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Merida Extreme 905 Older Road Bike

Average Rating: 4.71/5
MSRP: $
# of Reviews: 7

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Components: SHIMANO 105

Weight: 9.3 kg

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Submitted by Glyn Overbury a Recreational Rider from

Date Reviewed: October 17, 2006

Strengths:    Suit "larger" rider at 1.87m and 110kg

Weaknesses:    Broke a lot of spokes in the early days, wheel rim problems conceded and replaced by Mavic
Anchor bracket for front set changer (welded direct to frame instead of usual bolted bracket)sheared and there is no room for replacement bracket. Major welding issue, still not resolved - may result in trashing of frame.

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Standard 10 groupset excellent.
Great bike 'till it broke.

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Favorite Ride:   Perth round the river

Price Paid:    $1850.00

Purchased At:   Canning Bridge Cycle

Similar Products Used:   Cannondale (Crack an fail) 300 series. Frame cracked at rear downtube chain side.

Bike Setup:   As bought, 105 all round with Mavic rims.

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Submitted by hintonb a Road Racer from

Date Reviewed: July 27, 2005

Strengths:    Frame is excellent, especially for me as I don't suit compact framesets

Weaknesses:    None yet

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As a frame/fork package, it is excellent value there alone. I am in the process of replacing the parts I originally had (Shimano Sora & 105) to something much better (DuraAce and other carbon parts).

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Favorite Ride:   Freo, through Shelley to Perth and back

Price Paid:    $400.00

Purchased At:   from a good friend!

Similar Products Used:   Avanti Sprint

Bike Setup:   ITM carbon bars, DuraAce 9-speed STI levers, FSA carbon crankset and BB, Ultegra rear mech, 105 brakes, DuraAce cassette, Mavic OpenPro rims with 105 hubs

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Submitted by T Lovett a Recreational Rider from Canberra

Date Reviewed: February 23, 2003

Strengths:    Great value for money. The full 105 Groupset. The stiff lightweight frame with carbon forks. The geometry really suits big riders. No skimping to keep price down.
The flexibility of the Shimano 105 groupset enabled me to fit an Ultegra 12-27 rear cluster - I now rarely get dropped on climbs and can still stay well in touch on the flats. In this instance it is definitely the bike not the "motor".

Weaknesses:    None so far.
Even the standard seat is bearable!

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In Australia, the Merida Extreme 904 has 7005 Al tubing, carbon forks and the full 105 Groupset with Ritchey rims. The 905 has the magnesium frame with similar running gear. At 6'1" tall and 105 kg - I am a big rider. I find that Merida's frame geometry suits me perfectly. It is ultra light and stiff without any twitchiness. The carbon forks also suit the frame and eliminate "road buzz". The bike is pure fun - a joy to ride.

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Favorite Ride:   Uriarra Cotter loop

Price Paid:    $1999.00

Purchased At:   Onya Bike Canberra

Similar Products Used:   Trek 1000, Trek 1400, Giant OCR1

Bike Setup:   Changes from standard set up - Rolls seat, 175mm cranks, Ultegra 12-27 rear cluster for those BIG hills!

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Submitted by loxley a Triathlete from Sydney

Date Reviewed: January 28, 2003

Strengths:    V. light (9.5kg incl pedals); integrates well with Shimano flightdeck; good carbon fork smooths out ride

Weaknesses:    None so far (will update when I find them)

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I am a novice triathlete and bought the 904 (2003) model which I think replaces the old 905 that has now been upgraded to a magnesium frame. Great value for money for a full 105 set.

NB price is in Aussie Dollars

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Favorite Ride:   The Bay Run

Price Paid:    $1980.00

Purchased At:   Cheeky Monkey

Similar Products Used:   Hybrid mountain bike

Bike Setup:   factory default plus shimano flighdeck 6501 (wired)

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Submitted by rohal a Recreational Rider from Perth Australia

Date Reviewed: June 18, 2002

Strengths:    Value and components are excellent.

Weaknesses:    Pedals need patience, but I'm new to the concept.

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My first road bike and very impressed. 105 gear, great wheels and very light. Received bad review in local bike magazine for flexible frame...can't say I've noticed it on my 52 cm model...