Merida Speeder 500 2026 - Silk Glamour Rust/Brown

Top-end fitness bike built for speed, efficiency, and everyday usability. Combines road-bike pace with a more upright, comfortable riding position.

Overview

Lightweight aluminium frame paired with a full carbon fork for reduced weight and better vibration damping. Flat-bar setup gives control and comfort without sacrificing speed.

Key Highlights

• Aluminium frame with full carbon fork
• SRAM Apex 1x drivetrain (wide range, low maintenance)
• Shimano hydraulic disc brakes
• Flat handlebar for comfort and control
• Multiple mounts for racks, fenders, and bottles

Specifications

Intended Use: Fitness / Commuting / Light Touring
Wheel Size: 700c
Brakes: Hydraulic Disc
Frame: Aluminium
Fork: Carbon

Frame & Fork

• SPEEDER LITE III aluminium frame
• Max tyre clearance: 700x35C
• BSA bottom bracket
• 100x9 / 135x9 axle standard
• MERIDA SPEEDER CF2 carbon fork
• Tapered steerer
• Internal routing

Drivetrain

• SRAM Apex 1 Wide crank – 42T
• SRAM Apex XPLR rear derailleur
• SRAM SX Eagle shifters
• Cassette: SRAM PG1231 XPLR 11–44T (12-speed)
• Chain: SRAM Apex
• Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB BSA Road Wide

Brakes

• Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc brakes (2-piston)

Wheels & Tires

• MERIDA COMP SL wheelset (aluminium, tubeless ready)
• 17mm internal width, 22mm height
• Maxxis Detonator 700x32C tyres

Cockpit & Finishing Kit

• MERIDA EXPERT CC flat handlebar (600mm)
• MERIDA EXPERT CC stem (size-specific lengths)
• MERIDA EXPERT EC grips
• MERIDA COMP SL saddle (recycled material)
• MERIDA EXPERT EC seatpost
• VP pedals included