2019 Raleigh

Merit 3

An aluminum frame endurance bike with upper mid-range components and mechanical disc brakes.
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MSRP$1,599
FrameAluminum
SuspensionRigid
ForkAluminum
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 11
Groupset105, FSA
BrakesMechanical Disc
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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

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39 mph

Merit 3

39 mph

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Reviews
Bicycling
The Raleigh Merit 1 Is Perfect for Future Roadies

Sep 2019

This value-priced endurance road bike is everything you need to get into road cycling.

Highs
  • Crisp shifting and a big gear range

  • Comfortable riding position

Lows
  • Heavy, not responsive

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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
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Specs
Build
Frame

AL-6061 Alloy Endurance Road, Thru-Axle, Flat Mount Disc, Taper Headtube

Fork

Alloy SPF Formed, Tapered Steerer, 12mm Thru-Axle, Flat Mount Disc

Bottom Bracket

FSA MegaExo

Headset

Integrated Cartridge Bearings

Stem

Raleigh 3D Forged Alloy, 7°, 31.8

Handlebar

Raleigh 200 Series Aero Ergo Flat Top Road, 31.8 with 10 Degree Flare

Saddle

Raleigh 200 Series Saddle

Seatpost

Raleigh 200 Series Alloy Micro Adjust 27.2

TypeRigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano 105 RD-R7000, 11 Speed

Front Derailleur

Shimano 105 FD-R7000, 31.8mm Band Clamp

Crank

FSA Goassmer Compact, 50/34T

Shifters

Shimano 105 ST-R7000, Dual Control 2x11 Speed

Cassette

Shimano 105 CS-R7000 Cassette, 11 Speed, 11-32T

Chain

KMC X11

Brakes

TRP Spyre-C Flat Mount Mechanical Disc, w/160mm Rotors

TypeMechanical Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano 105

Wheels
Rims

HED Flanders C2+ Disc, 28h

Spokes

14g Stainless with Brass Nipples

Front Hub

Alloy Disc, Cartridge Bearing, 12mm Thru Axle, 28 Hole

Rear Hub

Alloy Disc, Cartridge Bearing, Thru Axle, 28 Hole

Tires

Continental Ultra Sport II, Wire Bead, 700x28c

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