Merlin Malt-G1 Tiagra – 2020 2020
2020 Road
Estimate price |
1,354$
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset Tiagra, Shimano -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 2 × 10 -
Brakes Mechanical Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Double Butted 6061 Series Aluminium with Thru-Axle & Flat Mount
Suspension Fork
Merlin Full-Carbon with Thru-Axle & Flat Mount
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Tiagra 4700
Front Derailleur
Shimano Tiagra 4700
Cassette
Shimano Tiagra 10 Speed 11-32T
Crank
Shimano 50/34T
Chain
Shimano 10 Speed
Pedals
Not included
Wheels
Rims
Mavic XM 119 Rims with 6-Bolt Disc Hub – Thru Axle
Tires
Kenda Kwick 35mm
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro Lyra Mechanical
Cockpit
Stem
Kalloy Uno 3D
Handlebar
Kalloy Uno 3D
Grips
Black Cork Handlebar Tape
Seat
Saddle
Merlin Black
Seatpost
Kalloy Uno 3D
About this model
Malt-G1 Tiagra – 2020 is a Merlin Malt G1 model. Merlin launched 1 bike of this model so far.
Safety
When you go for a ride, don’t forget to put your helmet on. Moreover, ride with traffic, not against it. This will help you stay visible to drivers and also makes it easier for them to see you.
Average price for Gravel bikes
If you want to purchase a solid Gravel bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 2462$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Gravel bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 1215$. Comparing this to the average Gravel bike price, we see that the price is 102.63% smaller.
Overview of components
Fork material
The fork is made out of carbon, so, its weight is considerably lighter than one made out of steel. However, they cost a bit more than steel forks.
Wheels
The Malt-G1 Tiagra – 2020 2020 bike is equipped with 700c aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. These are the most popular wheels for road, aero, gravel, cyclocross, race, and gravel bikes. However, these wheels don’t perform so well when passing over obstacles.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Merlin Malt-G1 Tiagra – 2020 is equipped with Mechanical Disc brakes. These brakes are also very popular, and a lot cheaper than hydraulic disk brakes. However, they don’t have the stopping power of 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.