In general, the Merida frames are quite good, even on their low end bikes. The low end bikes save costs by skimping on the peripherals, the front ends are generally pretty average, if not insultingly awful, in order to keep costs low.

Where are Merida bikes made?

TAIWAN
HANDMADE IN TAIWAN We have been in the business of making bikes for over 48 years and while lots of things have changed over the years, we still make our bikes by hand.

Are Specialized bikes made by Merida?

It swiftly gained a reputation for high-quality production and engineering, so became the factory of choice for making frames for some of the biggest bike brands. Production-wise, Merida now only makes frames for itself, its in-house brand Centurion and Specialized.

What brands does Merida make?

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What brand is Merida?

Merida Industry Co., Ltd (MIC; Chinese: 美利達工業) is a Taiwan-based company with R&D headquarters in Germany that designs, manufactures and markets bicycles globally in over 77 countries.

Is Merida the same as Specialized?

Spesh is manufactured in Merida’s Taiwanese plants now instead of Giant’s plants. So Specialized = Merida, but Specialized still = Specialized when it comes to R&D and overall ownership.

Can you buy Merida bikes in USA?

The only reason Merida aren’t sold in the USA is because they are the major share holder of Specialized and make their frames. The agreement is that Merida won’t compete for the market share in the USA.

Can you buy a Merida bike in the US?

What makes Merida bikes so cheap?

Actually, it’s Merida’s TFS tube forming technique that keeps prices lower than the more costly hydroformed frame structures. You also end up with some interesting strong yet light tube profiles – the complete bike weighs a reasonable 26.3lb.

Does the matts TFS trail 700-d hardtail compare to Merida’s Trans-Mission 300-D?

Created with sketchtool. We tested the Matts TFS Trail 700-D hardtail directly after one of Merida’s low-budget full suspension bikes, the Trans-Mission 300-D, and the difference was remarkable.

Are Merida trail tyres any good?

The Merida Trail tyres are certainly not the greatest on the slippery surfaces that dominated the test, but their 2.25in profile and wide spaced knobs add comfort, and grip is acceptable provided you take a little care with their hard compound on rocks and roots.

Is the matts TFS trail 700-d the best low-budget full suspension bike?

We tested the Matts TFS Trail 700-D hardtail directly after one of Merida’s low-budget full suspension bikes, the Trans-Mission 300-D, and the difference was remarkable. It seems that, after recent price hikes, even the big manufacturers are finding it a struggle to create decent full-suspension bikes for much less than £1,000.