The Merida Speeder is a fast, lightweight entry-level performance hybrid that delivers a top-quality frame paired with highly reliable, long-lasting components. It is the perfect option for riders looking for a fun, fast, and accessible bike for daily commuting or fitness riding. Merida crafts the frame from premium, hydroformed triple-butted 6066-series aluminum, ensuring an incredibly responsive and comfortable ride quality.
Pair control-enhancing flat handlebars with an upright geometry that provides an enhanced field of vision when riding through busy city traffic. Certified by Road.cc as an "excellent fast flat-bar road bike with awesome performance," this versatile model features powerful hydraulic disc brakes and ample clearance to accommodate wider high-comfort tires up to 35mm (or 32mm when equipped with full mudguards).
Sporty Comfort-Oriented Geometry: Blends aggressive road bike speed and efficiency with an upright, flat-bar position for long-distance comfort and easy handling.
Premium Lightweight Aluminum Frame: Crafted from high-grade triple-butted and hydroformed 6066-series aluminum to reduce weight while maximizing power transfer and structural stiffness.
Lightweight Aluminum Rigid Fork: Aerodynamic and lightweight aluminum fork engineered to deliver snappy, precise steering control on smooth city streets and paved bike paths.
Shimano 1 x 8 Drivetrain: A modern, simplified 8-speed single-chainring transmission that removes the front front derailleur, reducing weight, clutter, and chain drops while offering a highly intuitive gear range.
Shimano Hydraulic Disc Brakes: Premium, low-maintenance hydraulic stopping control that ensures immediate, reliable braking confidence and safety in both wet and dry weather conditions.
Ultimate Utility Mounts: Features multiple dedicated frame fixing points to easily install protective weather fenders, a stable kickstand, and a rear pannier cargo rack for urban commuting.
Merida Speeder 60 - Silk Early Moss Grey
Frame: Lite III 6066 triple-butted and hydroformed aluminum tubing with clean internal cable routing. Features a tapered head tube, inboard disc mounts, BSA bottom bracket standard, and 135 x 9mm QR axle. Complete with dedicated mounting points for a rear cargo rack, mudguards, and a kickstand. (Max tire clearance: 700 x 35c / 700 x 32c with mudguards)
Rigid Fork: Merida Speeder Lite; aerodynamic and lightweight aluminum construction engineered to deliver snappy, precise steering control on smooth city streets and paved bike paths. (Max tire clearance: 700 x 35c)
Gearing & Drivetrain: Modern and intuitive 8-speed 1x transmission powered by a Shimano Essa SL-315-8R right-side shifter and a crisp-shifting Shimano ESSA RD-U2000 rear derailleur.
Cassette: Shimano Essa HG 300; ultra-wide-range 11-45 teeth, 8-speed setup providing massive gear steps to climb steep urban hills and cruise fast on city flats without needing a front front derailleur.
Chainset: Shimano Essa single chainring setup with a 40-tooth configuration. Crank length: 170mm for all frame sizes.
Bottom Bracket & Chain: Reliable Shimano UN101 LL123 bottom bracket unit paired with a durable KMC Z8 chain.
Braking System: Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc brake calipers and levers paired with sleek Shimano RT10 160mm Centerlock rotors (front and rear) for smooth, powerful, and easy-to-maintain stopping control.
Wheelset & Rims: Merida Comp SL double-wall aluminum rims (wider 19mm inner width, fast-rolling 24mm depth) laced with strong black stainless spokes. Rims are tubeless-ready (tape and valves not included).
Hubs: Smooth-rolling Shimano TX505 quick-release front hub (100x9mm) and Shimano TX505 quick-release rear hub (135x9mm), durable 32-spoke configurations with secure Centerlock disc mounts.
Performance Tires: Fast-rolling Maxxis Detonator sport tires (700x32C) with a durable wire bead, balancing lightweight road speed with dependable everyday city traction.
Cockpit & Handlebars: Lightweight Merida Comp TK flat aluminum handlebars (600mm wide) paired with high-comfort Merida Comp EC grips.
Stem: Merida Comp CC aluminum stem (31.8mm clamp diameter) with a sporty 7-degree rise to optimize steering precision.
Saddle & Seatpost: Merida Comp SL saddle paired with a rigid Merida Comp CC aluminum seatpost (30.9mm diameter, 5mm layback).
Headset & Pedals: High-grade Merida M2331 Neck headset and durable VP VPE-891 flat platform pedals.
Wheel Size: Standard 700c performance road / urban utility size.
Colorway: Premium Silk Early Moss Grey finish with striking Flip Flop Purple color-shifting accents.