Name: 2017 Raleigh Merit 2
Brand: Raleigh
Rating: 4.664 (2 reviews)

TRP Spyre C dual actuated mechanical disc brakes, w/160mm rotors

Custom Alloy SPF 1-1/8" to 1.5 taper, Thru-Axle with Post Disc Mounts

AL-6061 Double Butted Alloy Disc Frame with Thru-Axles

Raleigh 200 Series Road, 31.8 Short Drop, 40/42/44cm

Joytech Alloy Disc, 32H, 142x12mm Thru-Axle Cassette

Shimano Claris 8spd STI, Shimano SP41 Shift Housing

Raleigh 7° 3D Forged, 31.8, 90/100/110mm

Ready to hit the road? Raleigh’s Merit 2 is the ideal mid-level endurance bike for century rides and long road rides. The Merit 2 will take you farther than ever without breaking the bank. Made for comfort and efficiency on long rides, the Merit 2 offers more responsiveness, great stopping power, and wider tires for stability.
Designed with a 6061 aluminum frame and custom tapered alloy fork, this bike is light and fast. The Shimano Claris 8spd STI shifters help flatten out any hill with 16 speeds to choose from. The mechanical disc brakes offer great stopping power in all weather conditions, and the Clement Strada LGG 60TPI, 700×28c tires provide great stability. The 32c tire fitment and thru axles make this bike snappy and versatile for a great feeling over any road while reducing fatigue.

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An aluminum frame endurance bike with mid-range components and trp mechanical disc brakes.

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.

VeloNews

Reviewed: Raleigh Merit Elite

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,

Weight	23.5 lbs
Frame	Aluminum
Fork	Aluminum
Wheels	700c Aluminum
Drivetrain	2 × 8
Groupset	Claris
Brakes	TRP Mechanical Disc

Frame	AL-6061 Double Butted Alloy Disc Frame with Thru-Axles
Fork	Custom Alloy SPF 1-1/8" to 1.5 taper, Thru-Axle with Post Disc Mounts
Bottom Bracket	Sealed Cartridge Square Taper
Headset	Integrated Cartridge Bearings
Stem	Raleigh 7° 3D Forged, 31.8, 90/100/110mm
Handlebar	Raleigh 200 Series Road, 31.8 Short Drop, 40/42/44cm
Saddle	Raleigh 200 series Saddle
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	TRP Spyre C dual actuated mechanical disc brakes, w/160mm rotors Type: TRP Mechanical Disc
Brake Levers	Shimano Claris STI

Rims	Weinmann XC180 Double Wall 23mm Wide
Spokes	14g Stainless Steel
Front Hub	Formula Alloy Disc 15mm Thru-Axle
Rear Hub	Joytech Alloy Disc, 32H, 142x12mm Thru-Axle Cassette
Tires	Clement Strada LGG 60TPI, 700x28c

2017 RaleighMerit 2

2017 Raleigh
Merit 2