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    Merit 22017 Raleigh
    Recommended
    MSRP
    $849
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    		Endurance
    Weight
    		23.5 lbs
    2.8
    Frame
    		Aluminum
    		Aluminum
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		700c
    		TRP Mechanical Disc
    		Claris
    Drivetrain
    		2 × 8
    Brand Site

    raleighusa.com

    Summary
    		The Raleigh Merit 2 is an aluminum frame endurance bike with mid-range components and trp mechanical disc brakes.

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    Terrain
    smoothrugged
    Merit 2
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    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 2

    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 22017 Raleigh
    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

    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

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

    Type: TRP Mechanical Disc

    Brake Levers

    Shimano Claris STI

    Wheels
    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

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