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    Merit Elite2017 Raleigh
    Recommended
    MSRP
    $2,599
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    Category
    		Endurance
    6.0
    Frame
    		Carbon
    		Carbon
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		700c
    		Shimano Ultegra Hydraulic Disc
    		Ultegra
    Drivetrain
    		2 × 11
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    Summary
    		The Raleigh Merit Elite is a carbon frame endurance bike with high-end components and shimano ultegra hydraulic disc brakes.

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    Terrain
    smoothrugged
    Merit Elite
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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 Elite

    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 Elite2017 Raleigh
    Frame

    Direct Connect High Modulus Carbon, Tapered Headtube, Thru-Axles and CDS Internal Cable Routing

    Fork

    Full Carbon Monocoque 1-1/8" to 1.5" Taper, Thru-Axle with Post Disc Mounts

    Bottom Bracket

    Shimano External Bearing

    Headset

    Integrated Cartridge Bearings

    Stem

    3D Forged Anti-Shock, 31.8, 90/100/110mm

    Handlebar

    Raleigh 200 Series Aero Ergo Flat Top Road, 31.8 with 10 Degree Flare, 40/42/44cm

    Saddle

    Raleigh 200 series Saddle

    Seatpost

    Anti-Shock 27.2x300mm

    Type: Rigid

    Pedals

    Test Ride Pedals

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Ultegra

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Ultegra

    Crank

    Shimano Ultegra Compact 34/50t

    Shifters

    Shimano Ultegra 11spd STI, Jagwire Housing w/Stainless Cables

    Cassette

    Shimano 105 11spd (11-32t)

    Chain

    Shimano HG600 11spd

    Brakes

    Shimano Ultegra Hydraulic

    Type: Shimano Ultegra Hydraulic Disc

    Brake Levers

    Shimano Ultegra STI

    Wheels
    Rims

    Weinmann Aquila 19, Double Wall 23mm Wide

    Spokes

    Double Butted Stainless 14/15g MAC

    Front Hub

    Novatec Alloy Disc, 15mm, 32H, Thru-Axle, Sealed Bearings

    Rear Hub

    Novatec Alloy disc, 142x12mm, Thru-Axle, Sealed Bearing, Cassette

    Tires

    Clement Strada LGG 60TPI, 700x28c

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