Raleigh Cadent FC 2008 Technical specs and features

Brand Raleigh
Model Cadent FC
First production 2008
Bike category Road
Bike sub-category Road Sport
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Parts And Accessories Raleigh Cadent FC Parts   
Available Sizes - 19 (inches) / 49 (cm)
- 20 (inches) / 52 (cm)
- 21 (inches) / 54 (cm)
- 22 (inches) / 56 (cm)
- 23 (inches) / 59 (cm)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 25c Vittoria Zaffiro
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano R550 Levers
Tektro Dual Pivot Long Reach Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano R500
Rims manufacturerShimano R500
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel Straight Gauge
Shimano

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsACE Evolution Direct Connect Carbon
Frame typeBonded and monocoque
Handlebar constructionAvenir 200 Series Flat
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsAvenir 200 Series 31.8
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Integrated FSA

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chainKMC Z9000
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano Hollowtech II
Crankset parts and sizes 34/50 Teeth
Shimano Sora
Gear shift leversShimano R440
Rear gear set 12 - 25 Teeth
9-speed

Raleigh Cadent FC Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano R443 FB
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Sora
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon and aluminum Steerer
Fork typeRaleigh Custom

Other Specs of Raleigh Cadent FC

Component group setsRoad Mix
Available colors - Carbon and Black
Weight Unspecified
Pedals detailsShimano PD-520
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatAvenir 200 Series
Seat post extension 31.6 (millimeters) Diameter
Avenir 200 Series


Raleigh Cadent FC bike review

Raleigh produced the Cadent FC bike in 2008 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,525.00.
Cadent FC bike is available in many sizes such as 49cm (centimeters), 52cm (centimeters), 54cm (centimeters), 56cm (centimeters) and 59cm (centimeters).
Raleigh Road Cadent FC can be found in a few colors, among these colors Carbon and Black .
This bike is equiped with 700 x 25c Vittoria Zaffiro tires and Shimano spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Shimano R500. Raleigh equiped this exact model with Tektro Dual Pivot Long Reach brakes, Shimano R550 levers braking system and Shimano R500 hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Raleigh used ACE Evolution Direct Connect Carbon material for the frame. Avenir 200 Series Flat high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Cadent FC to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Avenir 200 Series 31.8.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Sora, 34/50 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC Z9000 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Raleigh, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano R440 gear shift levers.