Merlin offers new disc brake winter training bike

The Axe is Merlin Cycles’ new disc braked own-brand winter bike

With the weather rapidly changing now, a bike with clearance for mudguards and winter tyres is looking like an increasingly good idea. Merlin’s new Axe fits the bill. It comes with an aluminium frame and a tapered carbon fork and Merlin says it’s durable, versatile and fast.

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