posted by fishing reels on december 16, 1996 at 12:38:54:
in reply to: re: VooDoo D-Jab vs. Merlin Mountain posted by JEFFREY on december 07, 1996 at 15:12:17:
: : Hi,
: i also looked at the d-jab, but if it is
: titanium you are looking for, i suggest you
: get a merlin because of the construction, geometry,
: finish, overall quality. the d-jab, i was told
: is made in china and the finish is definetly
: raw compared to a merlin. if you are going
: all the way- do it right. in the end, you must
: ride the bike- afterall, with titanium, it may
: well be the last hardtail that you need. And,
: for the merlin's case, you get what you pay
: for.
: : Regards,
: : Oliver
Yes you get what you pay for, but do you really need all you get? I don't know how much a d-jab
costs in Germany, but I would consider it. Just because a frame is made in China or the finish is not
super polished doesn't mean it isn't a good frame. You pay extra to have it built in the USA and to have it
polished, but does either of these factors make the merlin better? I don't think so.
fisherman