Eddy Merckx 525 Disc — Shimano Ultegra DB 2020
2020 Road
Estimate price |
7,454$
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Carbon -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset Ultegra -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 2 × 11 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
XS
156cm - 166cm
SM
163cm - 174cm
MD
171cm - 182cm
LG
179cm - 189cm
XL
185cm - 195cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
525 Unidirectional HM Carbon, 12x142mm TA
Suspension Fork
525 Unidirectional HM Carbon, 12x142mm TA
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Ultegra DB
Cassette
Shimano Ultegra 11-30
Crank
Shimano Ultegra 52/36
Chain
KMC x11
Wheels
Rims
Fulcrum Wind 400 DB
Tires
Vredestein Fortezza AllWeather
Cockpit
Stem
525 Integrated handlebar
Handlebar
525 Integrated handlebar
Seat
Saddle
Fizik Antares R5
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | XS | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.4 mm | 1.44 mm | 1.47 mm | 1.51 mm | 1.54 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 268 mm | 270 mm | 270 mm | 273 mm | 273 mm |
| Front Center | 580 mm | 581 mm | 591 mm | 607 mm | 617 mm |
| Rake | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm |
| Trail | 66 mm | 57 mm | 53 mm | 53 mm | 50 mm |
| Stack | 527 mm | 552 mm | 577 mm | 603 mm | 627 mm |
| Reach | 377 mm | 384 mm | 392 mm | 400 mm | 408 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 528 mm | 546 mm | 568 mm | 589 mm | 605 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74 ° | 73.5 ° | 73 ° | 72.5 ° | 72.5 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 470 mm | 495 mm | 520 mm | 545 mm | 570 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 71.5 ° | 73 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 74 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 127 mm | 150 mm | 174 mm | 204 mm | 228 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 412 mm | 412 mm | 412 mm | 415 mm | 415 mm |
| Wheelbase | 982 mm | 984 mm | 994 mm | 1014 mm | 1024 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 68 mm | 66 mm | 66 mm | 63 mm | 63 mm |
| Standover Height | 783 mm | 812 mm | 837 mm | 865 mm | 891 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
| Rider Min Height | 156 cm | 163 cm | 171 cm | 179 cm | 185 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 166 cm | 174 cm | 182 cm | 189 cm | 195 cm |
Model Overview
525 Disc — Shimano Ultegra DB is an Eddymerckx 525 model. 7 bikes variations carry this model name so far. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2020, by clicking on this link.
Model range prices
Eddy Merckx 525 Rim — Shimano Ultegra 2020 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 5308$. On the other hand, Eddy Merckx 525 Disc — SuperRecord 12sp (dreambuilder) 2020, is the most expensive and costs 9750$.
Safety
Take safety seriously when you ride your bike, and always wear your helmet. Moreover, don’t ride on the sidewalk. This is actually against the law in some states and can be dangerous for both you and pedestrians.
Endurance bikes average price
Our math shows that the average cost of a dependable Endurance bike is 2346$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on an Endurance bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. In short, before purchasing your ideal bike do some research about its components, and also check for reviews online.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 6901$. If we compare this with the average Endurance bike cost we notice that the price is 194.16% higher.
Overview of components
Fork material
The fork on this bike is made out of carbon, so, it is super light and stiff. In conclusion, a carbon fork gives you great control when steering, and is also more forgiving.
Wheels
The 525 Disc — Shimano Ultegra DB 2020 bike is equipped with 700c carbon wheels when leaving the factory. There is no doubt, that 700c wheels are very popular on all road bike models. 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. Eddy Merckx 525 Disc — Shimano Ultegra DB is equipped with Hydraulic Disc brakes. With Hydraulic Disc brakes, you’ll be able to stop on a dime, even in wet or icy conditions. To sum up, these are ideal for anyone.
Sizes
There are 5 sizes available for this model. Rider height can be anywhere between 156 cm – 195 cm (5.12 ft – 6.4 ft). In conclusion, it won’t take much to find one that’s right for you.