Cycling V4, General talks on Racing/road bikes
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 Dec 15 2012, 11:09 PM
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hi, another newbie here. scouting around, and with +-2k budget, i found one that catches my eyes, merida race lite 900.. read the first post in v4, couldnt brain much from that! haha.. wish me luck..
(do tell me to reconsider if this is really a BAD choice!)  thanks p/s: can anyone be kind enough to enlighten me on the difference between merida ride and merida race series? compare the equivalent model and found that the only difference is the frame, but cant see what This post has been edited by azeL_Inc: Dec 15 2012, 11:24 PM |
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Dec 16 2012, 01:40 PM
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QUOTE(butthead @ Dec 16 2012, 12:07 AM) it's not a bad choice... the race and ride series are built for different purposes... the race frame as the name states is a more racier geometry, it is built to be more compact with a lower head tube causing a bigger saddle to bar drop meaning you have to bend down a bit more.. Thanks man, you ve been very helpful. Based on your explanation, i think what i want is Merida Ride Series, rather than Race.. Will keep looking then!ride on the other hand is the opposite of race in a more longer headtube so u sit more upright... basically it is a frame meant for more comfortable long distance riding and a mellower handling characteristic... many bike brands do a simillar 2 frame lineup like this...  On separate note, can i depend on the measurement method found on this website for my bike sizing? http://www.ebicycles.com/bicycle-tools/frame-sizer/road-bike I am 172cm tall, so based on that, the frame range i should be looking at is "53cm, 54cm, 55cm, 56cm" This post has been edited by azeL_Inc: Dec 16 2012, 01:45 PM |
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Dec 16 2012, 07:54 PM
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QUOTE(mrjgx @ Dec 16 2012, 12:58 PM) Get the race series..it'll suit you in the long run later on, unless you intend to be leisurely riding then the ride series will suit you more. I m not sure how to define my intention, i guess it s leisure, coz i m planning to ride everyday after work, for an hour or two, and once in a while, gonna go for group cycling for a long journey ride on the weekend? definitely not planning to be into race or something, haha...but could you elaborate more why u re suggesting for race series?? coz i m definitely thinking to buy ride series, as it is more comfort, i suppose, rather than 'ready-to-race' with race series? This post has been edited by azeL_Inc: Dec 16 2012, 07:54 PM |
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