How popular isMerida in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 3.4K branded searches for Merida in New Zealand which is down 14.2% over the last 11 months. Merida holds 16.5% estimated Share of Search among New Zealand bike brands and is ranked 3rd of 8 competitors for search popularity.
Trek36.1%Specialized17.2%
- Merida16.5%
Giant14.3%
Smartmotion6.8%
Avanti4.9%
Cube3.3%- Velectrix0.98%
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Which bike brands compete with Merida?
Share of Search by month for Trek, Specialized, Merida, Giant, Smartmotion, Avanti, Cube. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Trek | Specialized | Merida | Giant | Smartmotion | Avanti | Cube | Velectrix |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 30.6% | 17.7% | 20.6% | 14.1% | 8.2% | 4.3% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
| Nov 2025 | 35.7% | 14.8% | 18.8% | 14.1% | 8.2% | 4.8% | 2.7% | 0.97% |
| Dec 2025 | 34.2% | 15.5% | 18.1% | 14.8% | 7.5% | 5.9% | 3% | 1.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 30.1% | 17.8% | 18.1% | 14.8% | 8.9% | 6.1% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| Feb 2026 | 33.3% | 18.5% | 17.3% | 13.4% | 7.5% | 5.8% | 3% | 1.2% |
| Mar 2026 | 28.5% | 20.5% | 16.6% | 15.5% | 9.2% | 5.2% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| Apr 2026 | 30.4% | 20% | 15.8% | 14.7% | 9.2% | 5.3% | 3.1% | 1.4% |
| May 2026 | 34.2% | 19.5% | 15.4% | 13.9% | 8.2% | 4.9% | 2.9% | 0.93% |
| Jun 2026 | 36% | 18.1% | 15.2% | 12.8% | 9% | 4.6% | 3.4% | 0.9% |
| Jul 2026 | 36.3% | 17.3% | 16.5% | 13.2% | 6.8% | 5.2% | 3.7% | 1% |
| Aug 2026 | 36.1% | 17.2% | 16.5% | 14.3% | 6.8% | 4.9% | 3.3% | 0.98% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 36.1% | 7.4K | +1.4% | -0.2 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 17.2% | 3.5K | +1.4% | -0.1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 16.5% | 3.4K | +1.5% | -0.1 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 14.3% | 2.9K | +10.6% | +1.1 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 6.8% | 1.4K | +1.5% | 0 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 4.9% | 1K | -3.8% | -0.3 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 3.3% | 670 | -9.5% | -0.4 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 0.98% | 200 | -4.8% | -0.1 points |
1.
Trek36.1%
held 1st · 7.4K estimated branded searches · +1.4% vs prior month · -0.2 points
17.2%
held 2nd · 3.5K estimated branded searches · +1.4% vs prior month · -0.1 points
3.Merida
16.5%
held 3rd · 3.4K estimated branded searches · +1.5% vs prior month · -0.1 points
4.
14.3%
held 4th · 2.9K estimated branded searches · +10.6% vs prior month · +1.1 points
6.8%
held 5th · 1.4K estimated branded searches · +1.5% vs prior month · 0 points
6.
Avanti4.9%
held 6th · 1K estimated branded searches · -3.8% vs prior month · -0.3 points
7.
Cube3.3%
held 7th · 670 estimated branded searches · -9.5% vs prior month · -0.4 points
0.98%
held 8th · 200 estimated branded searches · -4.8% vs prior month · -0.1 points
Compare search popularity between Merida and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for Merida changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Merida in New Zealand fell from 3.9K to 3.4K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Merida’s estimated Share of Search among bike brands in New Zealand decreased from 20.6% to 16.5%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Merida’s estimated Share of Search among bike brands in New Zealand peaked at 20.6% in October 2025 and was lowest at 15.2% in June 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Merida fell from 2nd to 3rd among bike brands in New Zealand.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand bike brands in August 2026?
6 changes
In August 2026, Giant gained estimated Share of Search among bike brands in New Zealand, from 13.2% to 14.3%.
Specialized’s estimated Share of Search among bike brands in New Zealand has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 19.5% to 17.2% in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Trek in New Zealand rose 26.7% over 11 measured months, from 5.8K to 7.4K in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Cube in New Zealand rose 24.1% over 11 measured months, from 540 to 670 in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Avanti in New Zealand rose 23.2% over 11 measured months, from 820 to 1K in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Velectrix in New Zealand fell 35.5% over 11 measured months, from 310 to 200 in August 2026.
How is Merida measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Merida’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
9 branded search terms
- merida
- merida bike
- merida bikes com
- merida e bike
- merida mountain bike
- merida near me
- merida new zealand
- merida nz
- merida online
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