1, the frame adopts flat welding technology, which is the most advanced aluminum alloy welding technology compared with fish-scale welding. Previously only used in high-end cars such as Challenger HFS;
2. Full TFS design, and the rear lower fork adopts Merida's "patented flexible rear lower fork design";
3. The design of the rear upper fork is similar to that of the elastic rear fork, and the whole rear upper fork is shaped. The rear upper fork is triangular at the joint of the pipe about 10 cm, and gradually turns into a circle downward. This year Merida will innovate the design of the rear fork!
Shifting and transmission all adopt Shimano ALIVIO M430 27-speed system, which is higher than 24-speed system!
The front fork is Rockshox Dart2 lockable adjustable front fork with elastic belt, and the wheelset is also a 24-hole Vuelta integrated wheelset with special spokes!
Challenge 350 is to adjust the price of Merida Challenger series disc brakes as a whole. In the past, the cheapest was Challenger 500, which passed 4000. Challenger 350 is estimated to be the star model of 1 1 year Merida.
20 1 1 challenger 350 configuration
Colors: blue, white, black and gray.
Frame: all TFS flat welded frame aluminum alloy
Speed: 27 speed
Size: 26* 16/ 18
Wheelset: 24-hole Vuelta integrated wheelset with irregular spokes.
Handle riser: XM 3 1.8 caliber aluminum alloy.
Seat tube: XM aluminum alloy
Handle: XM aluminum alloy
Front fork: Rockshox Dart2 can lock the adjustable front fork with elastic band.
Color: blue, white, red, black
Tyre: Maxxis TT 26X 1.9 tyre.
Front and rear clamps: AVID BB7 disc brake
Speed control lever: Shimano ALIVIO M430 27 speed
Front/rear transmission: Shimano ALIVIO M430
The price is 3598 yuan. In short, it is a good choice for riders who want challenger+disc brake but lack of funds. The overall cost performance is still very high.