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2017 Raleigh

Merit Elite

A carbon frame endurance bike with high-end components and shimano ultegra hydraulic disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

$2,599
FrameCarbon
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 11
GroupsetUltegra
BrakesShimano Ultegra Hydraulic Disc
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Rider Position
relaxedaggressive
Terrain
smoothrugged
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

39 mph

Merit Elite

39 mph

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Reviews
VeloNews
Reviewed: Raleigh Merit Elite

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.

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Raleigh Merit Elite

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,

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Direct Connect High Modulus Carbon, Tapered Headtube, Thru-Axles and CDS Internal Cable Routing

Fork

Full Carbon Monocoque 1-1/8" to 1.5" Taper, Thru-Axle with Post Disc Mounts

Bottom Bracket

Shimano 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

TypeRigid

Pedals

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Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Ultegra

Front Derailleur

Shimano Ultegra

Crank

Shimano Ultegra Compact 34/50t

Shifters

Shimano Ultegra 11spd STI, Jagwire Housing w/Stainless Cables

Cassette

Shimano 105 11spd (11-32t)

Chain

Shimano HG600 11spd

Brakes

Shimano Ultegra Hydraulic

TypeShimano Ultegra Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano Ultegra STI

Wheels
Rims

Weinmann Aquila 19, Double Wall 23mm Wide

Spokes

Double Butted Stainless 14/15g MAC

Front Hub

Novatec Alloy Disc, 15mm, 32H, Thru-Axle, Sealed Bearings

Rear Hub

Novatec Alloy disc, 142x12mm, Thru-Axle, Sealed Bearing, Cassette

Tires

Clement Strada LGG 60TPI, 700x28c

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