Merida Speeder 500 - Dark Red/Black - MY25 Hybrid Bike

By combining the speed and low weight of a road bike with a more comfortable and upright riding position, the Speeder is the perfect partner for fast commuting and fitness rides. Powerful disc brakes and control enhancing flat bars are paired with greater tyre clearance for wider tyres that boost comfort.

Road.cc called it an 'excellent fast flat-bar road bike with awesome performance' and certified it to be a 'lovely bike – great fun, versatile, practical'. Merida use the same triple butted 6066 series aluminium they use on road bikes which is hydroformed to tune the frame for a comfortable, responsive ride.

The addition of a full carbon fork with a tapered steerer delivers precise steering and a smooth ride. The upright position, flat bars and powerful hydraulic disc brakes are ideal for commuting, providing greater control and an enhanced field of vision when riding through traffic.

For versatility, the frame can accommodate wider tyres up to 35mm, or 32mm with mudguards. Specification Frame Lite III - 6066 triple butted hydroformed aluminium.

Internal cable routing. Tapered head tube, inboard disc mount, BSA BB standard, 135 x 9mm QR axle.

Mounts for rack, mudguards and kickstand. Max tyre size 700 x 35c (700 x 32c with mudguard) Fork Speeder CF2; Full carbon, tapered steerer, 100 x 9mm QR standard, Max tyre size: 700 x 35c (700 x 32c with mudguard) Headset Merida M2331 Neck Shift Levers SRAM SX Eagle Rear Derailleur SRAM Apex XPLR Speeds 12 Cassette SRAM PG1231 XPLR; 11-44 teeth; 12 speed Chain SRAM Apex Chainset SRAM Apex 1 Wide; 42 tooth chainset; Crank length - 170mm (XXS/XS), 172.5mm (S/M), 175mm (L/XL) Bottom Bracket SRAM DUB BSA Road Wide Brake Type Hydraulic disc Brake Lever Shimano MT200 Front Brake Shimano MT200; 2 piston hydraulic disc brake caliper with Shimano RT10; 180mm rotor Rear Brake Shimano MT200 / UR300 2 piston hydraulic disc brake caliper with Shimano RT10 180mm rotor Wheel Size 700c Rim Merida Comp SL; 17mm inner rim width; 22mm rim depth; aluminium; Tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves not included) Spokes Black stainless Front Hub Joytech D471SBT-SC-CL; 100 x 9mm; 28 spoke; centerlock Rear Hub Shimano FH-RU600; 135 x 9mm; 32 spoke; centerlock Front Tyre Maxxis Detonator; 700 x 32C; Kevlar bead Rear Tyre Maxxis Detonator; 700 x 32C; Kevlar bead Stem Merida Expert CC; aluminium; 31.8mm diameter; 7 degree rise - Length - 80mm (XXS-XS), 90mm, (S), 100mm (M), 110mm (L-XL) Handlebar Merida Expert CC; aluminium; 600mm wide; Flat Grips Merida Expert EC Saddle Merida Comp SL; V-mount - made with 25% recycled material Seat Post Merida Comp CC; 30.9mm diameter; 5mm layback; Aluminium Pedals VP VPE-891 Geometry