MERIDA ROAD RACING BIKES FOR SALE ONLINE

The Taiwanese bicycle manufacturer has been active on the market for almost 50 years. However, the thought of a Merida road racing bike may seem a bit unusual at first. After all, most users associate the company with mountain bikes. However, when it comes to racing bikes, Merida is simply underestimated.

Here cyclists are offered high quality at a relatively affordable price. Accordingly, the Merida road racing bike is an excellent opportunity, especially for beginners, to pick up speed in traffic or cross country. Here the focal points differ depending on the model.

The secret of the affordable price lies primarily in the frame. Most models use a frame made of aluminum. Nevertheless, the models from the Merida racing bikes range weigh around 9 to 9.8 kilograms. This allows very high speeds to be achieved on tours. The ride is usually supported by shifting components from Shimano, for example, Shimano Ultegra, Shimano 105 or Shimano Dura-Ace.

In most models, the gearshift is very pronounced, for example with 22 gears. This means you can set exactly the right resistance for every driving situation. Even tours with significant differences in altitude can be mastered individually at any time with the Merida racing bike. However, Merida racing bikes cannot only be found in the low-price sector.

There are also much more expensive premium models that are in a different league in terms of quality than the entry-level models. Here you can look forward to the use of super light carbon. On the one hand, this ensures the necessary stability of the frame and, on the other hand, minimizes the weight.

Racing bikes in particular use relatively few technical components in order to keep the weight as low as possible. In this regard, Merida racing bikes are no exception. Components such as lighting, luggage racks, or mudguards are not installed. All installed cables run inside the frame. This means the technology is ideally protected, the cables are out of the way and the need for maintenance is reduced.

When it comes to brakes, we mainly use Shimano brands, such as Shimano BR or Shimano Dura-Ace. These are usually hydraulic disc brakes. An exception to this is the Tektro Spyre brake. This is a mechanical disc brake.

Both systems offer different advantages and disadvantages. For example, hydraulic disc brakes have lower friction loss, but are more complex in design and require more maintenance. Which variant is preferred ultimately depends on personal preferences.