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merida cyclocross 500 vs ribble.cgr 2017

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  • 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

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  • July 4, 2019 at 4:26 pm #945411
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    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.

    July 4, 2019 at 10:51 am #945409
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    kil0ran

    That Merida looks well looked

    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.

    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.

    July 4, 2019 at 9:54 am #945407
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    serbanalexandru

    Some pictures with merida,
    Some pictures with merida, both bikes will probably need a standard service for brakes, shifters, wich cost around 25 pounds in romania

    July 4, 2019 at 9:43 am #945405
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    serbanalexandru

    I dont know what to say about
    I dont know what to say about the crankset usage from pictures? Problem ia after i buy it i have money for pump, tubes ans mudguards, i.have the rack allready and few months i dont want to invest anything in it…

    July 4, 2019 at 9:40 am #945403
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    serbanalexandru

    kil0ran wrote:

    kil0ran wrote:

    I had the Merida, fantastic bike. But yes, no rack mounts, and only cable discs. It was a genuine do everything bike – I commuted on it (15-25 miles a day), rode it on sportives, and even did RideLondon on it. Lovely ride, probably my favourite bike. Only sold it because I didn’t want to be associated with Merida following the Bahrain sponsorship.

    If the CGR is cheaper, it’s definitely a better spec in terms of wheels and brakes. What chainset does it have? The Merida was a proper CX bike so was 46/36 – I’m guessing that the CGR will be a 50/34. Not that I ever spun out on the Merida but might be a factor.


    Thanks for answering so fast.

    July 4, 2019 at 9:39 am #945401
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    serbanalexandru

    This is the link for ribble
    This is the link for ribble https://m.olx.ro/oferta/ciclocross-ribble-IDcozAZ.html?backUrl=%2Fmyaccount%2Fanswers%2F

    July 4, 2019 at 9:30 am #945399
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    kil0ran

    I had the Merida, fantastic

    I had the Merida, fantastic bike. But yes, no rack mounts, and only cable discs. It was a genuine do everything bike – I commuted on it (15-25 miles a day), rode it on sportives, and even did RideLondon on it. Lovely ride, probably my favourite bike. Only sold it because I didn’t want to be associated with Merida following the Bahrain sponsorship.

    If the CGR is cheaper, it’s definitely a better spec in terms of wheels and brakes. What chainset does it have? The Merida was a proper CX bike so was 46/36 – I’m guessing that the CGR will be a 50/34. Not that I ever spun out on the Merida but might be a factor.

    July 4, 2019 at 9:22 am #945397
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    Drinfinity

    Ribble. Hydraulic brakes

    Ribble. Hydraulic brakes beats cable  discs every time.

    July 4, 2019 at 9:01 am #945395
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    serbanalexandru

    Thanks for answers in advance
    Thanks for answers in advance

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