Merlin Performance PR7-R Road Bike - 2016
The PR7-R keeps the ethos of the original PR7 - incredible bang for buck - but where that bike is an everyman all-rounder the PR7-R is more focussed on performance. This is a beginner's racing bike.
Stiff and lightweight frame with classic racing geometry. The heart of the PR7-R is a frame and fork that is ripe for a lifetime of being hammered around in the bunch.
The finishing kit is also very capable. Shimano, Mavic and Kalloy Uno are all names that experienced cyclists will know and appreciate.
A decent bike with a good starter spec, plus you get shoes, pedals, bib shorts, top, helmet and socks! These kinds of 'extras' or often missed from a first purchase and can end up costing £££s as you build up your kit.
Bargain. Hopefully this can give someone a happy summers cycling.
£400 is only for the bike. Those add-ons are am extra £60 bundle deal.
nosbod
9 Apr 16#3
I'm looking for a bike and deals seem a bit thin on the ground at the mom. Looking in around £750 and this one with carbon frame, 105's and Mavic Aksium looks good here with pedals and shoes. Any thoughts HUKD?
rugman
9 Apr 16#4
Looks a good buy and full 105 too, with a decent wheelset. Free pedals and shoes is a bonus
mattrixdesign2
9 Apr 16#5
Sorry, missing read, will amend.
mattrixdesign2
9 Apr 16#6
Changes made. Thanks
nathb
12 Apr 16#7
Nice looking bike, Sora is more than capable and their kit is getting good reviews too.
Heat from me!
However the Saracen Tenet disc braked bike with Tiagra for £399.99 has set a new benchmark in this price bracket....
mattrixdesign2
12 Apr 16#8
Just looked up the Tenet and it's certainly a great option! Is it the new Tiagra as that is looking pretty good, much more like the rest of the Shimano range.
It's good to see competition at the cheaper end.
nathb to mattrixdesign2
12 Apr 16#9
No, it had last years 4600 Tiagra but still an epic bargain.
Pretty much anything that gets people cycling is a deal for me though. :man:
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The PR7-R keeps the ethos of the original PR7 - incredible bang for buck - but where that bike is an everyman all-rounder the PR7-R is more focussed on performance. This is a beginner's racing bike.
Stiff and lightweight frame with classic racing geometry. The heart of the PR7-R is a frame and fork that is ripe for a lifetime of being hammered around in the bunch.
The finishing kit is also very capable. Shimano, Mavic and Kalloy Uno are all names that experienced cyclists will know and appreciate.
A decent bike with a good starter spec, plus you get shoes, pedals, bib shorts, top, helmet and socks! These kinds of 'extras' or often missed from a first purchase and can end up costing £££s as you build up your kit.
Bargain. Hopefully this can give someone a happy summers cycling.
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Heat from me!
However the Saracen Tenet disc braked bike with Tiagra for £399.99 has set a new benchmark in this price bracket....
It's good to see competition at the cheaper end.
Pretty much anything that gets people cycling is a deal for me though. :man: