Merida Endurance V Carbon Synapse 4

[kingrollo]

https://www.tredz.co.uk/.Merida-Scu...LFOj76gJ1_zg_o5XGeF9uXo_AnmWGv_gaAthhEALw_wcB

https://www.tredz.co.uk/.Cannondale...hYxi8l0Vys0U7KxdCJ3y1efv4mVk7soAaAq99EALw_wcB

Want a lightweight winter or wet bike - Just finding my alu ribble too heavy and these two appear to fit the bill (Both take mudguards and allow for decent clearance with them on) - as I see it pros and cons

Canondale
cons
Only tiagra groupset
Bland looking

pros
light
price.
threaded BB

Merida
pros
105 groupset

Cons
Not that light
More expensive than cannondale
Press fit BB

Any thoughts
Test rides aren't really feasible - and in the past 15-30 mins on the bike hasn't gained me a lot of insight.

 

[Jameshow]

Pretty similar tbh.

I prefer Cannondale as a brand, tiagra is pretty good but it's not 105!

Dark colours suit a winter bike I think.

 

[kingrollo]

A Merida price cut swung it - pretty impressed so far

 

[Jameshow]

Looks lovely!

 

[kingrollo]

Flinger mudguards fitted - all ready for winter now .