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Merit 1
An aluminum frame endurance bike with mid-range components and tektro rim brakes.
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$599| Weight | 22.6 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Fork | Aluminum |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 8 |
| Groupset | Claris |
| Brakes | Tektro Rim |
Jun 2016 · Dan Cavallari
The Merit won’t win any races, but between the versatility and the Ultegra build, it’s a solid group-ride machine at a great price.
May 2016 · VeloNews.com
It’s clear Raleigh made versatility top priority when designing the Merit. In that sense, it succeeded in creating a bike you can take virtually anywhere,
| Frame | AL-6061 Double Butted Custom Formed Tubing |
|---|---|
| Fork | Custom Alloy Road 1-1/8" |
| Bottom Bracket | Sealed Cartridge Square Taper |
| Headset | Integrated Cartridge Bearings |
| Stem | Raleigh 7° 3D Forged, 31.8, 90/100/110mm |
| Handlebar | Raleigh 100 Series Road, 31.8 Short Drop, 40/42/44cm |
| Saddle | Raleigh Comfort Road, 148mm wide |
| Seatpost | Alloy Micro Adjust 27.2x300mm Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Test Ride Pedals |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Claris |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Claris |
| Crank | Compact 34/50t |
| Shifters | Shimano Claris 8spd STI, Shimano SP41 Shift Housing |
| Cassette | Shimano 8spd (11-32t) |
| Chain | KMC Z82 |
| Brakes | Tektro Dual Pivot Type: Tektro Rim |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Claris STI |
| Rims | Weinmann GMax Double Wall 23mm Wide |
|---|---|
| Spokes | 14g Stainless Steel |
| Front Hub | Formula Alloy QR 28h |
| Rear Hub | Formula Alloy QR 28h Cassette |
| Tires | Kenda Kwick Roller Sport 700X28c |
First added February 22
Last updated September 7
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