MSRP | $799 | $1,599 |
|---|---|---|
Where to Buy | — $1 At | — $1 At |
Category | Endurance | Endurance |
| Aluminum | Aluminum | |
Fork | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Wheels | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Wheel Size | 700c | 700c |
Brakes | Mechanical Disc | Mechanical Disc |
Groupset | Sora, FSA | 105, FSA |
Drivetrain | 2 × 9 | 2 × 11 |
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Summary | The Raleigh Merit 2 and Raleigh Merit 3 are both aluminum frame endurance bikes with mechanical disc brakes. The Merit 3 has better components. | |
Based on frame geometry and build specs.
Frame | AL-6061 Alloy Endurance Road, Thru-Axle, Flat Mount Disc, Taper Headtube | AL-6061 Alloy Endurance Road, Thru-Axle, Flat Mount Disc, Taper Headtube |
|---|---|---|
Fork | Alloy SPF Formed, Tapered Steerer, 12mm Thru-Axle, Flat Mount Disc | Alloy SPF Formed, Tapered Steerer, 12mm Thru-Axle, Flat Mount Disc |
Bottom Bracket | Sealed Cartridge Square Taper | FSA MegaExo |
Headset | Integrated Cartridge Bearings | Integrated Cartridge Bearings |
Stem | Alloy Road, 7°, 31.8 | Raleigh 3D Forged Alloy, 7°, 31.8 |
Handlebar | Alloy Road, Butted, 31.8 | Raleigh 200 Series Aero Ergo Flat Top Road, 31.8 with 10 Degree Flare |
Saddle | Raleigh 200 Series Saddle | Raleigh 200 Series Saddle |
Seatpost | Alloy Micro Adjust 27.2 | Raleigh 200 Series Alloy Micro Adjust 27.2 |
Pedals | Resin Platform Pedal |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano Sora RD-R3000, 9 Speed | Shimano 105 RD-R7000, 11 Speed |
|---|---|---|
Front Derailleur | Shimano Sora FD-R3000, 31.8mm Band Clamp | Shimano 105 FD-R7000, 31.8mm Band Clamp |
Crank | FSA Vero Compact, 50/34T | FSA Goassmer Compact, 50/34T |
Shifters | Shimano Sora ST-R3000 Dual Control, 2x9 Speed | Shimano 105 ST-R7000, Dual Control 2x11 Speed |
Cassette | Shimano HG400 Cassette, 9 Speed, 11-32T | Shimano 105 CS-R7000 Cassette, 11 Speed, 11-32T |
Chain | KMC X9 | KMC X11 |
Brakes | Tektro Lyra Flat Mount Mechanical Disc, w/160mm Rotors | TRP Spyre-C Flat Mount Mechanical Disc, w/160mm Rotors |
Brake Levers | Shimano Sora | Shimano 105 |
Rims | Raleigh Alloy Double Wall, 700c, 28 Hole | HED Flanders C2+ Disc, 28h |
|---|---|---|
Spokes | 14g Stainless with Brass Nipples | 14g Stainless with Brass Nipples |
Front Hub | Alloy Disc, 12mm Thru-Axle, 28h | Alloy Disc, Cartridge Bearing, 12mm Thru Axle, 28 Hole |
Rear Hub | Alloy Disc, Thru-Axle, 28 Hole, Cassette | Alloy Disc, Cartridge Bearing, Thru Axle, 28 Hole |
Tires | Chao Yang Rapide, Wire Bead, 700x28c | Continental Ultra Sport II, Wire Bead, 700x28c |