This month at Merlin Cycles we’ve had some stunning, shiny new road bikes land on our website and shop floor! Here’s our top 5 new bike arrivals…
Orro Gold STC Dura Ace Di2 Zipp Carbon Road Bike – 2024
Introducing the All-new Gold STC, a high-performance road bike that prioritizes both speed and comfort. Designed with meticulous attention to detail, this bike is crafted to enhance your riding experience.
The Gold STC features an advanced STC carbon layup, ensuring optimal power transfer and responsiveness. This innovative construction technique guarantees a smooth and efficient ride, allowing you to effortlessly conquer those long, hilly rides.
Stand Out Features:
- Built using our top of the range Gold STC frame, using the exclusive Sigmatex Spread Tow Carbon. We have gone to town on the spec of this Limited Edition, Web Exclusive model.
- Rolling on Zipp 303 Firecrest carbon wheels and Continental GP5000S TR Tyres for ultimate speed.
- Full Shimano Dura Ace Di2 Groupset providing the most accurate shifting and low weight
- An Aero optimised one-piece carbon handlebar from BlkTec
- Ceramic Speed Bottom Bracket and Headset Bearings for the lowest possible drag and unwavering reliability
- Super Sticky Supercaz Bartape
Weighing in at a mere 830g (including all alloy parts), the Gold STC is incredibly lightweight without compromising on durability. This lightweight frame allows for agile handling and effortless climbing, making it the perfect companion for both competitive races and long endurance rides.
All New Geometry
Experience unmatched comfort and endurance with Orro’s new Gold STC geometry. Meticulously crafted with your riding pleasure in mind, this design prioritises your comfort on every mile of your journey. The Gold STC geometry has been carefully engineered to provide a perfect balance between a relaxed riding position and efficient power transfer, allowing you to conquer long rides without compromising your comfort.
Fully Integrated
Experience the ultimate in sleekness and aerodynamic performance with Orro’s fully integrated front design. The seamless integration of the front end creates a clean and polished aesthetic, giving your bike a streamlined and modern look. Not only does it enhance the overall appearance, but it also provides a significant aerodynamic advantage, reducing wind resistance and optimising your speed and efficiency.
Ridley Helium Disc Ultegra Inspired Carbon Road Bike
The Helium Disc performance road bike contains all the unprecedented cycling qualities and superb technology that go into the top-of-the-line Helium SLX Disc, but with a much lower price tag.
Stand Out Features:
- F-Steerer: Thanks to a D-shaped steerer tube, Ridley can fully integrate all cables through the headset. A huge aerodynamic advantage that looks so sleek!
- Fenix tubing: The Fenix combines stiffness with comfort. Cut the frame in half lengthwise and discover how carefully this endurance bike was designed.
- Comfort Seatstays: Ridley developed seatstays using oval tubes. The result is maximized comfort and perfected power transfer!
- Ridley Essential Carbon: The Essential Series of Ridley bikes uses exceptional carbon by Toray, taking key features of the Elite Series to a more affordable level.
The Helium Disc road bike incorporates the unique oval tube shape which perfectly balances stiffness, weight and comfort. In addition, all cables are fully integrated in the Helium thanks to the F-Steerer technology. This gives it a clean look that’s maintenance-free.
What you’ll feel is how light, reactive, stiff and comfortable it is to ride – from first to last pedal stroke. What you won’t feel is that extra 120 grams on the frame (as it’s made of Essential Carbon) which allows it to be much more affordable than its big brother, the SLX.
Orro Venturi STC Signature Limited Edition Ultegra Di2 Carbon Road Bike
The Signature Venturi range is a showcase of speed and aesthetic lustre.
Strictly limited edition colourway framesets with exclusive tone-on-tone shimmering colourways. The premium paintwork is complemented by Shimano’s Ultegra R8170 Di2 12 speed groupset.
Stand Out Features
- Limited Edition colourway
- Spread Tow Carbon frame & fork
- Full Shimano Ultegra R8170 Di2 groupset
- Vision SC55 Carbon wheelset
- Fully integrated Deda Aero cockpit
- Limited Edition build by Merlin Cycles
- Selle Italia SLR Orro Carbon Rails Saddle
This Merlin limited edition version of the Venturi features premium specification and is equipped with a Deda finishing kit that conceals any cables from view completely. The Vision SC55 Carbon wheelset with a 55mm depth continues the smoothing of the airflow from the leading edge to the trailing edge capitalising on the aerodynamically optimised front end.
Integrated Cockpit
The next generation of the Venturi STC has fully integrated cables through the bar and stem on every model. This has enhanced aerodynamic performance by reducing drag coefficient while emphasizing the clean lines and frame finish. The Venturi integrated design is flexible so you can upgrade easily at a later date, or change to a completely different bar and stem set up depending on your needs.
Orro Gold STC 105 Di2 Carbon Road Bike – 2024
Introducing the All-new Gold STC, a high-performance road bike that prioritizes both speed and comfort.
Stand Out Features:
- Spread Tow Carbon superlight frame & fork
- Shimano 105 R7150 Di2 2×12 groupset
- Fulcrum Racing R800 Wheelset
- Integrated Cable Routing
- Assembled by hand in the UK
Designed with meticulous attention to detail, this bike is crafted to enhance your riding experience. The Gold STC features an advanced STC carbon layup, ensuring optimal power transfer and responsiveness. This innovative construction technique guarantees a smooth and efficient ride, allowing you to effortlessly conquer those long, hilly rides.
Weighing in at a mere 830g (including all alloy parts), the Gold STC is incredibly lightweight without compromising on durability. This lightweight frame allows for agile handling and effortless climbing, making it the perfect companion for both competitive races and long endurance rides.
The fully integrated front end of the Gold STC adds to its sleek aesthetic and aerodynamic advantage. Seamlessly merging with the frame, this design minimises drag and enhances your speed, giving you the edge you need to outperform the competition.
Engineered specifically for endurance riding, the Gold STC prioritises rider comfort without compromising performance. Every aspect of this bike has been carefully considered, ensuring a comfortable and efficient riding position even on the longest journeys.
With its ability to accommodate up to 32c tyres, the Gold STC offers exceptional versatility. Whether you are tackling rough roads or seeking extra comfort, this bike provides stability and traction, ensuring a confident ride.
Experience the perfect blend of performance and comfort with the All-new Gold STC. It’s time to take your riding to new heights and unlock your full potential on the road.
And that rounds up our top new road bikes to arrive in January 2024! To browse our full range of road bikes click here!
