Merida SPEEDER 500 2020
2020 Urban
Estimate price |
1,539$
Weight | 10.06 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset Ultegra, 105 -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 2 × 11 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
SPEEDER LITE II, material: aluminium, 700C wheelsize, 100x9/135x9mm axle standard, BSA bottom bracket standard
Suspension Fork
MERIDA SPEEDER CF2, Tapered, material: carbon
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Ultegra, GS
Front Derailleur
Shimano Ultegra
Shift Levers
Shimano SL-RS700
Cassette
Shimano CS-R7000, 11-32 teeth, 11 speed
Crank
FSA Gossamer, 50-34 teeth, 170 mm-XS/S, 172,5 mm-SM/ML, 175 mm-L/XL
Bottom Bracket
FSA BB-7100
Chain
KMC X11
Wheels
Front Hub
QR
Rear Hub
QR
Rims
MERIDA COMP SL, 17mm inner width, 22mm height, material: aluminium
Tires
Maxxis Detonator
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano MT-400
Brake Levers
Shimano MT-400
Disk Rotors
Shimano RT10
Cockpit
Handlebar
MERIDA EXPERT CC, material: aluminium, 600mm width, Flat
Headset
MERIDA M2331 Neck
Seat
Saddle
MERIDA COMP SL, V-mount
Seatpost
MERIDA EXPERT CC, material: carbon, 30,9mm diameter, 15mm setback
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | XXS | XS | SM/MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.44 mm | 1.44 mm | 1.46 mm | 1.53 mm | 1.57 mm |
| Front Center | 610 mm | 621 mm | 627 mm | 644 mm | 658 mm |
| Rake | 46 mm | 45 mm | 44 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm |
| Trail | 78 mm | 79 mm | 74 mm | 66 mm | 66 mm |
| Stack | 558 mm | 568 mm | 591 mm | 637 mm | 661 mm |
| Reach | 387 mm | 395 mm | 404 mm | 416 mm | 422 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 551 mm | 561 mm | 577 mm | 603 mm | 616 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 440 mm | 470 mm | 520 mm | 560 mm | 590 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 70 ° | 70 ° | 71 ° | 72 ° | 72 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 140 mm | 150 mm | 170 mm | 215 mm | 240 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 444 mm | 444 mm | 444 mm | 444 mm | 444 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1046 mm | 1057 mm | 1063 mm | 1080 mm | 1094 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 65 mm | 65 mm | 65 mm | 65 mm | 65 mm |
| Standover Height | 725 mm | 750 mm | 793 mm | 834 mm | 861 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
About this model
SPEEDER 500 is a Merida Speeder model. Merida launched 90 bikes of this model so far. Take a sneak peek at all Merida Speeder bikes models from 2020, by clicking here.
Model range prices
Merida SPEEDER 20 2020 is the cheapest bike model and costs 596$. Merida SPEEDER 500 2020 is the most expensive one and costs 1399$.
Safety
Your safety should be the top priority when you go for a ride. In short, make sure that you always use a helmet, high visibility clothing, and proper lights when riding at night-time.
Average price for Fitness bikes
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Fitness bike is 656$. However, you could also get a good Fitness bike even if you pay a lower amount than the average price. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 1399$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that SPEEDER 500 price is 113.26% more expensive than the average cost of a Fitness bike.
Average weight for Fitness bikes
If we make a quick analysis of the average weight of a Fitness bike, we get 11.24 kg (24.78 lbs). A lighter bike will give you some extra advantage when climbing. A heavier bike will have more speed for descents.
With a weight of 10.06 kg (22.18 lbs), Merida bike is considerably lighter than average. In conclusion, the average Fitness bike weighs 11.73% more than SPEEDER 500.
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
When it comes to wheels, the SPEEDER 500 bike is equipped with the 700c aluminum model. These wheels are the most used kind for road bikes in general. However, these wheels don’t perform so well when passing over obstacles.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The SPEEDER 500 comes with Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes are perfect for mountain biking, road cycling, and commuting. To sum up, these are ideal for anyone.