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    MSRP
    $799
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    Category
    Endurance
    2.4
    Aluminum
    Fork
    Aluminum
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    700c
    Brakes
    Mechanical Disc
    Groupset
    Sora, FSA
    Drivetrain
    2 × 9
    Brand Site

    raleighusa.com

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

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    Terrain
    smoothrugged
    Merit 2
    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 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
    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

    Sealed Cartridge Square Taper

    Headset

    Integrated Cartridge Bearings

    Stem

    Alloy Road, 7°, 31.8

    Handlebar

    Alloy Road, Butted, 31.8

    Saddle

    Raleigh 200 Series Saddle

    Seatpost

    Alloy Micro Adjust 27.2

    Pedals

    Resin Platform Pedal

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Sora RD-R3000, 9 Speed

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Sora FD-R3000, 31.8mm Band Clamp

    Crank

    FSA Vero Compact, 50/34T

    Shifters

    Shimano Sora ST-R3000 Dual Control, 2x9 Speed

    Cassette

    Shimano HG400 Cassette, 9 Speed, 11-32T

    Chain

    KMC X9

    Brakes

    Tektro Lyra Flat Mount Mechanical Disc, w/160mm Rotors

    Brake Levers

    Shimano Sora

    Wheels
    Rims

    Raleigh Alloy Double Wall, 700c, 28 Hole

    Spokes

    14g Stainless with Brass Nipples

    Front Hub

    Alloy Disc, 12mm Thru-Axle, 28h

    Rear Hub

    Alloy Disc, Thru-Axle, 28 Hole, Cassette

    Tires

    Chao Yang Rapide, Wire Bead, 700x28c

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