Merida Speeder 500 (Silk Glamour Rust/Brown)
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A fitness hybrid for riders who want road-bike speed with a more relaxed, upright ride, and just enough carry-everything practicality to double as a daily commuter.
Overview
The Speeder range sits between road bikes and city hybrids, and the Speeder 500 takes that idea furthest — a flat-bar layout paired with genuinely fast, road-derived components. It shares construction and geometry with Merida's road bikes, so it accelerates and holds speed the way a road bike does, just without drop bars.
The lightweight 6066 aluminium frame pairs with a full carbon fork that takes the edge off vibration on rough tarmac, while a SRAM Apex 1x12 drivetrain keeps shifting simple — one shifter, one chainring, a wide 11-44T cassette so you're never caught out on a climb. Shimano hydraulic disc brakes give confident, consistent stopping regardless of weather, and mounts for a rack, mudguards and a kickstand mean it doubles as a practical everyday bike.
It's built for riders who want to move quickly without committing to a full road bike setup — fast commutes, fitness rides, and light touring where covering distance efficiently matters more than an aggressive race position.
Why You'll Like It
A drivetrain that just works — SRAM Apex 1x12 means one shifter and no front derailleur to fuss over, with an 11-44T cassette wide enough to handle steep sections without needing a second chainring.
A carbon fork on an aluminium frame — the Speeder CF2 carbon fork takes noticeable vibration out of rough roads while keeping the front end light and responsive.
Stops as confidently as it goes — Shimano hydraulic disc brakes with 180mm rotors give consistent braking power in the wet, not just the dry.
Built to carry more than just you — mounting points for a rear rack, mudguards, and a kickstand mean it adapts from a solo fitness ride to a loaded commute without swapping bikes.
A genuinely wide gear range for a flat-bar bike — the 1x12 setup covers climbs and flats without the complexity of two chainrings to manage.
Who Is It For?
The Speeder 500 suits riders who already know they want speed — someone upgrading from a basic hybrid or entry-level Speeder who's ready for a proper 1x drivetrain and a fork that does something real for ride quality. It's equally at home on a fast weekday commute through city traffic and a weekend fitness loop where you want to push pace without a full road bike.
On Indian roads — uneven surfaces, unpredictable monsoon riding, stop-start city traffic — the combination of a carbon fork and hydraulic disc brakes matters more than it would on smoother roads: it's the difference between a bike that jars over every pothole and one that just gets on with the ride.
Good to Know
- Set your saddle height and reach using the frame's size chart before your first ride — the sportier Speeder geometry rewards a proper fit more than a relaxed hybrid does.
- The tubeless-ready Merida Comp SL rims can be set up tubeless later for lower rolling resistance and better puncture resistance — tape and valves aren't included out of the box.
- Because it's a 1x drivetrain, keeping the chain clean and lubricated will keep shifting crisp for longer.
- The rigid carbon fork needs no suspension maintenance — one less thing to service compared to a suspension-forked hybrid.
Technical Specifications
- Frame: SPEEDER LITE III material: aluminium 700x35C max. wheelsize 100x9/135x9mm axle standard BSA bottom bracket standard
- Fork: MERIDA SPEEDER CF2 Tapered material: carbon 700x35C max. wheelsize
- Shock: N/A - rigid fork
- Bottom Bracket: Sram DUB BSA Road Wide 68mm
- Chain: Sram Apex
- Crank: Sram Apex 1 Wide 42 teeth 170 mm-XXS/XS, 172.5 mm-S/M, 175 mm-L/XL
- Shift Levers: Sram SX Eagle
- Cassette: Sram PG1231 XPLR 11-44 teeth 12 speed
- Front Derailleur: N/A - 1x drivetrain
- Rear Derailleur: Sram Apex XPLR
- Grip/Tape: MERIDA EXPERT EC
- Handlebar: MERIDA EXPERT CC material: aluminium 600mm width Flat
- Stem: MERIDA EXPERT CC material: aluminium 31.8mm diameter 7 degree stem angle 80 mm (XXS/XS), 90 mm (S), 100 mm (M), 110 mm (L/XL)
- Saddle: MERIDA COMP SL 25% recycled material V-mount
- Seatpost: MERIDA COMP CC 30.9mm diameter 5mm layback material: aluminium
- Front Brake: Shimano MT200 2 piston Disc
- Rear Brake: Shimano MT200 / UR300 2 piston Disc
- Front Wheel: MERIDA COMP SL 17mm inner width 22mm height material: aluminium Tubeless ready, Joytech D471SBT 100x9 28 spoke holes centerlock
- Rear Wheel: MERIDA COMP SL 17mm inner width 22mm height material: aluminium Tubeless ready, Joytech D472TSBT 135x9mm width 28 spoke holes centerlock
- Front Tire: Maxxis Detonator 700x32C fold
- Rear Tire: Maxxis Detonator 700x32C fold
- Pedal: VP VPE-891
Additional Info
- Country of Origin: China
- Imported By: Extreme Adventure Sports , Gat No. 399 , Milkat , 2289 , Nagar Rd , Sai Satyam Park , Wagholi , Lonikand , Pune - 412207 , Maharashtra , India.
- Net Quantity: 1N
- Customer Care Address: 291, 10 Main, 5 Block, Jayanagar, Bangalore - 560041. Ph: (080)47183232, Email: support@bumsonthesaddle.com
- Commodity: Bicycles
