Where is the serial number on a Merida bike?

bottom bracket
Where to Find It. The majority of serial numbers are located under the bottom bracket where the two pedal cranks meet. Turn your bike upside down and record the number. If there is no serial number near the cranks, you should check other common places including the front headset or rear stays.

Where are Merida bikes manufactured?

Taiwan
About MERIDA Bicycles Founded in 1972, Europe’s largest bicycle brand, MERIDA bikes, are designed in Germany and manufactured using state of the art technology at MERIDA’s global head office and manufacturing facility in Taiwan.

Are Merida bikes made in China?

Founded in 1972 by Ike Tseng (1932–2012), the company designs and manufactures over 2 million bicycles a year at its factories in Taiwan, China and Germany. After making bicycles as an original equipment manufacturer for numerous other brands, the company established its own brand, Merida, in 1988.

Is Merida the same as Specialized?

Spesh is manufactured in Merida’s Taiwanese plants now instead of Giant’s plants. So Specialized = Merida, but Specialized still = Specialized when it comes to R&D and overall ownership.

How can you tell how old a bike is?

6 Ways to Find the Age of Your Bicycle

Check the Serial Number. The obvious starting point to find the date a bike was made is the serial number.
Use Online and Offline Literature.
Look at Specific Parts.
Ask the Seller or Owner.
Bring It to a Bike Shop.
Post Online.

What brands do Merida make?

Production-wise, Merida now only makes frames for itself, its in-house brand Centurion and Specialized.

Is Specialized made by Merida?

In 1988 Tseng took the bold decision to produce and market bikes under his own Merida brand. Merida has also acquired healthy stakes in other bike brands around the world – with Specialized being the most notable. Moving into the rapidly expanding high-end road bike market is something they are heavily committed to.

Why are Carrera bikes so popular?

A light but comfortable frame and a variety of gear and brake options deliver performance in many terrains and in all conditions. Large wheels and low resistance tyres ensure your effort translates into speed. Carrera Subways have a rigid front fork for solid handling and great cornering in urban environments.