamis ;D ;D ;D

the merida has more appeal to me, it has a more aggressive stance and its cheaper even if fitted with a fox shox

[jcguray]

xc1813 said:

if i have the bucks , i'll get the merida. i just like design of four bar linkage.

yep! merida is one good choice...bobing can be minimized by tuning your rear shox properly...

[wheeler]

Guys thanks a lot for the inputs and replies...
thats a big help to me. heheh ;D
now i know where to be stick with....

and i will stick to the merida but not 500d, 800d will be my choice ARIO 2.1 is the stock suspension.
becasue jamis is too much for my budget and i think merida has better and competitive performance too. in this coming month i will purchased na bka maubusan p ako ng stock ;D

thanks again guys...

[bakalboy]

i recently purchased a jamis xam1 frame for a friend with a fox dhx air 3.0 for 30k. terms pa! hehehe.

IMHO, i'll go for jamis. their all mountain bikes are built to last. as MBA reviewed it, it can be used on shuttle runs. it's that tough. as for pedal bobbing, i think the foxshock has an air adjustable pedalling threshhold.

but if the merida has a horst link, just put a shock with a pedalling platform adjustment and it would be sweet. but then strength is another issue.

[sherwinkaye]

hey guys, speaking of Merida , can anyone direct me to where i can purchase a large All mountain frame for Merida? anyone knows the price range?

Thanks