Entry-level Speeder gives you a quality frame paired with top-quality, long-lasting components and hydraulic disc brakes for a fun and fast ride.
Merida use triple butted 6066 series aluminium which is hydroformed to tune the frame for a comfortable, responsive ride. For versatility, the frame can accommodate wider tyres up to 35mm, or 32mm with mudguards. The upright position, flat bars and powerful hydraulic disc brakes are ideal for commuting, providing greater control and an enhanced field of vision when riding through traffic. Road.cc called it an ‘excellent fast flat-bar road bike with awesome performance’ and certified it to be a ‘lovely bike – great fun, versatile, practical’.
Highlights:
Sporty, comfort oriented geometry
Lightweight aluminium frame
Lightweight aluminium fork
Shimano 1 x 8 drivetrain
Shimano hydraulic disc brakes
Multiple fixing points for fenders, kickstand and pannier rack
Specification
Frame
Lite III – 6066 triple butted hydroformed aluminium. Internal cable routing. Tapered head tube, inboard disc mount, BSA BB standard, 135 x 9mm QR axle. Mounts for rack, mudguards and kickstand. Max tyre size 700 x 35c (700 x 32c with mudguard)
Fork
Merida Speeder Lite; material: aluminium; 700Cx35″ max. tyre size
Gears: 8
Shifters
Rear: Shimano Essa SL-315-8R
Rear Derailleur
Shimano ESSA ; RD-U2000
Bottom Bracket
Shimano UN101 LL123
Chain
KMC Z8
Chainset
Shimano Essa; 40 tooth chainset; Crank length: 170mm
Cassette
Shimano Essa HG 300; 11-45 teeth; 8 speed
Front Brake
Shimano MT200; 2 piston with Shimano RT10; 160 mm
Rear Brake
Shimano MT200; 2 piston with Shimano RT10; 160 mm
Grip
Merida Comp EC
Handlebar
Merida Comp TK; material: aluminium; 600mm wide; Flat
Stem
Merida Comp CC; material: aluminium; 31.8 mm diameter; 7 degree rise
Head Set
Merida M2331 Neck
Pedal
VP VPE-891
Saddle
Merida Comp SL
Seat Post
Merida Comp CC; 30.9mm diameter; 5mm layback; material: aluminium
Wheel Size
700c
Rims
Merida Comp SL; 19mm inner rim width; 24mm rim depth; material: aluminium; Tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves not included)
Spokes
Black stainless
Front Hub
Shimano TX505; 100x9mm; 32 Spoke; Centerlock
Rear Hub
Shimano TX505; 135x9mm; 32 Spoke; Centerlock
Front Tyre
Maxxis Detonator; 700x32C; wired
Rear Tyre
Maxxis Detonator; 700x32C; wired
Colour
Silk Early Moss Grey (Flip Flop Purple)
Season
2026
