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From 3D printed saddles to one of the leading groupsets in the gravel bike industry, this month’s arrivals are full of variety. This is the place to catch your next buys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cinelli Pressure Bike<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The Cinelli Pressure<\/a> is our first fresh arrival in at Merlin and it shouts speed. Its aerodynamic and drag resistant design is bound to take your racing up a notch. Not to mention a super sleek and glossy frame along with the classic Cinelli logo that top this bike off as one of our favourites here at Merlin . <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sram Red XPLR AXS Electronic Wireless Groupset <\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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This 13 speed road bike groupset<\/a> sets a new standard of components for gravel bikes. As part of Sram’s pro tier groupset, it’s no wonder the XPLR AXS has been designed to seek perfection in every ride. Braking and shifting are now smoother, more durable and with less hassle than ever before. Is this the next best thing to a new bike? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

SIS Beta<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The SIS Beta range<\/a> is back at Merlin with wide range of flavours and products. Fueling your rides correctly is as crucial for optimising your riding performance as recovering properly. The Beta range<\/a> is ideal for finding your favourites to help you hit your riding goals this summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spatz Aquasokz (Lo) Aero Oversocks<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The Lo Aquasokz<\/a> have been designed not just to keep your feet dry but to offer comfort and performance should the conditions stray from optimal. The low style means you can hit the roads in summer prepared for the weather taking a turn, as is all too common in the UK. Spatz also promise a snug and firm fit, keeping them in place throughout your ride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Selle Italia SLR Boost 3D Kit Carbonio Superflow White Edition Road Saddle<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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This road saddle is one of the coolest we’ve seen here at Merlin. 3D printed, Selle Italia offer qualities of support, strength and comfort with the Carbonio Superflow<\/a>. These qualities mean you’re not limited when it comes to getting the most out of your rides, should they involve the steepest of climbs or the fastest of downs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To find out more about our our April arrivals, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

From 3D printed saddles to one of the leading groupsets in the gravel bike industry, this month’s arrivals are full of variety. This is the place to catch your next buys. Cinelli Pressure Bike The Cinelli Pressure is our first fresh arrival in at Merlin and it shouts speed. 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