Merlin 5600 Limited Edition

wilsp
wilsp Posts: 8
edited April 2011 in Road beginners
Hi

I'm new to road cycling having converted from mountain biking. I've been doing road riding on my mountain bike since Christmas but I've decided to get a road bike for a race at the end of June. I have a Merlin mountain bike and it's been very good. I see they also sell road bikes:

http://www.merlincycles.co.uk/Bike+Shop ... -ALLOY.htm

I was trying to find reviews of this on the internet but can't seem to find anything on it - it seems like a very good price for a bike with a 105 groupset. Anybody tried one of these before or have any idea if it will be decent?

Cheers
P

Comments

  • morstar
    morstar Posts: 6,190
    No personal experience myself but I'm pretty sure this is the bike another forum goer on nere has purchased. He seems happy with it.
    Maybe pm him. It's mr_poll I'm thinking of. I've ridden with him a couple of times.
  • wilsp
    wilsp Posts: 8
    Thanks Morstar I'll try pm'ing him!

    Anyone else have any views on this bike?
  • mr_poll
    mr_poll Posts: 1,547
    PM sent
  • Stuy-b
    Stuy-b Posts: 248
    looks good,
    good saddle, tyres and finishing kit
    105 is more than anyone ever really needs
    wheels would be my first upgrade but not untill there worn out.

    i like it!!
  • mr_poll
    mr_poll Posts: 1,547
    Ha - my PM mentions the wheels - Merlin were sound about swapping the rims - I upgraded to RS30's for about an extra £40 - cld of had Mavic Aksiums or Fulcrum 5's.

    For me so far its excellent value for money - esp when you knock the 10% for joining their free club.
  • wilsp
    wilsp Posts: 8
    Thanks for all the help guys, think I'm going to order one tomorrow :)

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