![]() ![]() Like the Giant, the Merida is equipped with a Shimano Ultegra groupset, but it's the considerably more expensive Di2 version (with electronic rather than mechanical shifting). Of the recent bikes we've reviewed on, one of the closest for price is Merida'a Scultura Endurance 7000-E at £3,500. If you ever did feel the need from more cosseting, you could easily switch to 28mm tyres (or even wider) and run lower pressures. I've had no comfort issues whatsoever with the Giant TCR Advanced Pro 1 Disc, finding it easy to stay seated for long periods and not getting rattled on fast, sketchy descents. Liam is reviewing this saddle separately for. Other stuffĪs mentioned way back, Giant's updated Variant composite seatpost is designed to reduce drag, and it's topped by a Giant Fleet SL saddle. ![]() Giant hasn't done that, going with a really impressive setup that helps the bike deliver a responsive performance from the off. Some brands spec relatively low grade wheels and tyres on bikes of this price, figuring you're likely to take them off and fit your favourites anyway. > 14 of the best carbon fibre road bikes - from £999 to £10,000 The tyres roll fast, grip hard in the corners, and come with a Kevlar Race Shield puncture protection layer to help you keep rolling (sealant inside the tyres will hopefully deal with most punctures). The tyres use a carbon and Kevlar bead rather than a Kevlar-only bead, the idea being that it won’t stretch under heavy loads and so reliably keep air inside and hold the tyre on the rim. They come with 700C x 25mm Giant Gavia Course 1 tyres fitted, set up tubeless and ready to rock. ![]()
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