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    Category
    CyclocrossCyclocrossCyclocross
    Weight
    21.3 lbs22.7 lbs24.0 lbs
    Fork
    CarbonAluminumCarbon
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminum
    Wheel Size
    700c700c700c
    Brakes
    Mechanical DiscMechanical Disc
    Groupset
    Ultegra, FSA105, FSA
    Drivetrain
    2 × 112 × 10
    Brand Site

    merida-bikes.com

    merida-bikes.com

    merida-bikes.com

    Summary
    The Merida Cyclo Cross 5, Merida Cyclo Cross 4, and Merida Cyclo Cross 3 are all cyclocross bikes. The Cyclo Cross 5 has better components, the Cyclo Cross 4 has an aluminum fork, and the Cyclo Cross 3 has a rigid seatpost and 700c wheels.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    Cyclo Cross 5
    Cyclo Cross 4
    Cyclo Cross 3
    Other Cyclocross bikes
    Gear Range

    A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

    Lowest gear

    (climbing)

    36 mph

    Cyclo Cross 5

    33 mph

    Cyclo Cross 4

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    CC Lite-D-Single

    CC Lite-D-Single (4)

    CC Lite-D-Single (4)

    Fork

    CC Carbon-D

    CC Alloy-D

    Bottom Bracket

    attached

    attached

    Headset

    Orbit X

    Orbit X

    Handlebar

    MERIDA Road Pro Classic OS

    MERIDA Road Pro Classic OS

    Saddle

    ProLogo Kappa Evo

    MERIDA Pro SI

    Seatpost

    Merida Pro H SB15 27.2 mm

    Merida Pro H SB15 27.2 mm

    Pedals

    no

    no

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Ultegra SS

    Shimano 105 SS

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Ultegra Double

    Shimano 105 D

    Crank

    FSA Gossamer Pro Cross 46-36 Mega 11

    FSA Gossamer Cross 46-36 Mega

    Shifters

    Shimano Ultegra Dual Control

    Shimano 105

    Cassette

    Shimano CS-6800 11-28 11s

    Shimano CS-4600-10 12-28

    Chain

    KMC X11S

    KMC X10 10s

    Chain Guide

    no

    no

    Brakes

    Hayes CX Expert 160 mm / Hayes CX Expert 140 mm

    Hayes CX Expert 160 mm / Hayes CX Expert 140 mm

    Brake Levers

    On Bar Lever additional

    On Bar Lever additional

    Wheels
    Rims

    MERIDA XCD Lite [28H]

    MERIDA Pro D

    Spokes

    black stainless

    black stainless

    Front Hub

    Shimano Cyclo Cross Cen

    Road Disc Bearing

    Rear Hub

    Shimano Cyclo Cross Cen

    Road Disc Bearing

    Tires

    Continental Cyclocross Race 35 fold

    Continental Cyclocross Race 35 fold

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