Soudal Quick-Step Shifts to Merida After 20 Years

Soudal Quick-Step, a prominent WorldTour cycling team, is set to change its bike supplier, moving from Specialized to Merida starting next season. This significant shift ends a long-standing partnership of two decades. The team's sister outfit, AG Insurance-Soudal, will also adopt Merida bikes.

The men's team will officially be known as Soudal Safety Jogger in the upcoming season. This move follows extensive evaluation and testing by the team's technical and development staff, who assessed products in controlled environments and real-world conditions.

This rigorous approach ensures that the chosen equipment, including the Merida Reacto and Time-Warp models, will support riders performing at the highest level. The partnership with Merida is initially secured until 2030, signaling a long-term commitment.

Merida returns to the WorldTour after a one-year hiatus. The team's leadership emphasized that selecting technical partners directly impacts rider performance, and they aimed to optimize the entire equipment package. They also highlighted the value of expertise and collaboration with their new technical partners.