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2021 De Rosa

Merak Frameset

A carbon frame race frameset.

Manufacturer Price

2999 USD(2579 €)
Weight1,2 kg (frame)  
FrameCarbon
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c
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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.

Pros
  • Eye-catching design

  • Stiff frame for speedy accelerations and zippy turns

  • Lightweight frame

  • Direct and precise handling

  • Complete power transfer

Cons
  • Limited fit options due to integrated bar/stem setup

  • Wheels marginally behind modern trends

Key Quotes
"Even at a distance, the is eye-catching."
Canadian Cycling Magazine logoCanadian Cycling Magazine
‘The Merak is an icon of the brand,’ he adds. ‘It represents our racing soul.’
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Sublimely simple and also simply sublime.
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VeloNews
Gallery: Bryan Coquard's De Rosa Merak

Feb 2022 · Ben Delaney

Not an aero bike, but De Rosa's all-rounder for the 5'6" sprinter.

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Cyclist
De Rosa Merak review

May 2021 · Stu Bowers

Oozes Italian flair and passion, and backs it up with a polished performance that won’t disappoint. Photography: James Carnegie

Highs
  • Exquisite looks

  • Stiff

  • Light

  • Ample comfort

Lows
  • Wheels marginally behind modern trends

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Canadian Cycling Magazine
Review: De Rosa Merak

Dec 2020 · Matthew Pioro

A name from 20 years ago on a bike that’s very now

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Toroyaca UD Carbon

BB StandardBB30, Press Fit

Fork

Mizuno Carbon 1 1/2"

Bottom Bracket

Itegrated BB30

Headset

1 1/8" Hiddenset Required

Seatpost

Integrated

TypeRigid

Groupset
Front Derailleur

35.0mm Clamp-On

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