MERIT PLUS 2022 GRAVEL BIKE
New full carbon bike combines all road setup speed advantages together with maximum tyre clearance. New Plus frame accept 700x48mm (29x1.9") tyres. New frame is longer to be more stable on your long adventures and simultaneously avoid shoe overlap.
This is our 3th gravel machine in row. Our goal is to make bike fast, simple, easy to service and all for good money. We prefer stiff frame for maximum power tranfer from riders legs to wheels. Many of us use gravel bike 40-60% on road so we do not use suspension elastomers in frames, thin chain stays, all this can you slow down. When you want to make bike more comfy so you can use fat tyres up to 700x48mm, use Vecnum, Redshift or suspension stem or seatpost.
BEST POSSIBLE INGREDIENTS
We use best possible functional parts for best possible gravel performance, there is not neccessary to change parts just after bike purchase. All is tested before on us.
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Frame Details and Features
Dropped Chain Stay
Special rear fork and bottom bracket allow to use road crank set and together wide tires. This chain stay contributes to maximum rigidity of full carbon bottom bracket.
Fat Tire Clearance
For our maximum comfort during off road ride. Frame allows to use 700x48mm (29x1.9") or 650x 52mm (27.5x2.1") tires.
Tappered Headset
The headset is 1 1/8'' at the top and 1 1/2'' at the bottom. Thinner top saves weight while thicker bottom makes steering more stable.
Internal Cable Routing
We hide all shifting and brake cables inside – hidden routing looks great and guarantee top functionality for shifting. All is hidden against mud and dust.
Overall Stiffness and Wheel Axles
Most stressed parts of the frame are robust to keep the ideal frame stiffness. Front and rear forks are equipped by Ø12mm axles.
Flat Mount Brake Mount
Newest type of disc brake mounting enable to use new and lightest road calipers - flat mount.
Many mounting points
You can find on frame threads prepared for additional bottle cages, bags, fenders, racks or other tools for bike packing or all season riding.
Avoid shoe overlap
Frame is longer than many others. We do not like toe overlap. Do not worry to turn during peddaling. Front-center length is prepared for your bigger shoe.
Bike Frame Specification
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BB Standard |
Pressfit BB86 |
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Headset Standard |
1 1/2" and 1 1/8" 45° |
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Frame Max Tire Clearance w/o fender |
700C x 48mm / 650B x 52mm |
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Seat Post Diameter |
27.2 mm |
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Seat clamp diameter |
31,8 mm |
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Brake mount front |
Flat Mount |
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Brake mount rear |
Flat Mount |
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Rotor clearance front |
160 mm |
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Rotor clearance rear |
140-160 mm |
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Maximum chainring for GRX chainline |
1x 48t; 2x 52/36t |
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Maximum chainring for traditional road crank |
1x 44t, 2x 50/34t |
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Front through axle |
12 mm x 100 mm |
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Rear through axle |
12 mm x 142 mm |
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Front Derailleur Hanger |
Braze On |
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Bottle Mounts |
3x + 2x on fork |
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Fender Mounts |
yes |
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Rack Mounts |
yes |
Frame Geometry
Frame Geometry (mm)
| SIZE | A | B | RC | D | E | F | FC | G | H | H“ | I | J | WB | Reach | Stack |
| XS | 500 | 525 | 435 | 69 | 399 | 50 | 585 | 115 | 73 | 71 | 1 1/8'' | 1 1/2'' | 1010 | 366 | 536 |
| S | 530 | 540 | 435 | 69 | 399 | 50 | 595 | 130 | 73 | 71,5 | 1 1/8'' | 1 1/2'' | 1021 | 376 | 552 |
| M | 550 | 560 | 435 | 69 | 399 | 50 | 611 | 150 | 73 | 71,5 | 1 1/8'' | 1 1/2'' | 1035 | 390 | 573 |
| L | 570 | 580 | 435 | 69 | 399 | 50 | 626 | 170 | 73 | 72,5 | 1 1/8'' | 1 1/2'' | 1052 | 404 | 593 |
| XL | 590 | 600 | 430 | 69 | 399 | 50 | 645 | 190 | 73 | 72,5 | 1 1/8'' | 1 1/2'' | 1070 | 418 | 613 |
Recommender Bike Size (cm)
| SIZE | XS | S | M | L | XL |
| RIDER HEIGHT (cm) | 159-166 | 165-173 | 172-179 | 178-188 | 187-196 |