Merida Speeder 100 (2022) - Review

The Merida Speeder 1 (2022) is built using a Speeder Lite Alloy frame. This frame at first glance looks a bit aggressive in geometry and this is because this bicycle is a flat bar/fitness Road Bicycle with an Endurance Road Bike geometry for a good mix of stability and comfort. Flat bar Road Bikes are Road Bicycles with a flat handlebar replacing the drop handlebar. Merida's speeder lite triple butted frames claim to offer an optimum Stiffness-to-Weight (STW) ratio which was evident during the ride.The CF2 Carbon bladed rigid fork helps in keeping the front part of the bicycle lightweight.

The Speeder 1's drivetrain is equipped with Shimano's Tourney 3-Speed at the front and Shimano Acera-X 8-Speed at the rear which worked smoothly during the test ride. The gears shifted down and up quickly and without any lag. They helped accelerate on flat roads with ease. The Shimano ST-EF55 trigger shifters were easy to operate.

The Bicycle which we test rode came in a matte finish with Jet Black graphics. The sleek top tube and thin seat stays make this Bicycle look sleek. The flat handlebar and bladed fork gives it an aggressive look similar to a Road Bicycle. The graphics on the top tube and fork were elegant and aesthetic.

The Speeder 1 (2022) is equipped with Shimano MT2 Hydraulic Disc brakes which are powerful and provided quick and balanced stopping power on both dry and wet roads.The Merida Comp TK handlebar on this bicycle is 6mm in length which was flat with no raise. This made the riding posture a bit aggressive for efficient riding.

The Merida Speeder 1 (2022) comes with a pair of Maxxis Detonator 7x32C slick tires. Getting up to speed and maneuvering through traffic was easier with these tires, these tires also have a useful puncture protection layer.The Merida Comp saddle was incredibly comfortable with sufficient padding and the perfect width for comfortable and soreness free rides.