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Quick update - Merida have been in touch to add to the feedback on the 504Wh battery in my video:
" The decision to go with a 504Wh battery was a very deliberate one. The main reason is that the size of the battery has a big impact on the riding performance, and choosing a 504Wh size battery gives is the chance to optimise the low centre of gravity, for perfect corning. A high end electric sports car would follow the same principle and would focus on perfect handling and riding performance, rather than maximum reach.
To give riders who are looking for extra-long distance performance, we offer the 10k model with a 2nd battery and an EVOC backpack (approx. retail value around €1,000) to easily take the 2nd battery for the extra-long outings. The new ENERGY GATE battery cover allows a super-fast and easy battery change, even out on the trail. And finally, by creating a battery opening for a 504Wh battery, allows us to keep the frame stiff as well lightweight. A bigger opening would require extra material to compensate for the loss of stiffness. "
That's why I ordered Canyon Spectral ON:7 and it just showed up at my door like 15 minutes ago!!!Seems to be that Specialized is the only one who actually can make reasonable light bike with integrated battery. Maybe they have patented that structure where the battery slides from bottom and you can keep the down tube as a tube and because of that use reasonable wall thicknesses and so on..
Like Merida said themselves in one of the articles "..an opening in the down tube for the integrated battery can reduce stiffness by up to 70% " and that is most likely true since that 10k model weight with the carbon frame and carbon wheels is still in the same rough level than almost half the price aluminum models from Canyon, Vitus, Commencal etc.. which use external battery.
Expensive stuff this integration, but it is the trend at the moment. Just hard to justify twice the price compared to some other models with same motor and suspension components.. And I thought that new 2019 Levo´s were ridiculously expensive - they are starting to look like a bargain to me!
That's why I ordered Canyon Spectral ON:7 and it just showed up at my door like 15 minutes ago!!!
I am so excited? ...hope everything is in the box?
Can't agree on the battery capacity being a problem though - this battery is small enough to fit a backpack. 500w is typically enough for the overwhelming majority of rides - then why would you be forced to carry the weight and bulk of a, say, 700w on all of such rides, knowing you're not going to use it? You only add bulk when you feel you might need it - by carrying your second battery - giving you 1000w instead of the current max in-tube limit of 700.
Can't agree on the battery capacity being a problem though - this battery is small enough to fit a backpack. 500w is typically enough for the overwhelming majority of rides - then why would you be forced to carry the weight and bulk of a, say, 700w on all of such rides, knowing you're not going to use it? You only add bulk when you feel you might need it - by carrying your second battery - giving you 1000w instead of the current max in-tube limit of 700.
I can see the logic in what Merida have done re the battery though. Getting the battery out quickly is a plus in my book - and being able to carry another battery when needed is a big plus. Re price - for some reason you guys in the UK seem to pay higher prices for Meridas than we do down under. This is probably why there appear to be many more Merida's in this part of the world than in the UK. It will be interesting to see prices in Australasia compared to say Levo prices.I don't know - everyone is different in how far and hard they ride and for many people a 500wh might only be suitable for 50% of rides wheras the 700 wh battery gives you (going by Levo 500wh:700 wh weight = +750g) an extra 15 to 20 miles on top of the 500 wh for just a 4% weight increase on the bike and would cater for maybe 90% of rides.
I hate carrying anything on my back let alone a few kilos of lithium-ion so it has to go on the bike IMHO.
It will be interesting to see prices in Australasia compared to say Levo prices.
Not to mention the meridas are often heavily discounted, I think its rare to pay even close to the rrp...well here in oz anyway.They are listing at oz $ 8k for the 8 k, 9 k for the 9 k , but 12 k for the 10 k - presumably that extra battery and back pack is costing $2 k ? Weird marketing decision, but I guess it's generating lots of discussion and might drag merida out f the " budget" perception?
They are listing at oz $ 8k for the 8 k, 9 k for the 9 k , but 12 k for the 10 k - presumably that extra battery and back pack is costing $2 k ? Weird marketing decision, but I guess it's generating lots of discussion and might drag merida out f the " budget" perception?
Is that what the second battery is for ?Just over £6500 for a 10k in Oz, its almost worth buying one out there and riding it back to the UK.
XT 12 speed, XT 4 piston brakes, DT Swiss HX1501 wheels, Fox Factory suspension.Is there any info on the 9k model? I can’t seem to find any
Mentioned this in the live stream...Is there any info on the 9k model? I can’t seem to find any
Mentioned this in the live stream...
I think that Merida made a mistake by heavily featuring the 10K (the £9500 bike) in all of their promo / press stuff... It generated a lot of talk around the price.
I think they should have featured the other bikes, then the 10K as an option (much like the S-Works is on the Levo)... instead, almost every piece of marketing points to a £9500 Ebike...
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