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    Merit 12017 Raleigh
    Recommended
    MSRP
    $599
    Where to Buy
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    $1

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    Category
    		Endurance
    Weight
    		22.6 lbs
    2.5
    Frame
    		Aluminum
    		Aluminum
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		700c
    		Tektro Rim
    		Claris
    Drivetrain
    		2 × 8
    Brand Site

    raleighusa.com

    Summary
    		The Raleigh Merit 1 is an aluminum frame endurance bike with mid-range components and tektro rim brakes.

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    Terrain
    smoothrugged
    Merit 1
    Other Endurance bikes
    Gear Range

    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 1

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Merit 12017 Raleigh
    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

    Groupset
    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

    Wheels
    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

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