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Hybrid Bicycle
This frame at first glance looks a bit aggressive in geometry as this is a Road Focused Hybrid Bicycle.
The CF2 Carbon bladed rigid fork helps in keeping the front part of the bicycle lightweight.
Shimano’s 24-Speed Tourney/Acera-X drivetrain performed smoothly during the test ride.
Powerful and provided quick and balanced stopping power on both dry and wet roads.
frame
Speeder Lite II
fork
Merida Speeder CF2
front derailleur
Shimano Tourney TY710 3-Speed
rear derailleur
Shimano Acera-X 8-Speed
shifters
Shimano ST-EF505 3x8-Speed
brakes
Shimano MT200 Hydraulic Disc Brakes
tires
Maxxis Detonator 700x32c
rims
Merida Comp SL
bicycle weight
10.9kgs
handlebar
Merida Comp TK 600mm
stem
Merida Comp CC
seatpost
Merida Comp CC
saddle
Merida Comp SL
hubs
Joytech D471SBT-SC-CL/Shimano FH-TX505
cassette
Sunrace CSM558 11/32T
chain
Sunrace CN-M84
crankset
Shimano TY301 48/38/28T
bottom bracket
FSA TH-7420ST Cartridge Bearing
no of gears
24-Speed
riding purpose
Leisure/Fitness
Merida is a leading Taiwanese Bicycle manufacturer with its R&D in Germany. Their Bicycle models cover Road, MTB and Hybrids, they have a Bicycle for every kind of cyclist, from a beginner to a professional. We got the opportunity to test ride their Road focused Hybrid, the Merida Speeder 100 (2022) and here is what we thought.
Weight: 10.9kgs
Usage: Fitness/Commute
The Merida Speeder 100 (2022) is a lightweight and fast Hybrid Bicycle with a Carbon Fork and Hydraulic Disc brakes.
The Merida Speeder 100 (2022) is built using a Speeder Lite Alloy frame. This frame at first glance looks a bit aggressive in geometry and this is because this bicycle is a flat bar/fitness Road Bicycle with an Endurance Road Bike geometry for a good mix of stability and comfort. Flat bar Road Bikes are Road Bicycles with a flat handlebar replacing the drop handlebar. Merida’s speeder lite triple butted frames claim to offer an optimum Stiffness-to-Weight (STW) ratio which was evident during the ride.
The CF2 Carbon bladed rigid fork helps in keeping the front part of the bicycle lightweight.
This lightweight Alloy frame with Carbon fork weighs only 10.9kgs
The Bicycle which we test rode came in a matte finish with Jet Black graphics. The sleek top tube and thin seat stays make this Bicycle look sleek. The flat handlebar and bladed fork gives it an aggressive look similar to a Road Bicycle. The graphics on the top tube and fork were elegant and aesthetic.
The flat handlebar and bladed fork gives it an aggressive look similar to a Road Bicycle.
The Speeder 100’s drivetrain is equipped with Shimano’s Tourney 3-Speed at the front and Shimano Acera-X 8-Speed at the rear which worked smoothly during the test ride. The gears shifted down and up quickly and without any lag. They helped accelerate on flat roads with ease. The Shimano ST-EF505 trigger shifters were easy to operate.
Shimano’s 24-Speed Tourney/Acera-X drivetrain performed smoothly during the test ride
The Speeder 100 (2022) is equipped with Shimano MT200 Hydraulic Disc brakes which are powerful and provided quick and balanced stopping power on both dry and wet roads.
The Merida Comp TK handlebar on this bicycle is 600mm in length which was flat with no raise. This made the riding posture a bit aggressive for efficient riding.
Powerful and balanced Shimano Hydraulic Disc brakes
The Merida Speeder 100 (2022) comes with a pair of Maxxis Detonator 700x32C slick tires. Getting up to speed and maneuvering through traffic was easier with these tires, these tires also have a useful puncture protection layer.
The Merida Comp saddle was incredibly comfortable with sufficient padding and the perfect width for comfortable and soreness free rides.
Getting up to speed and maneuvering through traffic was easier with these tires
This is a Hybrid Bicycle with a lightweight Alloy frame and an even lighter rigid Carbon fork. The Shimano Tourney/Acera 24-Speed gears were smooth in shifting and the Shimano Hydraulic Disc brakes were powerful. The tires were fast rolling and had a good tread pattern which made it possible to ride over bumpy and rough roads as well. Priced at Rs.63,990(as on 15th February 2023) the Merida Speeder 100 (2022) is an ideal choice for anyone looking to buy a Hybrid Bicycle for fitness and commuting needs.
Prices and Specifications/Components are subject to change by the brand, without due notice.
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