road.cc says the CROSSWAY 300 is a "dependable, friendly hybrid"

The CROSSWAY 300 is a cornerstone of our range, providing dependable and versatile transport and enjoyment, so while the press is often focussed on our more expensive and high-end models, it's great to see that the testers at road.cc have recognised it as a "friendly barebones hybrid with a huge gear range, excellent equipment and a dependable ride" and have awarded it four stars out of a possible five.

The tester praised the practicality of the bike, saying "I want a bike like this to be solid, reassuring, wholesome, and friendly – and that's exactly what the Crossway 300 is".

The riding position and handling of the CROSSWAY was also praised, saying: "The riding position is quite upright, which is nice for sitting and looking at the scenery... ... this is a bike that goes where you point it without any fuss or hassle. In handling terms it Just Works™ and that's a very good thing".

With a 63 mm suspension fork and suspension seatpost, the CROSSWAY is designed to be comfortable, whether on or off-road, a fact noticed by the tester: "The SR SunTour fork and Merida own-brand seatpost here do a fair job of taking the edge off potholes, and the way winter has trashed the roads round here, that's a welcome comfort improvement".

The all-terrain versatility was also appreciated: "Tarmac is the natural home of a bike like this, but with its deep-treaded tyres and steady handling it works really well on trails too, as long as they're not rocky or muddy; my local bridleways and byways were ideal."

To read the full review of the CROSSWAY 300, head to the road.cc website here.