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| Product name |  Merida Cyclo Cross 500 |  Focus Mares AX Disc Apex |  Specialized CruX Sport E5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Merida | Focus | Specialized |
| Category | Cyclocross Bikes » Cyclocross » Bikes | Cyclocross Bikes » Cyclocross » Bikes | Cyclocross Bikes » Cyclocross » Bikes |
| Approx. MSRP | TBA | TBA | $2,000.00 (USD) |
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| Sizes | 47cm, 50cm, 52cm, 54cm, 56cm, 59cm | 48.0, 51.0, 54.0, 57.0, 60.0 | 46, 49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61cm |
| Colors | Blue/White | Grey/White/Blue | Gloss Dirty White/Black/Cyan/White |
| Description | The Merida Cyclo Cross 500 is an entry level cyclocross bike with many advanced features. Sporting an internally routed, triple butted alloy frame and carbon fork, the 500 is ready for all your cross riding adventures or commuting. Featuring a Shimano 105 drivetrain, Tektro Spire disc brakes and a solid wheelset with 12 and 15mm thru axles, the Cyclo Cross 500 has components to cater to even the most discerning cyclist. | The Mares AX Disc Apex is one of the entry-level cyclocross bikes from Focus. Designed for cyclocross, it's got excellent ground clearance, a flattened-oval top tube for carrying, and SRAM Apex kit complemented by Focus' Concept wheels. | The CruX Sport E5 from Specialized is the brand's entry level cyclocross machine, offering impressive handling, stiffness, and speed in the same advanced package. The CruX is suitable for endurance gravel- or mixed-conditions adventure racing, too. The bike features a lightweight aluminium frame and fork to get the power down and steer precisely. Shimano's 105 components grace the drivetrain, and TRP HY/RD, hydraulic disc brakes add confidence no matter the conditions. A Specialized cockpit and AXIS 2.0 Disc SCS wheelset are the finishing touches. |
| Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2015 |
| Country of origin | Taiwan | Germany | U.S.A. |
| Frame type | CYCLO CROSS LITE | Race Cross V2 Disc Alloy Triple Butted Disc | Specialized E5 Premium Aluminium, fully manipulated tubing, semi-compact race design, shaped toptube, 1-3/8" lower bearing, internal cable routing, integrated headset, OSBB |
| Features | - X-TAPER HEADTUBE | - Flattened top tube for portaging | - AXIS 2.0 Disc wheels are tough, race-ready wheels perfect for all conditions |
| Hub front | Bearing Disc-15 Road Axle / Bearing Disc cassette | SRAM | AXIS |
| Hub rear | Bearing Disc-15 Road Axle / Bearing Disc cassette | SRAM | AXIS |
| Spokes | Black stainless | stainless steel | |
| Tires | Maxxis Mud Wrestler 33 fold | Schwalbe Rocket Ron Focus Edition 622 X 33 | Specialized Tracer Sport, 60TPI, wire bead, 700x33c |
| Skewers | SRAM | ||
| Shifters | Shimano 105 | SRAM HRD700 | Shimano 105 STI, 11-speed |
| Front derailleur | Shimano 105 D | SRAM Apex | Shimano 105 |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano 105 SS | SRAM Apex | Shimano 105, 11-speed |
| Crankset | Shimano RS500 46-36 (BSA) chainwheel | SRAM Apex 46/36T | FSA Gossamer, BB30, 46/36 |
| Cassette | SRAM Apex 11/28T | Shimano 105, 11-speed, 11-28 | |
| Pedals | Nylon flat test ride, loose-ball, w/ reflectors | ||
| Bottom bracket | SRAM | ||
| Saddle | Merida Sport 5 | Concept EX | Body Geometry Phenom Comp, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm |
| Stem | MERIDA pro OS -5 | Concept EX | Specialized Comp Multi, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 12-degree rise |
| Headset | FSA BB410P/No.55E | 1-1/8" upper, 1-3/8” lower, steel bearings, 20mm alloy cone spacer, w/ 20mm spacers | |
| Brakes | Tektro Spyre disc 160 | SRAM HRD700 | TRP HY/RD, hydraulic disc |
| Chain | KMC X11 | SRAM Apex | Shimano 105, 11-speed |
| Brake levers | On Bar Lever additional | SRAM HRD700 | Shimano 105 |
| Recommended for | cyclocross, commuting | Beginning cyclocross racers, winter training | Cyclocross Race, Cyclocross |
