Originally Posted by smv81147

Fantastic bike! I have it for a year now and every time I ride it it puts a smile in my face.. Couldn't be more happy with my purchase. Everything you read in the reviews for this bike is 100% true. Stiff, yet extremely compliant, it rides smoothly and launches like a rocket when out of saddle. Just make sure you get the CF5 frame and Merida Team SL integrated cockpit (on high configs - DuraAce) as there is also a team version with the older carbon material and 2 piece stem + handlebar for Ultegra. The only thing not to my liking was the Merida seat post ( a tad hard) that I changed to an FSA k-force 25 carbon seat post (as the team Bahrain Victorious has) and it rides like magic.. The Vision Metron 45SL coupled with Contis 5000 28 clinchers and TPU tubes are outstanding. Superlight, yet ultra stiff for a compliant ride with extremely agile reaction when pushed hard.. You will not regret it. This is the most understated super bike in the market today.. Go for it!