log in
register

merida cyclocross 500 vs ribble.cgr 2017

  • Creator
    Topic
  • July 4, 2019 at 8:59 am #29838
    serbanalexandru

    Hi, i want to buy a new second hand bike ,.mainly for commuting and touring, i found two bikes that have what i need and i want some advice, i have merida cyclocrosshttps://m.startfitness.co.uk/merida-2015-cyclo-cross-500-cyclocross-bike-mer-ccross-500-blue.html or ribble cgr, link https://www.bikeradar.com/reviews/bikes/road-bikes/ribble-cgr-review/ this has hydraulic rs505 brake set and full 105 with fulcrum racing sport db wheels and its cheaper, it looks good in photos, the merida i ve seen and try it, looks and it is in good condition but has cx tyres.and i have to buy seat stay clam or seat post clamp to mount a rack, and is more expensive, wich one too choose for commuting and touring/long rides, its ky first drop bar and road bike, previously owned mountain bike

  • Creator
    Topic
Viewing 15 replies - 1 through 15 (of 24 total)
1 2
  • Author
    Replies
  • July 5, 2019 at 6:34 pm #945441
    0
    kil0ran

    The Merida is only thru-axle

    The Merida is only thru-axle on the front, and it’s a somewhat obsolete 15mm axle – most drop bar bikes have settled on 12mm front and rear. Might cause an issue for wheel upgrades in the future.

    July 5, 2019 at 6:00 pm #945439
    0
    serbanalexandru

    Drinfinity wrote:

    Drinfinity wrote:

    Been running hydraulic brakes for years. They don’t leak. Might need bleeding every two years. 

    I also have a bike with mechanical discs. Constantly fiddling with the pad adjust, and the rear cable is in the right place to fill with water and seize. 

    Ribble CGR has carbon fork too. Buy it.


    Ribble has carbon with alloy steerer and merida has full carbon, i will check ribble on monday and hope its good to buy it, i will take that chain usage tool to measure

    July 5, 2019 at 5:03 pm #945437
    0
    Drinfinity

    Been running hydraulic brakes

    Been running hydraulic brakes for years. They don’t leak. Might need bleeding every two years. 

    I also have a bike with mechanical discs. Constantly fiddling with the pad adjust, and the rear cable is in the right place to fill with water and seize. 

    Ribble CGR has carbon fork too. Buy it.

    July 5, 2019 at 3:59 pm #945435
    0
    serbanalexandru

    Should i buy merida for
    Should i buy merida for frameset or ribble for specs and hydraulic, i m thinking mechabical disk on merida would be easier to maintain and less problems over years with bleeding or leaking. Anyone some advice?

    July 5, 2019 at 9:22 am #945433
    0
    serbanalexandru

    If someone could take a look
    If someone could take a look at both bikes as ive put link with ribble and picture with merida, should i choose merida for frame, fork, trhough axle and upgrade next year or choose ribble for specs, how is the ribble s frame in comparision, i have to decide till afternoon

    July 5, 2019 at 9:13 am #945431
    0
    serbanalexandru

    Merida has through axle,
    Merida has through axle,.better frame and full carbon fork thats why i m in big doubts wich one to buy, seems this frameset is more upgradeable.

    July 5, 2019 at 8:59 am #945429
    0
    CX-3

    Talking of mudguards I have

    Talking of mudguards I have SKS longboards on it. They are really good. Really do keep the crap off and even my feet keep more or less dry. I had them fitted from new. Well worth the cost when it’s peeing down.

    July 5, 2019 at 8:59 am #945427
    0
    kil0ran

    The Mud Wrestlers are

    The Mud Wrestlers are horrible tyres, swapped mine for GravelKing SKs as soon as possible. So many punctures with the Mud Wrestlers, even on the road

    July 5, 2019 at 8:55 am #945425
    0
    Drinfinity

    Regarding gears and shifters-

    Regarding gears and shifters- I’d recommend learning to do this yourself. It’s something that you will want to regularly maintain, and will cost a few leu for cables every now and again.

    I always use a chain checker on any second hand bike. A very cheap gadget, and lets you know when the chain is worn before it inflicts serious wear on the cassette and chainrings. 

    July 5, 2019 at 8:48 am #945423
    0
    serbanalexandru

    Don’t know about the Merida,
    [quote=CX-3]

    Don’t know about the Merida, but I have a Ribble cgr with full 105 grupo including hydraulic discs.

    It’s a good bike. Lots of pannier and ,mudguard bosses. Rides well and handles well. Had it nearly two years now and it has had no attention apart from new cain/sprockets/rings. Have ridden 70 miles a day on it several times.

    I’m happy with it.

    [/quote
    Probably i m going to.choose riddle and invest the difference in a good service and mudguards, it has nice tyres.already the.gatorskin 25mm, i like over 32 but its still better than maxxis mud wrestler who are slow on concrete

    July 5, 2019 at 8:02 am #945421
    0
    CX-3

    Don’t know about the Merida,

    Don’t know about the Merida, but I have a Ribble cgr with full 105 grupo including hydraulic discs.

    It’s a good bike. Lots of pannier and mudguard bosses. Rides well and handles well. Had it nearly two years now and it has had no attention apart from new cain/sprockets/rings. Have ridden 70 miles a day on it several times.

    I’m happy with it.

    July 5, 2019 at 6:48 am #945419
    0
    serbanalexandru

    Thank you all for answers
    Thank you all for answers

    July 5, 2019 at 4:42 am #945417
    0
    Boatsie

    Drinfinity wrote:

    Drinfinity wrote:

    Ribble. Hydraulic brakes beats cable  discs every time.

    Ditto.. Cheaper and with rack mounts.
    Yet… Unknown regarding widths.. If you like commuting with a backpack, I know I’d rather 38mm on some local hilly roads here. Ripple maxs at 35mm. Merida??
    Discs are mounted if brake squeeze upgrade required . Just thoughts

    Edit
    All my bikes were second hand..
    35 is plenty in my opinion.
    Like a piece of clothing, needs to fit..
    If 1 bike fits and other doesn’t then choice becomes obvious.
    They look both like awesome machines bro

    July 4, 2019 at 11:04 pm #945415
    0
    stub

    I have a cyclo cross 500 that

    I have a cyclo cross 500 that I use as a commuter/gravel bike. It’s a great bike, really versatile. Built my own wheels for it over the stock items and with Schwalbe G-One speed tyres it is really quick.

    I stuck RS505 hydraulics on it with a 105 crankset and did 30 miles a day on it (when I could be bothered!). It’s a lovely shade of blue, the finish really is nice in the flesh.

    Ive since adapted it to 1x Di2 after running out of gears on the Moors and Shores adventure cross rode last year

     

    July 4, 2019 at 4:26 pm #945413
    0
    serbanalexandru

    kil0ran wrote:

    kil0ran wrote:

    That Merida looks well looked after – it’s had new bar tape at some point but everything else on that bike is as it left the factory. Chainset is RS505 46/36 – 105-level chainset for CX.

    i want full mudguard and pannier rack, how is the position on merida, very low, aggresive? Would it be bad for long rides

    Was always a lovely, well-finished bike, and I actually preferred the look of that chainset to the stock 105 version.

    By the way, for fitting mudguards there’s a mount under the fork crown to direct mount the mudguard. The stays attach halfway up the fork. A bit fiddly as a DIY job, if you’re going to use mudguards get your bike shop to fit them.

  • Author
    Replies
Viewing 15 replies - 1 through 15 (of 24 total)
1 2
  • You must be logged in to reply to this topic.