The Merida Speeder is a fast, lightweight performance hybrid that shares its high-speed genes directly with dedicated road bikes. Featuring a sporty yet comfort-oriented geometry, it offers a more upright riding position compared to conventional drop-bar road bikes. This makes it the absolute perfect option for riders who want the efficiency and style of a road bike combined with flat-bar control and all-day comfort. Merida crafts the frame from the exact same premium, hydroformed triple-butted 6066-series aluminum found on their road racing models, ensuring a remarkably responsive and smooth ride.
Paired with a vibration-damping full carbon fork with a tapered steerer, it delivers highly precise steering. This upright stance, flat handlebar setup, and powerful Shimano hydraulic disc brakes make it an exceptional choice for navigating city traffic with an enhanced field of vision and total control. For added versatility, the frame easily accommodates wider tires up to 35mm (or 32mm with full mudguards installed).
Sporty Comfort-Oriented Geometry: Blends aggressive road bike efficiency with an upright, flat-bar position for long-distance comfort and fast handling.
Premium Lightweight Aluminum Frame: Crafted from triple-butted and hydroformed 6066-series aluminum to reduce weight while maximizing power transfer and frame stiffness.
Full Carbon Tapered Fork: High-performance carbon fiber construction with a tapered steerer tube that delivers incredibly precise steering control while absorbing road vibrations.
Shimano Sora 2 x 9 Drivetrain: A highly reliable 18-speed road transmission providing double chainrings and crisp, precise gear changes to maintain high efficiency on flat pavement and rolling hills.
Shimano Hydraulic Disc Brakes: Premium, powerful stopping control that ensures immediate, reliable braking confidence and safety in all weather conditions.
Multi-Terrain Tire Clearance: Enhanced frame clearance allows for wider tires up to 35mm, boosting rolling comfort, cornering traction, and flat protection.
Speeder 200 Lightweight City Bike Red
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)
Full Carbon Fork: Speeder CF2; premium full carbon fiber construction with a tapered steerer tube and 100 x 9mm QR standard for incredibly precise steering control and excellent road vibration damping. (Max tire clearance: 700 x 35c / 700 x 32c with mudguards)
Gearing & Drivetrain: Sporty 18-speed road transmission controlled by dedicated Shimano SL-R3000 flat-bar shifters, a Shimano Sora front derailleur, and a crisp-shifting Shimano Sora SS short-cage rear derailleur.
Cassette: Shimano CS-HG200; 11-32 teeth, 9-speed setup offering a versatile and efficient gear range for maintaining high speeds on flat asphalt and climbing steep urban hills.
Chainset: FSA Tempo compact double chainset with 50-34 tooth chainrings for optimal road racing efficiency. Crank lengths: 170mm (XS/S/M) or 175mm (L/XL).
Bottom Bracket & Chain: FSA TH-7420ST sealed cartridge bearing unit paired with a robust, smooth-running KMC M99 chain.
Braking System: Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc brake calipers and levers (UR300 caliper options) paired with oversized Shimano RT10 180mm Centerlock rotors (front and rear) for exceptional, confidence-inspiring stopping power.
Wheelset & Rims: Merida Comp SL double-wall aluminum rims (17mm inner width, fast-rolling 22mm depth) laced with sleek black stainless spokes.
Hubs: Joytech D471SBT-SC-CL quick-release front hub (100x9mm, 28 spoke) and a premium Shimano FH-QC300-HM quick-release rear hub (135x9mm, 32 spoke), both featuring secure Centerlock disc mounts.
Performance Tires: Fast-rolling Maxxis Detonator sport tires (700x32C) with a sturdy wire bead, balancing lightweight road speed with dependable cornering 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. Lengths: 80mm (XS), 90mm (S), 100mm (M), or 110mm (L/XL).
Saddle & Seatpost: Merida Comp SL saddle with integrated V-mount system 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: Sporty Red / Black finish.