I went bicycle shopping recently and picked up a Merida MTA-510 for my daily ride from Jhongsing Village to my job in Caotun [about twenty minutes one-way]. I checked out a Merida dealership and a Giant dealership during my search. The Giant dealership didn’t sell a single similarly priced bike with 19 inch wheels, so the choice was pretty simple.
So far, I have been blessed with wonderful weather on my journey to and from work. Once summer hits, I am sure the commute will be much less enjoyable.
That looks like a sweet bike. The only thing stopping me from riding in Taiwan is the pollution. I already use a professional industrial pollution mask on a scooter. I can’t imagine how it must be on a bike.
Then again, I read that you moved away from Taipei to Nantou, so maybe it’s less polluted there!
The air seems pretty nice here, I can’t imagine riding daily in Taipei.
thats one cool bike Todd. Now this is interesting. Talk about coincidences and let me tell you I also moved to Jhubei recently, two weeks ago to be specific, just like you did and have placed an order for a bike last week. I’m expecting my bike to delivered any time today or tomorrow
Ashish – I hope the weather stays nice so you can enjoy it!