Merida Speeder 100 2018 - Hybrid Sports Bike Your thoughts ?

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Hodgey1968

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[Mod edit: First thread asking for advice https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/hybrid-recommendations.227314/ ]

I am due to get my Halfords cycle to work loc in next couple of weeks and am after a good hybrid bike to mainly do road work but is able to do tow paths and off road (nothing very uneven surface). Main thing I wanted was a fast, light and easy to ride hybrid to mainly get myself fit but also for commute & fun riding off road.

I have seen the above bike but have never heard of Merida as a make before, seen Cannondale , cube, Specialized etc but Merida is a new one on me. Are they any good ?
 
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vickster

vickster

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They are a big Taiwan based company who build bikes for Specialized ( even own a large stake), just not especially well marketed in the UK. Get a test ride

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merida_Bikes

Given your needs, also look at the Whyte R7 range. You can also use Halfords vouchers at loads of LBSs
 
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Rooster1

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I was right about that saddle
They are a very respected Taiwan based (German Engineered) outfit who make really decent bikes. I actually thought they were British until today. Shows how much I know.
 
vickster

vickster

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Spec looks good. Triple will get you up hills well

Go try it out to make sure you get the right size

Make sure you get a good d lock and that it’s fully insured as it’s not yours until all paid off
 
Cycleops

Cycleops

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Accra, Ghana
Merida are a good manufacturer and make a range of mid price bikes, not as well known as the big name brands perhaps but this can translate into better value sometimes.
There’s lots of competition at this price point so look around and compare spec and prices. You did well to chose a model with a rigid fork, you don’t need a suspension set up. The bike could cope well with tracks and off road paths with its wider 32c tyres. Some hybrids at this level are kitted out with wider tyres emulating a MTB set up like this: https://www.tredz.co.uk/.Kona-Big-Dew-2018-Hybrid-Sports-Bike_111478.htm some however have narrower tyres for a faster feel on the road like this https://www.decathlon.co.uk/triban-520-flat-bar-road-bike-sora-id_8322799.html under 10 kg, so light and with narrow tyres. Don’t know if they take C2w but you can find similar models elsewhere.

You could also consider https://www.tredz.co.uk/.Giant-Escape-1-Disc-2018-Hybrid-Sports-Bike_113639.htm

https://www.tredz.co.uk/.Marin-Fairfax-SC-3-2018-Hybrid-Sports-Bike_109972.htm

https://www.tredz.co.uk/.Kona-Dew-Plus-2018-Hybrid-Sports-Bike_111483.htm

There are so many you really need to go and check them out.
 
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vickster

vickster

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Hodgey1968 said:
Reason I fancy the Merida Speeder 100 hybrid is the carbon forks saving weight and the good spec , or what I think is a good spec
https://www.tredz.co.uk/.Merida-Spe...MIkfvNg6f41wIV6TLTCh1pcQDgEAQYASABEgJTcvD_BwE
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Lots of £600 bikes should have those saving a few grams

If that’s the one you want, try it and buy it. You’ll be riding it, no one else
 
Cycleops

Cycleops

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You may also see forks described as ‘composite’ this usually means carbon with a aluminium steerer. They are also favoured for damping out road vibrations which many dispute.
 
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