Merida looks like someone who knows what they are doing rides it. Shallow rims are more pleasant than high profile rims on crappy roads. Bianchi is for a rider who should have bought a relaxed city bike.
Sif deep or shallow rims makes as much difference to the ride as 1/8 of a psi.
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Merida looks like someone who knows what they are doing rides it. Shallow rims are more pleasant than high profile rims on crappy roads.
Bianchi is for a rider who should have bought a relaxed city bike.