The extreme driving stability is exemplary, guaranteeing smooth running and precise steering. Even fast S-curves can be taken with confidence on the handlebars. Because the contact points with the comfortable handlebars and the comfortable saddle are also well chosen, the riding impression is impeccable. In the wind tunnel, however, the concept with its voluminous head tube and massive down tube proves to be outdated. Even with Zipp 808 wheels, the bike only just reaches the aerodynamic level that Giant and Felt achieve with their comparatively normal wheels. With the Shimano wheels fitted as standard, the gap to the fastest bike (Giant) is 14 watts - a world away in time trials.
ConclusionLots of room for experimentation with the riding position. Extremely stable, aerodynamically not up-to-date
Price 3,599 Euro
Weight 9.0 kilos
Available in Specialised trade
Reference/Info www.merida-bikes.com
Frame sizes* 50, 54, 58 cm
Seat/steering angle 76°-77,5°/72,5°
Seat/top tube/head tube 550/540/110-150 mm
Wheelbase/caster 1 .015/60 mm
Stack/Reach** 530/427 mm
EQUIPMENT
Brakes/brake lever FSA Gossamer (front)/Tektro (rear)
Gear lever/gear shift Shimano handlebar limit switch/ Shimano 105
Bottom bracket Vision TriMax Pro TT (52/38 t., BSA)
Wheels/tyresn Shimano WH-RS30/Vittoria Rubino Slick
Saddle Prologo Nago Evo Tri40
Handlebar/stem Profile Svet Carbon T2/FSA OS150
*Manufacturer's specification; test frame size greased.
**Stack/reach: projected vertical/horizontal dimension from the centre of the bottom bracket to the top of the headset tube.
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