Megamo Raise 20 105 12v 2027

Megamo Raise 20 carbon road bike, black ice - Shimano 105 2x12 speed 2027

The Megamo Raise 20 black ice 2027 is a carbon road bike designed for riders seeking a lightweight, climbing-oriented platform with accessible and well-balanced components. This version combines the Raise's Carbon Advanced Composite Super Light frame with a Shimano 105 2x12-speed mechanical drivetrain and Fulcrum Racing 800 DB aluminum wheels.

A platform designed for climbing

The Raise is the lightweight platform in Megamo's road bike range. Its design combines a super-light carbon frame with a carbon fork and fully integrated cables. This makes it a particularly suitable platform for courses with significant elevation changes.

Shimano 105 12-speed mechanical

The Raise 20 features a Shimano 105 mechanical 2x12-speed drivetrain. The compact 50-34 tooth crankset is paired with an 11-34 tooth cassette: this combination maintains a large 50-tooth chainring for fast sections while offering a minimum gear ratio of 34x34 when the gradient increases.

A fully integrated carbon cockpit

Megamo equips this version with a fully integrated carbon cockpit with internal cable routing. The integration extends to both the frame and the cockpit, while the cockpit dimensions vary according to the bike size to adapt the length and width to different frame sizes.

Fulcrum aluminum wheels

The setup is based on Fulcrum Racing 800 DB wheels with 33.7 mm aluminum rims and 2-Way Fit Ready compatibility. These are paired with 28 mm Vittoria Zaffiro V tires.

The Megamo Raise 20 2027 combines a Carbon Advanced Composite Super Light frame with a Shimano 105 2x12-speed mechanical drivetrain. With its 50-34 tooth crankset, 11-34 tooth cassette, Fulcrum Racing 800 DB wheels, and integrated carbon cockpit, this configuration prioritizes a full carbon platform while retaining a mechanical drivetrain and aluminum wheels.

LVR Cycles expert opinion

What truly sets the Raise 20 apart is its component distribution. Megamo hasn't opted for an electronic drivetrain or carbon wheels; instead, the bike retains a Super Light carbon frame, a carbon fork, a carbon seatpost, and, most importantly, a fully integrated carbon cockpit. For a buyer, this version should therefore be considered a build that prioritizes the bike's platform above all else.

The choice of the Shimano 105 mechanical groupset is also worth analyzing. With two chainrings and twelve sprockets, it maintains a gear range suitable for varied road riding. The minimum ratio of 34x34 corresponds to a 1:1 ratio: for each pedal stroke, the rear sprocket completes one revolution. While not claiming that any gearing is suitable for all cyclists, this combination is clearly more geared towards handling climbs than a setup using a large inner chainring or a smaller rear sprocket.

The Fulcrum Racing 800 DB wheels, on the other hand, are a simpler choice than carbon wheels. For cyclists who want to upgrade their bike later, the wheelset represents a readily identifiable component on which future build changes are possible, without having to replace the Raise's carbon platform.

Which cyclist is the Megamo Raise 20 2027 aimed at?

The Raise 20 is primarily aimed at cyclists who want a carbon road bike geared towards climbing but don't consider electronic shifting or carbon wheels essential. Its compact 50-34 crankset and 11-34 cassette are well-suited to riding on hilly and mountainous terrain, while the 12 speeds provide a modern drivetrain.

It also presents an interesting logic for the cyclist who prefers to invest in the frame and integration of the bike from the outset, and then possibly upgrade some peripheral components later.

Why choose the Megamo Raise 20 2027?

The Raise 20's main selling point lies in its combination of a full carbon platform and deliberately simpler components. The Carbon Advanced Composite Super Light frame, carbon fork, integrated carbon cockpit, and carbon seatpost are paired with a mechanical Shimano 105 groupset and Fulcrum aluminum wheels. This build can therefore make sense for riders who prioritize the frame and 2x12 drivetrain over a setup immediately equipped with an electronic groupset or carbon wheels.

Frame

Carbon Advanced Composite Super Light Frame, Full Internal Cable Routing, Flat Mount Disc Mount and 12x142 mm Rear Axle.

Fork

Carbon Advanced Composite Fork, Full Internal Cable Routing, Flat Mount Disc mount and 12x100 mm front axle.

Steering game

Totally Internal Cable Routing with fully internal cable routing.

rear derailleur

Shimano 105 R7100 Shadow, 12 speed.

front derailleur

Shimano 105 R7100, 2x12 speed transmission.

Gear levers

Shimano 105 R7120.

Crankset

Shimano 105 R7100, 50-34 tooth chainrings, 2x12 speed drivetrain. Crank arm lengths vary by size: XS 165 mm / S 170 mm / M and L 172.5 mm / XL 175 mm.

Cassette

Shimano 105 R7101, 11-34 teeth.

Brakes

Shimano 105 R7120, hydraulic disc brakes with Shimano SM-RT70 discs of 160 mm at the front and 140 mm at the rear.

Tires

Vittoria Zaffiro V 622-28.

Hubs

Fulcrum with sealed cartridge bearings, 12x100 mm front axle and 12x142 mm rear axle.

Wheels

Fulcrum Racing 800 DB, 33.7 mm aluminum rims compatible with 2-Way Fit Ready.

Hanger

Carbon Full Integrated with internal cable routing. Dimensions according to sizes: XS 80 x 370 mm / S 90 x 390 mm / M 100 x 390 mm / L 110 x 410 mm / XL 120 x 430 mm.

Seat post

Aerodynamic Advanced Carbon Seat Post. Lengths according to sizes: XS and S 350 mm / M, L and XL 400 mm.

Saddle

Selle Italia Model X Superflow.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Megamo Raise 20 2027

Why is the 50-34 / 11-34 gear ratio interesting on the Raise 20?

The small 34-tooth chainring can be paired with the 34-tooth sprocket to achieve a 1:1 gear ratio. The large 50-tooth chainring, on the other hand, allows for higher gears for faster sections. This range is well-suited to the versatility of a bike designed for tackling hilly terrain.

Is the Shimano 105 on the Megamo Raise 20 mechanical or electronic?

It features a 12-speed mechanical Shimano 105 drivetrain. The Raise 20 therefore does not use Shimano Di2 electronic shifting.

Does the Megamo Raise 20 have carbon wheels?

No. It comes standard with Fulcrum Racing 800 DB wheels with 33.7 mm aluminum rims. However, the frame, fork, integrated cockpit, and seatpost are made of carbon fiber.

Is the Megamo Raise 20 suitable for mountain riding?

The Raise platform is geared towards lightness and climbing, and this configuration features a compact 50-34 crankset paired with an 11-34 cassette. These characteristics make it a suitable build for routes that include climbs, without limiting the bike to exclusively mountainous use.

What is the advantage of the integrated cockpit on the Raise 20?

Megamo uses a Carbon Full Integrated cockpit with internal cable routing. The cockpit thus contributes to the overall integration of the bike and its dimensions vary according to the frame size, from 80 x 370 mm in XS to 120 x 430 mm in XL.

Please note that the specifications may be changed without prior notice by the manufacturer, based on the availability of components and other factors.