![]() ![]() I really like the fact that the decals provided is Fuchsia which is the inline with the color scheme of the bike. The Racing Quattro provided is Fulcrum answer to the alloy mid-aero (>40mm) wheelset.Once you get them up to speed, the wheels hold the speed well due to its weight. I am a big fan of Fulcrum products as they are bombproof and have good bearings. I really like the fact that the KMC chain provided came with a quick link for quick removal of chain for washing. It also transferred power down efficiently with no flex even at high speeds. The crankset provided also worked perfectly with no problem whatsoever from shifting up and down the chainrings. The Ultegra 11 speed shifted perfectly, with the precision and fluidity as expected from Shimano. Rear mounted brakes cant be adjusted on the fly so Merida has provided a quick release for the cable upfront should the rear brake malfunction while riding. Not as powerful but cooler than dual pivot. They dont seem to stop as well as the normal dual pivot caliper brakes. Online forums seems to indicate that the frame is the same frame used by the Lampre Pro Tour team and if that is so, it is really good value for a top level world-tour frame!įirst time using direct mount brakes. However, the bikes feel faster especially on commutes to school where I find my timings been cut by 1 minute or so.Ĭables are routed thru the top tube similar in style to the S5 and some time trial bikes, and it looks like a PITA to deal with it, however once properly set up, I do not find any problems though. The cut-out on the rear is not very aggressive either, leaving a slight gap between the tires and the seat tube. The frame itself is does not have any aerofoil-styled shaped tubes, instead, the tubes are rounded at the edges facing the wind. ![]() On 50km rides, my butt does not feel like it has any discomfort so I think the technology is working well. The seatpost provided is a peculiarity because it has what Merida calls “S flex” which is a piece of rubber inserted into the seatpost in an attempt to dampen any vibrations. I could not feel any flex at all on the bike which makes the ride very harsh. The heart of the bike, the frame was ranked 2nd fastest in the wind tunnel conducted by tour magazine (first was the Cervelo S5 VWD) The frame is really stiff which is characterized by its small rear triangle, huge bearings upfront on the headset and BB30 crank. and frame is fitted with an adapterĪfter having done roughly 200km in the past 2 week or so, here is my thoughts on the specific components on the bike. Note= the crank is a 24mm spindle(not w a 300mm spindle). ![]() there was a grin on my face all the way back home as I rode thru traffic! Here are some pictures ![]() On the short ride from the bike shop back home, I thought the bike was rather stiff and it feels much faster than my previous bike. I did not want to strap any lights onto the frame and instead depended on the Fizik rear light. Initially when I got it, I was rather suprised at its weight, at 8.2kg7.8Kg(just reweighed it) with everything including bottle cages and pedals, i thought it was rather heavy for a carbon bike especially after coming from a somewhat upgraded Cervelo S1, the stock Prologo saddle went out on its way and in came the Fizik Antares that I have been using all along although in a somewhat not matching red and black color as opposed to the fuchsia colors of the bike. But after looking around at some bike shops in Singapore, I was offered a irresistible deal for a 2014 Merida Reacto 905 which was how I got it. The Merida was not even considered for some reasons, since my final list down to 3 bikes were the Cervelo S2, Canyon Aeroad CF and the Giant Propel. Integrated cockpit consisting of a one piece stem/handlebar.Preferably one that has brakes shielded from the wind.Preferably a bike with some wind tunnel testing done and compared to various bicycle from different manufacturers.Pure Aerodynamic Frame with internal cable routing,aerodynamic tubing with bladed fork.Since I was riding an aero bike previously, my next bike also had to be an aero bike! My list of requirements included: I wanted a bike that could be used preferably for more than 5 years and with all the new technologies so that I could resist upgrading it. After my Cervelo S1 started to display signs of corrosion due to paint cracks, I was on the hunt for a new bike or frame. ![]()
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