De Rosa Merak Frameset 2020
2020 Road
Estimate price |
2,999$
Weight | 1.15 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Frame summary
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Frame Carbon -
Wheels 700c -
Suspension Rigid
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Toroyaca UD Carbon
Suspension Fork
Mizuno Carbon 1 1/2"
Drivetrain
Front Derailleur
35.0mm Clamp-On
Bottom Bracket
Itegrated BB30
Cockpit
Headset
1 1/8" Hiddenset Required
Seat
Seatpost
Integrated
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 59cm | 61.5cm | 63.5cm | 66cm | 68.5cm | 71.5cm | 73.5cm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Tube Length | 508 mm | 528 mm | 535 mm | 548 mm | 558 mm | 568 mm | 583 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 75 ° | 75 ° | 74.5 ° | 74 ° | 73.5 ° | 73 ° | 72.7 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 590 mm | 615 mm | 635 mm | 660 mm | 685 mm | 715 mm | 735 mm |
| Head Tube Length | 110 mm | 128 mm | 132 mm | 137 mm | 155 mm | 174 mm | 194 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 406 mm | 406 mm | 406 mm | 409 mm | 411 mm | 413 mm | 415 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
About this model
Merak Frameset is a Derosa Merak model. De Rosa released 8 frames variations of this model so far. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2020, by clicking on this link.
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.
Race frames average price
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Race frame is 2445$. However, even if your budget is less than the average, you might still be able to get a top-quality Race frame. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your frame, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 2999$. Comparing the average cost of a Race frame to this one, you will see that Merak Frameset price is 22.66% higher.
Average weight for Race frames
The average weight for Race frames is 1.41 kg (3.11 lbs). It is a good advantage to have a lighter bike than the average. However, a heavier bike is more efficient on descents.
With a weight of 1.15 kg (2.54 lbs), De Rosa frame is much lighter than average. In conclusion, the average Race frame weighs 22.61% more than Merak Frameset.
Overview of components
Fork material
When it comes to the fork, this frame has a carbon one, so, it won’t add up to much weight to your frame. However, the price you have to pay for a carbon fork is considerably higher.