MERIT Sterk /ƩTƐRK/ Carbon GRAVEL BIKE

We need to keep up and maybe even add more. Our new carbon Sterk (gravel in Czech) is a step forward in every way. The lowered seatstays add to the bike's comfort and, together with the very short chainstays, add agility and better handling. We added UDH hanger. Hanger is universal and can be found anywhere in the world. This rebuild will also allow the use of the latest SRAM Transmissions shifting on the bike. All wiring runs through the interior, everything is aesthetically pleasing and the wiring no longer gets in the way of any bag under the handlebars.

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. 

For over 45 years, Ritchey has lead the industry in providing race-worthy, expedition ready, and championship proven components and bicycles at a price that does not require a pro contract. Shop innovative design, iconic framesets and timeless quality from Ritchey Design. 

High end bike parts made in Germany. 
Design, testing, manufacture, sales & service in house. The company is driven by a staff of bike enthusiasts with a solid proven technical background. This allows us to design and produce all our products directly in our own manufacturing facilities. 

The Fulcrum® range of road bike wheels offers lightweight and reliable wheelsets for every condition, course, discipline and budget. From the professional level full carbon aero wheels, to the high performance aluminium line, Fulcrum® has the perfect wheel to match your performance. 

Frame Details and Features

Super Short Chainstay 423mm
The short chainline adds great characteristics to the bike, makes the bike more agile and adds confidence in descents.

Smart Full Internal Routing
Inside routing looks best. Cables are protected and does not interfere with front bags and so on.

T47 Bottom Bracket
Most stressed parts of the frame are robust to keep the ideal frame stiffness. Threaded T47 BB is perfect option for power transfers.

Brake Rotors
The frame is ready for flat mount brakes, but directly for bigger brake rotors. Rear is ready for 160mm and front for 160mm or 180mm. For best possible braking performance without adapters.

UDH Hanger
One hanger what you can buy anywhere. The frame is also ready for the latest Transmission shifting.

Fork Flip Chip
Fork flipchip allows you to modify fork rake and bike overall length.

Bike Frame Specification

BB Standard

T47

Headset Standard

1 1/2" and 1 1/2"

Frame Max Tire Clearance w/o fender

700C x 45mm / 650B x 48mm

Seat Post Diameter

27.2 mm

Seat clamp 

Wedge type

Brake mount front

Flat mount

Brake mount rear

Flat mount

Rotor clearance front

160 or 180 mm

Rotor clearance rear

160 mm

Maximum chainring - GRX or Wide 

1x 50T

Maximum chainring for traditional road crank 

1x 42T

Front through axle

12 mm x 100 mm

Rear through axle

12 mm x 142 mm

Front Derailleur Hanger

Braze on

Bottle Mounts

2x

Fender Mounts

only on fork

Rack Mounts

no

Frame Geometry

Frame Geometry (mm)

SIZE A B RC D E F FC G H H“ I J WB Reach Stack
S 458 546 423 69 395 50/45 609 127 74 71,2 1 1/2'' 1 1/2'' 1021 389 549
M 495 560 423 69 395 50/45 614 148 73,5 71,5 1 1/2'' 1 1/2'' 1029 391 569
L 525 585 423 69 395 50/45 624 172 73 71,5 1 1/2'' 1 1/2'' 1039 410 591
XL 555 592 423 69 395 50/45 631 195 72,5 72 1 1/2'' 1 1/2'' 1047 397 616

 Recommender Bike Size (cm)

SIZE S M L XL
RIDER HEIGHT (cm) 165-173 172-179 178-188 187-196

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