HELP!!!!!( wanting-not needing - a new bike)

[gibbo66]

Introduced myself a week or two ago.I have a well loved 2018 Merida e160 900 with Di2, mulleted, DT Swiss FR1950 wheels and a few other odds and sods. It's got nearly 9000 trouble free kms ( mostly road use- although now almost all off road).
I want a new bike.
I also like nice things.
Should I ride this bike into the ground, or should I get out whilst it's still all working and worth something ( say 2500-3000 AUD)?
I'm looking at a Commencal with EP8- as they're on sale here in Oz. Nothing else ( other than a SAM2) really takes my fancy.
Obviously open to suggestions!

 

[Paulquattro]

Hi
If you want just do it life's to bloody short

 

[gibbo66]

Exactly what my 'bro tells me.My wife however.....

 

[Paulquattro]

Exactly what my 'bro tells me.My wife however.....

Women are always to cautious
Just remember as the old saying goes "Its easier to ask for forgiveness than too get permission"

 

[gibbo66]

I've worn that one out ( over the years 50 motorbikes and 40 odd cars...)

 

[irie]

You can't do it when you're dead. Just saying.

 

[steve_sordy]

Remind her about all the shoes and handbags she has!

 

[Husky430]

Had the same Merida but a 2019, loved it but motor bricked itself after 3500km, bought a new motor as out of warranty, and that too played up so sold it...
And bought the Sam2 6.9 and absolutely love it, the difference in the motors is AMAZING. The only down size is it's a couple of kg's heavier, but your only in it for the downhill. Just bite the bullet and do it, you're a long time dead.

 

[Nicho]

Exactly what my 'bro tells me.My wife however.....

What? Is she too short as well?

 

[gibbo66]

My two choices are......
Cube Stereo Hybrid 160 Hybrid HPC Actionteam which, through a family connection could get for 7k AUD
OR......

COMMENCAL META POWER SX SHIMANO ESSENTIAL KESWICK GREEN for 8500 AUD​

I prefer a mullet but the Cube ( for what I'd be paying) is great value.
Opinions?
Ta!!!

 

[Husky430]

I'd go the Cube as it has the Bosch motor and a mate bought one from 99 Bikes and they are on special there at the moment. Also comes with a 750amp hour battery which is a bonus.

 

[chownr]

Every rider needs n+1 bikes where n is the current number of bikes he/she owns!!

 

[gibbo66]

Well, it was BNBD yesterday- bought a Mondraker Crafty R. Even though I could have had a killer deal on a Cube , I really like a 29" front ( this new bike is a 29er.). Anyhoo , deal done. First ride done. Got up a whole bunch of stuff I couldnt on the Merida e160. I think I prefer the Bosch in Tour+ mode to anything else.It seemed very intuitive. Fox suspension was great ( once rebound lessened) and all I need to do now is ride it! Unfortunately I can't charge it as they forgot the charging cable in the box!
Lucky it's a big battery!