Merlin Nitro Aero 105 Carbon 2020
2020 Road
Estimate price |
2,236$
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Carbon -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset 105, Shimano -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 2 × 11 -
Brakes Rim
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
High Modulus Carbon Aero
Suspension Fork
High Modulus Full Carbon Blade
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano 105 R7000
Front Derailleur
Shimano 105 R7000
Cassette
Shimano 105 R7000 - 11/30T
Crank
Shimano RS510 - 34/50T
Chain
Shimano - 11 Speed
Pedals
Not included
Wheels
Rims
Merlin RA-1 - 700c
Tires
Michelin Dynamic Sport - 700x25c
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano 105 R7000
Cockpit
Stem
Controltech One
Handlebar
Controltech One
Seat
Saddle
San Marco
Seatpost
Controltech One
About this model
Nitro Aero 105 Carbon is a Merlin Nitro model. There are 11 bikes that carry this model name. Check out the entire range from 2020 of this model, by clicking this link.
Model range prices
Merlin Nitro Aero 105 Carbon 2020 is the cheapest bike model and costs 2007$. Merlin Nitro SL DT Ultegra Carbon 2020 is the most expensive one and costs 4671$.
Safety
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Average price for Aero bikes
If you want an acceptable Aero bike you should know that the average price is 4211$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on an Aero bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
When Merlin released this model in 2020, its price was 2007$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Nitro Aero 105 Carbon price is 109.82% smaller than the average cost of an Aero bike.
Nitro Aero 105 Carbon components
Fork material
The fork on this bike is made out of carbon, so, it won’t add up to much weight to your bike. However, the price you have to pay for a carbon fork is considerably higher.
Wheels
As for the wheels, Merlin Nitro Aero 105 Carbon 2020, has a 700c aluminum model. There is no doubt, that 700c wheels are very popular on all road bike models. However, while they give you great speed and control, these wheels are not so bump-friendly.
Brakes
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The Nitro Aero 105 Carbon has Rim brakes. Rim brakes deliver an average performance overall. However, you could spend a little extra and get a bike that has hydraulic brakes.
Sizes
This bike has one size only, so it might not fit you. In conclusion, double-check its size to make sure it’s a good fit for you.