The differences between the Merida Duke series are mainly in terms of front forks, brakes, and price.
Front fork differences:
1. The Merida Duke 350 front fork uses a three-support XCT aluminum alloy shock absorber front fork.
2. The Merida Duke 550 front fork uses a three-support XCT V3 aluminum alloy shock absorber front fork.
3. The Merida Duke 650 front fork uses a three-support XCT lockable aluminum alloy shock absorber front fork.
Brake differences:
1. Merida Duke 350 brakes use Taiwan’s original TEKTRO Yanhao disc brakes.
2. The brakes of Merida Duke 550 use Japanese SHIMANO M375 disc brakes.
3. Merida Duke 650 brakes use FORMULA quick-release aluminum alloy disc brake hubs.
Price difference:
1. Merida Duke 350 is priced at about 1,998 yuan.
2. The Merida Duke 550 is priced at about 2,158 yuan.
3. The price of Merida Duke 650 is about 2,500 yuan.
Extended information:
Merida 0.9 Focus
The innovative and revolutionary 0.9 frame of Merida uses the same material as the legendary 96 Supreme. It is composed of HM, High Modulus, UHM, Ultra-High Modulus) and IM Intermediate carbon fiber materials, and is fixed by the latest nano-reinforced composite materials.
All frame tubes are made with "Blast Bladder" technology. The highest load force is obtained through actual testing, and then the "Tube-to-Tube" connection or inner casing method is carried out according to different frame parts. This enables the one-piece frame structure to achieve an astonishing "Structure Element", creating an astonishingly optimal layering and zero wrinkles.
At the same time, the vertical reinforced keel divides the inside of the down tube into two independent chambers (Double Chamber Technology) to achieve the best vertical torsion strength of the down tube.
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