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Today’s DealsMerak Frameset
A carbon frame race frameset.
Manufacturer Price
2.999 $(2.579 €)| Weight | 1,2 kg (frame) |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c |
Summary
The De Rosa Merak is celebrated for its eye-catching design and racing heritage, offering a stiff, lightweight frame that excels in speedy accelerations and precise handling. While it boasts ample comfort and direct power transfer, some reviews note limitations in fit options and wheels that lag behind modern trends.
Eye-catching design
Stiff frame for speedy accelerations and zippy turns
Lightweight frame
Direct and precise handling
Complete power transfer
Limited fit options due to integrated bar/stem setup
Wheels marginally behind modern trends
"Even at a distance, the is eye-catching."
‘The Merak is an icon of the brand,’ he adds. ‘It represents our racing soul.’
Sublimely simple and also simply sublime.
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Feb 2022 · Ben Delaney
Not an aero bike, but De Rosa's all-rounder for the 5'6" sprinter.

May 2021 · Stu Bowers
Oozes Italian flair and passion, and backs it up with a polished performance that won’t disappoint. Photography: James Carnegie
Exquisite looks
Stiff
Light
Ample comfort
Wheels marginally behind modern trends

Dec 2020 · Matthew Pioro
A name from 20 years ago on a bike that’s very now
| Frame | Toroyaca UD Carbon BB Standard: BB30, Press Fit |
|---|---|
| Fork | Mizuno Carbon 1 1/2" |
| Bottom Bracket | Itegrated BB30 |
| Headset | 1 1/8" Hiddenset Required |
| Seatpost | Integrated Type: Rigid |
| Front Derailleur | 35.0mm Clamp-On |
|---|
First added 21 September
Last updated 21 September
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