The Merida Speeder 20 Flat Bar Road Bike is lightweight and fast, it shares it shares its DNA with Merida's drop bar road bikes range with the major difference being the more comfortable upright riding position. The Merida Speeder 20 Flat Bar Road bike is value oriented and gives you a comfortable yet fast style which is perfect for commuting, recreation or getting fit! Disc Brakes provide you with better braking performance in all conditions, unlike rim brakes which can be heavily impacted by dust and water, disc brakes maintain control in all conditions. These brakes give you confidence that you'll stop when you need to and with a hydraulic system you will have greater control and and have better feedback through your levers, hydraulic systems aren't prone to cable stretch and self adjust as your brake pads wear down - meaning you can focus on the riding! This bike is sporty yet comfortable, it has a more upright seating position thanks to additional height at the front of the bike in the at the headset. This bike is accessible and ready to ride without a bunch of riding experience! This bike comes with an array of modern features including greater clearances in the frame and fork to allow for wider tyres up to 37mm. This extra width provides improved braking power and maximises traction on the road, with a 37mm tyre you can also run slightly lower pressures maintaining fast rolling speeds with better all day comfort as the tyre deflects better to small imperfections in the road. When using fenders you'll be restricted to 32mm of tyre width! The Merida Speeder 20 is a bike designed to go fast and remain comfortable while doing it, great for commuting or recreation! The Merida Speeder 20 features a flat handlebar while maintaining the fast and lightweight characteristics of a drop bar road bike, its not just a hybrid, its quick and nimble and ready to get you where you need to be - quickly and easily! This bike is designed for riders who are after a fast and lightw