We just had our first ride with our new bikes. ( Merida Silex 700 2025 ). We payed 3400 Euros for both of them ( 1.7k each ). Couldn't be happier.
I'm 1.75 with a 80cm inseam and my gf's 1.61 with 77cm. I went with an S and she went with an XS. Might shorten the stem, on hers, but we're still exploring the fit.
Great great bikes
by cosminser