Merlin Cordite 105 R7000 Disc Carbon 2022
2022 Road
Estimate price |
2,947$
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Carbon -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset 105 -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 2 × 11 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
High Modulus Carbon, Bolt-Thru
Suspension Fork
High Modulus Carbon, Bolt-Thru
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano 105 R7000
Front Derailleur
Shimano 105 R7000
Cassette
11/30T
Crank
Shimano 105 R7000 34/50T
Chain
Shimano - 11 Speed
Pedals
Not included
Wheels
Rims
Merlin RDA-1 - 700c
Tires
Vittoria Zaffiro - 700x25c
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano 105 R7070
Cockpit
Stem
Controltech One
Handlebar
Controltech One
Seat
Saddle
San Marco Era
Seatpost
Controltech One
Model Overview
Cordite 105 R7000 Disc Carbon completes the Merlin Cordite model. There are 11 bikes that carry this model name.
Safety
When cycling always take safety very seriously. Wear a helmet, obey the traffic rules and wear hi-vis clothes. In short, take care of yourself so others can take care of you.
Race bikes average price
If you want an acceptable Race bike you should know that the average price is 3350$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Race bike. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 2646$. Comparing this to the average Race bike price, we see that the price is 26.61% smaller.
Overview of 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
The wheels on Cordite 105 R7000 Disc Carbon are the 700c aluminum type. These are the most popular wheels for road, aero, gravel, cyclocross, race, and gravel bikes. However, while they give you great speed and control, these wheels are not so bump-friendly.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The Cordite 105 R7000 Disc Carbon comes with Hydraulic Disc brakes. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.
Sizes
This bike has one size only, so it might not fit you. In short, make sure you double-check if it fits you.