Raleigh Merit 3 vs Virtue Encore 5M

Compare Specifications of Raleigh Merit 3 and Virtue Encore 5M

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Raleigh Merit 3
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Virtue Encore 5M
Virtue Encore 5M

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Technical Specifications
Frame Custom Formed and Butted AL-6061 Heat Treated Aluminum 700c Endurance Road Geometry and Flat Mount Disc Brake Mounts CRMO, Gloss Black
Stem Raleigh 3D Forged Alloy, 7 Deg. 31.8 mm Bore 1" Threaded Riser Alloy, 70 mm Reach, Silver
Handle Bar Raleigh Double Butted Road Bend, 31.8 mm VIRTUE Dutchie, 50cm Wide, Alloy, Silver
Fork Carbon with Alloy Tapered 1-1/8" Road with Flat Mount Disc Brake Mounts CRMO, Gloss Black
Seats Raleigh Road with Chromoly Steel Rails --
Seatpost Raleigh 200 Series Alloy, 27.2 x 300 mm (355 mm for Med/Lg/XL) Polished Alloy, Silver
Grip -- VELO Stitch, Leatherette, Brown
Crankset Shimano R3000 Sora Alloy Arm with 50/34 Chainrings Alloy, 46T, 170 mm, Silver
Pedals -- WELLGO R126, Silver
Chain KMX X9 KMC Z410, Silver
Shifters Shimano R3000 Sora 2x9 Shifter / Brake Lever STURMEY ARCHER SL S50 T5, 5 Speed Thumb Shifter
Saddle -- VELO Anatomic Crossover, Leatherette, Brown
Headset Integrated Threaded for Tapered Head Tube 1" Threaded Alloy, Sealed, Silver
Derailleur Front Shimano R3000 Sora STURMEY ARCHER X-RD5(W), 5 Speed Internal Gear Hub
Derailleur Rear Shimano R3000 Sora STURMEY ARCHER X-RD5(W), 5 Speed Internal Gear Hub
Hub Front JoyTech D342TSE Alloy Road Disc 28-Hole STURMEY ARCHER X-RD5(W) Internal Gear Hub w/ 70 mm Drum Brake
Hub Rear JoyTech D341DSE Alloy Road Disc 28-Hole STURMEY ARCHER X-FD Hub w/ 70 mm Drum Brake
Spoke 14g Stainless Steel Silver, Stainless Steel, Brass Nipples
Sprocket -- 20T
Bottom Bracket -- Sealed Bearings, Square-Taper Cartridge
Tyres
Front Schwalbe Lugano II K-Guard Road 700 x 28c Wire Bead KENDA 700X32 KWEST, Cream
Rear Schwalbe Lugano II K-Guard Road 700 x 28c Wire Bead KENDA 700X32 KWEST, Cream
Wheel / RIM Alex GD24P Double Wall Alloy 28 Hole, Tubeless Compatible V Profile, Double Wall Alloy, 36H, MSW, Silver
Brakes
Front TRP Spyre Flat Mount Disc with 160 mm Rotor STURMEY ARCHER X-FD Hub w/ 70 mm Drum Brake
Rear TRP Spyre Flat Mount Disc with 160 mm Rotor STURMEY ARCHER X-RD5(W) Internal Gear Hub w/70 mm Drum Brake
Brake Lever Shimano R3000 Sora Alloy Levers, Silver
Suspension
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Colors Available
Colors Blue --


Physical Specs
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Overview
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Additional Details Bottom Bracket : Shimano Sealed Cartridge Bearing
Cogset : Shimano HG400 9-Speed (11-32)
Extras : Rack and Fender Mounts
Sizes : 54cm
Extras : Chain Guard, Fenders, Kickstand, Bell

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