Is Merida a good MTB brand?

Merida is a Taiwanese bicycle manufacturer that has built a reputation of making some of the best bicycles in the world. They are especially well known amongst commuters/fitness cyclists and road cyclists. Merida is now the second-largest bike manufacturer in Taiwan.

Are carbon fiber bikes good?

Most of the carbon fiber used in the cycling industry is standard modulus or intermediate modulus; on more expensive frames, higher grades do come into play. Carbon fiber is a great bike material for two reasons. First, it’s stiffer at lower weight than almost any other material we know of.

Is Merida better than Trek?

Trek is by far the better frame. They have way more experience than Merida. However in this fine country of ours, Trek has possibly the worst back up service and support of any brand. At that price point, not too much can go wrong, so I would go with the Trek, I am not too keen on the Merida Fong Kong logo on my bike.

Are Merida Bikes bad?

In general, the Merida frames are quite good, even on their low end bikes. The low end bikes save costs by skimping on the peripherals, the front ends are generally pretty average, if not insultingly awful, in order to keep costs low.

Why are carbon bikes so expensive?

One of the biggest factors in the cost of bicycles is materials. Carbon fiber comes in various forms and grades. The higher the quality of carbon, the greater the cost of sourcing from manufacturers. If a bike manufacturer is also fabricating its own carbon, this cost must be recouped in the sale price of a bike.

Where is Merida made?

TAIWAN
HAND MADE IN TAIWAN – MERIDA BIKES.

Why are Merida bikes Merida?

The name Merida derives roughly from the translation of its three syllables ma-ri-da, which mirror the company’s goal to manufacture bikes that enable the customer to reach their destination.

How long do carbon mountain bike frames last?

around 5 to 7 years
How Long Does a Carbon Fiber Mountain Bike Last? It is estimated that a carbon fiber mountain bike will last for around 5 to 7 years. Carbon fiber bike frames used to be susceptible to UV damage, but this is no longer the case.

Does Merida make Specialized bikes?

Merida has also acquired healthy stakes in other bike brands around the world – with Specialized being the most notable. Moving into the rapidly expanding high-end road bike market is something they are heavily committed to.

Is the Merida ride carbon 95 a sportive bike?

The Ride Carbon 95 is a sportive bike that we feel is built for comfort over outright speed. On the road, the Merida is as solid as it looks, with a direct feel under power that flatters your efforts. But comfort is good thanks to a combination of frame construction, 27.2mm carbon post and 25mm tyres.

What kind of saddle does a Merida mountain bike use?

The bars themselves are super light 140g carbon Merida flats, with a 70mm Merida stem on M-XL sizes (60mm on small). You get a super-light carbon base, carbon rail Prologo Scratch M5 PAS saddle with segmented padding and a large central cutout, which thankfully is much more comfortable than it looks.

What kind of tyres do Merida carbon bikes have?

On the road, the Merida is as solid as it looks, with a direct feel under power that flatters your efforts. But comfort is good thanks to a combination of frame construction, 27.2mm carbon post and 25mm tyres. It’s significantly heavier than other carbon bikes in its class, which holds it back on sustained climbs.

Is the Merida ninety-six premium XC mountain bike light?

The flagship 9000 is excellent value for a shop-bought premium parts special too, although it’s not especially light and there are some brake and lockout glitches. All new Ninety-Six frames (including the 8000 ‘downcountry’ version with a 120mm fork) all use the same mold for the mainframe and rear end.