The top model in Merida’s fitness bike lineup is not only equipped with high-quality components that offer outstanding functionality, durability, and smoothness, but also combines the fast and effortless movement of a road bike with a less aggressive and strenuous riding position. The perfect bike for athletic outings, quick commutes, and even light touring. The carbon fork reduces weight and provides excellent vibration damping. Multiple mounting points allow for the installation of bottle cages, fenders, kickstands, and carriers.
Fast and light - the SPEEDER is related to Merida’s road bike lineup. The geometry offers an extended reach for added stability while ensuring a more upright and comfortable riding position. The sporty yet comfortable geometry, combined with straight handlebars for better control and powerful disc brakes, makes the SPEEDER ideal for fast commutes or fitness rides.
Wide tires and increased tire clearance further enhance comfort and give the SPEEDER more grip when it counts. Road.cc describes the 900 as an “excellent, fast road bike with straight handlebars and impressive performance” and the 200 as a “pleasant bicycle with straight handlebars for fitness, commuting, and everyday use.”
| Product Name: | Merida SPEEDER 500 - Fitness Bike - 2026 - silk gunmetal grey |
| Manufacturer: | Merida |
| Item Code: | MER772073 |
| activity: | Cycling |
| gender: | men |
| material: | Aluminium |
| usage bikesport: | Fitness |
| hubs: | Joytech D471SBT / Joytech D472TSBT |
| spokes: | Black stainless |
| rims: | MERIDA COMP SL |
| chain: | SRAM Apex |
| cassette: | SRAM PG1231 XPLR |
| shifter: | SRAM SX Eagle |
| rear derailleur: | SRAM Apex XPLR |
| bottom bracket: | SRAM DUB BSA 68mm Road Wide |
| chainring ratio: | 42 |
| crankset: | SRAM Apex 1 Wide |
| brakes: | Shimano MT200 | 180/180mm |
| seat post model: | MERIDA COMP CC |
| saddle: | MERIDA COMP SL |
| handle bar: | MERIDA EXPERT CC |
| stem: | MERIDA EXPERT CC |
| fork: | MERIDA SPEEDER CF2 | Carbon |
| headset: | MERIDA M2331 Neck |
| frame: | SPEEDER LITE III | Aluminium |
| Shifting System (Manufacturer): | SRAM |
| gear ratio: | 11-44 |
| Shifting Type: | Chain - Mechanical |
| brake type: | Disc Brake |
| wheel size: | 28" (622mm) |
| grips: | MERIDA EXPERT EC |
| seatpost: | Seatpost rigid |
| Rear Triangle: | Unsuspended |
| ASTM: | Category 1 |
| pedals: | VP VPE-891 |
| tires: | Maxxis Detonator | 700x32C |
| max. system weight: | 135kg |
| brake actuation: | Hydraulic |
| Model year: | 2026 |
| Color: | Grey |
| fork construction: | Rigid Fork |
| weight: | 9700g |
| cable routing: | internal |
| Weight Source: | Manufacturer |
| Weighed Version: | M |
| Product Series: | Merida - Speeder |
| Number of Gears: | 1 x 12 |
| Frame Shape: | Diamond |
| GTINs: | 4711256519524, 4711256519517, 4711256519500, 4711256519494 |
| Manufacturer page: | http://www.merida-bikes.com |