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This marks the official debut of the Italian team in the gravel world, spearheaded by two powerhouse riders:\u00a0Andrea Candeago<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0Eskil Evensen-Lie<\/strong>. Their weapon of choice? The\u00a0Merida Mission\u00a0<\/strong>in its exclusive Team Edition\u2014a bike that serves as a true statement of intent, pushing the boundaries of “gravel racing” with a setup specifically dialed for high speed and long-distance durability.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Machine: Merida Mission Team Edition<\/b> <\/p>\n Technical Precision: The Setup<\/strong> <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Marginal Gains<\/span><\/b> <\/p>\n The Appointment<\/b> <\/p>\n Technical Sheet – Metallurgica Veneta Gravel Setup:<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Italian squad officially enters the gravel racing scene at the prestigious Traka 200K in Catalonia, unveiling a high-performance setup headlined by the Merida Mission and a technical partnership of excellence. Girona (ESP) – May 1, 2026\u00a0\u2013 There is a different kind of energy…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":13,"featured_media":67942,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[467],"tags":[3954,2983,3909],"class_list":["post-67961","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cycling","tag-metallurgica-veneta-mtb-pro-team","tag-metallurgica-veneta-mtb-professional-team-it","tag-mtb-del-metallurgica-veneta-pro-team-it"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/isbsport.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/67961","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/isbsport.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/isbsport.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/isbsport.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/13"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/isbsport.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=67961"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/isbsport.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/67961\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/isbsport.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/67942"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/isbsport.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=67961"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/isbsport.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=67961"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/isbsport.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=67961"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}![\"Merida](\"https:\/\/isbsport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Merida-Mission-Team-Edition-02-1024x683.jpg\")
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\nFreshly built and ready to be unleashed, the frame is crafted from\u00a010K CF5 high-modulus carbon<\/b>. Its “Transparent Blue” finish shifts under the light, revealing a chassis engineered by Merida to eat up miles on rugged terrain. The frame’s specific carbon layup provides the crucial compliance needed to save the rider’s back after 80 kilometers of relentless strade bianche.<\/p>\n
\nEvery detail has been curated for the demands of elite gravel racing:<\/p>\n\n
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\nTrue performance lies in the hidden details. The tires are fitted with\u00a0Andreani Evo Lite Gravel<\/b>\u00a0inserts\u2014a high-density foam protection against punctures and rim strikes. Grip is guaranteed by\u00a0Selle San Marco Presa Corsa Team\u00a0<\/b>micro-perforated bar tape, designed to remain anti-slip even under heavy sweat and dust. Finally, the entire mechanical efficiency is entrusted to\u00a0Svitol Bike<\/b>\u00a0lubricants.<\/span><\/p>\n
\nThe Traka kicks off this Saturday, marking the beginning of a new era for\u00a0Metallurgica Veneta Professional Team<\/b>. The Merida Mission, dressed in team colors, is more than just a beautiful machine; it is a tool built for the grit of competition. Looking at these bikes, freshly assembled and gleaming, it\u2019s clear they aren\u2019t meant for the stand\u2014they are ready to write their own history in the dust of Spain.<\/p>\n\n
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