Merida Parts and Accessories – First Look
Sat 24th Jun, 2017 @ 9:30 am
Merida is a big company, probably bigger than most riders imagine. Known for their XC heritage they’ve been putting some pretty exciting bikes out over the last year and, as we found out, plenty of products too. From tools to clothing, helmets to bottle cages, Merida make a lot of stuff. We take a quick look at some fresh bits and bobs that have dropped in for a test.
The Freerider and Team helmet give a contrasting pair, one is the more modern styled trail helmet, the Freerider, and the Team is more classic with a fast and light style. Grips are always a personal preference, but the Lock On Grips are simple and effective, with a slim and just enough padding feel combined with a single end clamp. For those after something more super light, and more classic Merida, there are the imaginatively named Foam Grips which will no doubt shave valuable seconds off your Strava times.
For getting air into tyres, we’ve got the Floor Pump Eco, with full steel construction and 160psi of potential pressure, probably more than needed for the average mountain bike, but good for every eventuality and valve type.
Bottle cages are all the rage, and in true weight saving style, we have a carbon cage weighing in at a paltry 16 grams. As bottle cages go, this one certainly looks good and looks fast, when you’re carrying 750ml of water every gram counts.
Featuring 22 tools in one, the Multitool is a comprehensive toolbox that’ll fit in the palm of your hand. Including a brake pad spreader, six spoke keys and a chain tool, it’s got pretty much all you’ll ever need and even comes in a little neoprene sleeve to keep it all tidy.
Coming in at either 720 or 760 the Carbon Team Bar has some pretty appealing numbers, with 9-degree back sweep and 6-degree up sweep and a 15mm rise. They weigh in at 195g and feature some neat roughened areas for extra friction between clamps and the bar surface.
Finally, we have an array of fancy eyewear including the Race, Expert and Sport edition of their sunglasses. All feature three sets of interchangeable lenses depending on the light levels and have adjustable nose pieces for a good fit to the face.
Look out for coming reviews over the next few months.
