Merida Bikes

The bicycle manufacturer Merida (Chinese美 利达 工业 股份有限公司) was founded on 29 September 1972 by Ike Tseng. The headquarters of Merida Industry Co., LTD. is in Yuanlin, Taiwan. Merida took on 10 July 1973, 57 employees to operate on. There were only produced so-called Japanese "Mini Bikes". Two years later, Merida expanded with the " Speed ​​Bikes " on the American market, BMX bikes were added, later mountain bikes. Merida drew up a good image through a rigorous quality assurance.

The first attempts to computerize the production start already in 1975. Starting in 1980, all production processes are computer controlled, and the bearing system is automated.

1985 starts at Merida research for aluminum frame.

1986 Merida Germany is founded. Four years later, Merida receives the seal of quality by the Office of product testing.

Merida 1992 developed the automatic production of the carbon fiber frame. Merida, meanwhile, awarded for " outstanding achievements in environmental protection " and " excellent work arrangement, hygiene and safety ." In subsequent years, various models win prizes and awards.

1998 Magnesium frame to be developed. The findings are also in a notebook chassis production.

The multiple world champion Gunn -Rita Dahle Flesjå, Marathon World Champion Ralph Naef, as well as the current German champion in cross-country Moritz Milatz drive team for the Multivan Merida Biking. With 15 wins and several national titles Andreas Mayr is the most successful road rider of the associated Multivan Merida Road Team. Since 2013, engaged in Merida Team Lampre- Merida in road bicycle racing at the highest level.