Name: 2017 Raleigh Merit 3
Brand: Raleigh
Rating: 4.664 (2 reviews)

Custom Carbon to Alloy 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 Aero Ergo Flat Top Road, 31.8 with 10 Degree Flare, 40/42/44cm

Formula Alloy Disc 142x12mm Thru-Axle Cassette

Shimano 105 11spd STI, Shimano SP41 Shift Housing

Ready to hit the road? Raleigh’s Merit 3 is the ideal mid-higher level endurance bike for century rides and long road rides. The Merit 3 will take you farther than ever. Made for comfort and efficiency on long rides, the Merit 3 offers responsiveness, great stopping power, and wider tires for stability.
Designed with a 6061 aluminum frame and custom tapered alloy SPF fork, the Merit 3 is light and fast. The Shimano 105 11spd STI shifters are the hardest working group available and flatten out any hill with 22 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 anti-shock stem and seatpost dampen vibrations to keep you fresher longer. And 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 upper mid-range components and shimano 105 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	23.2 lbs
Frame	Aluminum
Fork	Carbon
Wheels	700c Aluminum
Drivetrain	2 × 11
Groupset	105
Brakes	Shimano 105 Mechanical Disc

Frame	AL-6061 Double Butted Alloy Disc Frame with Thru-Axles
Fork	Custom Carbon to Alloy 1-1/8" to 1.5 taper, Thru-Axle with Post Disc Mounts
Bottom Bracket	External Bearing
Headset	Integrated Cartridge Bearings
Stem	3D Forged Anti-Shock, 31.8, 90/100/110mm
Handlebar	Raleigh 200 Series Aero Ergo Flat Top Road, 31.8 with 10 Degree Flare, 40/42/44cm
Saddle	Raleigh 200 series Saddle
Seatpost	Anti-Shock 27.2x300mm Type: Rigid
Pedals	Test Ride Pedals

Rear Derailleur	Shimano 105
Front Derailleur	Shimano 105
Crank	Forged 2PC Compact 34/50t
Shifters	Shimano 105 11spd STI, Shimano SP41 Shift Housing
Cassette	Shimano 11spd (11-32t)
Chain	KMC X11
Brakes	Shimano 105 STI Type: Shimano 105 Mechanical Disc
Brake Levers	Shimano 105 STI

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

2017 RaleighMerit 3

2017 Raleigh
Merit 3