I posted this around 6 months a go when it was £599. They now have sizes 52cm,56cm & 60cm @£499
I bought one at the previous price and absolutely love it. Cheapest bike you're likely to find with 105 groupset. It also has a fantastic, 'HydroFormed' frame and carbon forks. Stunning looking bike that attracts a lot of compliments.
Highly recommended!
Group: Shimano 105 5700 with FC560 Chainset & 105 BR560 Calipers
Seatpost: Supra Comp Line
Handlebar: Supra Comp Line
Stem: Supra Comp Line
Wheels: Supra RA Comp Rims / Supra Hubs
Tires: Schwalbe Lugano
Saddle: San Marco Spid
Sizes: 52 - 56 - 60 (sloping)
Colour: White
Weight: 9.1 KG
- rodman
16 comments
Jefft
31 Jan 16#1
I think you mean 52cm, 56cm & 60cm.
Andy JC
31 Jan 16#2
Haha, yeah!
Now corrected. Thanks Jefft
rodman
31 Jan 16#3
shame about £ 29.99 delivery
matthew1888
31 Jan 16#4
Great bike for the spec. Anyone know how this frame compares in quality to the defy 0?. And indeed how the bike compares to the defy?
miles16v to matthew1888
31 Jan 16#5
what groupset do you get on a 500 quid defy?
miles16v to matthew1888
31 Jan 16#6
read the review from cycling plus that is linked to from the Merlin description for confidence.
juux
31 Jan 16#7
That looks a lovely bike for the money.
HOT HOT HOT
31 Jan 162#8
I bought this bike 3 weeks ago for said price.( - 4% Quidco).I am really happy with mine !!
The only difference in Spec is I got a Supra Comp line seat (not requested), not a San Marco Spid.
A really nice looking bike & Groupset for the money.
Delivered within a week (well packaged in bubblerap & cardboard). Fully built apart from need to attach your handlebars.
As usual, no pedals ( I bought a pair of Shimano M520s SPDs pedals (white or silver only) with cleats for £14.50 from Merlin after Quidco.
Just be aware, on this bike, you will have to use clip-on mudguards...a small price to pay for a real bargain.
hatton420
1 Feb 16#9
Seems a good price but I can't believe they have the cheek to charge 30 quid for delivery when you're spending this much ..
Parcel Force UK 2-3 Days: £ 29.99
I could send the same size box/weight using that service for half the price.
heat for the bike price though but cold for the delivery fee!
jb66 to hatton420
1 Feb 161#11
Including insurance?
Andyfreemoney
1 Feb 16#10
Don't forget Quidco paying 4%
Covers most of the delivery cost
HOT HOT HOT
1 Feb 16#12
I just checked My Quidco & I have £19.96 confirmed for my Sensa, so delivery charge works out at under a tenner.
I had called Merlin about their delivery charge as I only live 6 miles from them & was initially annoyed with the charge, they said they are sorry, but do not have click & collect available at the moment.
So I bit the bullet & ordered. After opening the box & seeing the Sensa ,I am more than happy I paid £509 in total. <3:sunglasses::smiley:
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Opening post
I bought one at the previous price and absolutely love it. Cheapest bike you're likely to find with 105 groupset. It also has a fantastic, 'HydroFormed' frame and carbon forks. Stunning looking bike that attracts a lot of compliments.
Highly recommended!
Group: Shimano 105 5700 with FC560 Chainset & 105 BR560 Calipers
Seatpost: Supra Comp Line
Handlebar: Supra Comp Line
Stem: Supra Comp Line
Wheels: Supra RA Comp Rims / Supra Hubs
Tires: Schwalbe Lugano
Saddle: San Marco Spid
Sizes: 52 - 56 - 60 (sloping)
Colour: White
Weight: 9.1 KG
- rodman
16 comments
Now corrected. Thanks Jefft
The only difference in Spec is I got a Supra Comp line seat (not requested), not a San Marco Spid.
A really nice looking bike & Groupset for the money.
Delivered within a week (well packaged in bubblerap & cardboard). Fully built apart from need to attach your handlebars.
As usual, no pedals ( I bought a pair of Shimano M520s SPDs pedals (white or silver only) with cleats for £14.50 from Merlin after Quidco.
Just be aware, on this bike, you will have to use clip-on mudguards...a small price to pay for a real bargain.
Parcel Force UK 2-3 Days: £ 29.99
I could send the same size box/weight using that service for half the price.
heat for the bike price though but cold for the delivery fee!
Covers most of the delivery cost
I had called Merlin about their delivery charge as I only live 6 miles from them & was initially annoyed with the charge, they said they are sorry, but do not have click & collect available at the moment.
So I bit the bullet & ordered. After opening the box & seeing the Sensa ,I am more than happy I paid £509 in total. <3:sunglasses::smiley:
How does it compare to the 'Merlin FF1 105 Mix Road Bike' @ £549.95 ?
https://www.merlincycles.com/merlin-ff1-105-mix-road-bike-84204.html
Do you think it is worth spending an extra £50 for the Shimano 105 5800 that comes with the Merlin FF1 ?