it's because Merida make a large amount of Specialized bikes so there is an agreement for them not to sell in North America...you'll have to fly over and get it ;)
@@velobavarian Oh interesting! I did not know that! I have been looking to upgrade from my cannondale CAAD Optimo 1 so I have been looking around a lot lately.
@@gayleberthelot7338 the integrated out front mount has a GoPro style mount. You can then fix something like the Knog Blinder pro. Very clean cockpit solution.
Short answer: Yes. This is an awesome bike.
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Would be very grateful for a comparison video of this vs the endurance 9000.
Review of Scultura 4000?
Too bad can't get them in the US that I can find.
it's because Merida make a large amount of Specialized bikes so there is an agreement for them not to sell in North America...you'll have to fly over and get it ;)
@@velobavarian Oh interesting! I did not know that! I have been looking to upgrade from my cannondale CAAD Optimo 1 so I have been looking around a lot lately.
@@DrSarge37 CAADs are awesome! Good luck 👌
Slightly odd they've gone back to shimano for the 9000 when last year it was force and the 2023 was ultegra - any idea why?
To keep mixing it up so people have options in the different models. There's always a small overlap so never too hard to get hold of what you want.
What gearing does it come with?
52/36 11-34 ⛰️
@@velobavarian thank you
@@velobavarian I cannot seem to find a bike light that will fit the flat bars
@@gayleberthelot7338 the integrated out front mount has a GoPro style mount. You can then fix something like the Knog Blinder pro. Very clean cockpit solution.