Merida Matts Lite XT (2012)

The Matts Lite is one of Merida's top end Hardtail mountain bike. It comes with triple butted superlight alloy frame which is lighter than the Matts series. This bike below comes with almost full set of Shimano XT components except the brakes.

 This bike also comes with Fox 32 Float 100 suspension fork which cost almost RM2,000.

If you are looking for a bike that comes with most XT components, this bike could be considered as one of your choice. Just need to change the brakes to XT brakes and you will have a bike with complete XT groupset.

The price of this bike is not cheap either. It cost about RM6,100. However, the advantage of getting this bike, is you don't have to upgrade or change unless the components wear out. If you want to go higher it will carbon fiber frame and Shimano XTR groupset.