Merida Cyclo Cross 600 (2017)

The 2017 Merida Cyclo Cross 600 is a high-end cyclocross racer. An excellent build on a 'cross-specific frame delivers a well-integrated package that won't let you down in the clutch: Maxxis Mud Wrestler tires provide admirable traction in the worst of it and shed mud with ease, fitting comfortably within the generous clearance provided front and back; SRAM's Apex group provides a widely-geared one-ring drivetrain and a powerful pair of hydraulic disc brakes; all is hung on a stiff, efficient aluminum frame, weighing in just slightly more than its carbon-framed cousin.
A very good, inexpensive cyclocross bike.