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[Closed] new Merlin budget road bike - Triban beater ?

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[url= http://road.cc/content/news/131472-just-new-merlin-cycles-pr7-costing-just-%C2%A3300 ]review here[/url] looksa a belter for the money indeed


 
Posted : 01/10/2014 1:18 pm
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That looks amazing value for money


 
Posted : 01/10/2014 1:25 pm
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it sure does, almost tempted to buy one for winter use when I'd normally be on the cross bike with good road bike tucked away !


 
Posted : 01/10/2014 1:28 pm
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There was a thread about this a few weeks ago- it does look like a nicer bike. Carbon (?) fork for a start. I'd have one.


 
Posted : 01/10/2014 2:05 pm
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I saw that this morning - looks pretty solid compare to what you can get new or used for that money...


 
Posted : 01/10/2014 3:16 pm
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Yes amazing!!

Really tempted and trust me I am a tight (poor?) as anyone on here


 
Posted : 01/10/2014 4:42 pm
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That looks really impressive, bit of a shame about the mudguard mounts mind.

Anyone used the Claris groupset?


 
Posted : 01/10/2014 4:46 pm
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I've got claris on my defy, doesn't miss a gear, can't tell a difference in.performance to the xt on my mountain bike.


 
Posted : 01/10/2014 4:47 pm
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Why no mudguard mounts on the front? Seem to have missed a trick. Only thing letting it down IMO.


 
Posted : 01/10/2014 4:48 pm
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Anyone used the Claris groupset?

i think it is old sora with a paint job.

other than the shifter ears, which work but are not the most ergonomic, it works fine.


 
Posted : 01/10/2014 5:08 pm
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Winter bike? Have a word wi yerself Clow!


 
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other than the shifter ears, which work but are not the most ergonomic, it works fine.

Normal sti's on Claris these days


 
Posted : 01/10/2014 6:04 pm
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i think it is old sora with a paint job.

Mmm, it's better than that. Proper dual lever STIs, Octalink rather than square taper, nicer finish. It shifts a bit nicer than Sora but it's still 8sp so its on the clunky side, but its perfectly acceptable if you're not a snob. ๐Ÿ™‚


 
Posted : 01/10/2014 6:44 pm