Raleigh Cadent FT1 2008 Technical specs and features

Brand Raleigh
Model Cadent FT1
First production 2008
Bike category Road
Bike sub-category Road Sport
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Parts And Accessories Raleigh Cadent FT1 Parts   
Available Sizes - 18 (inches) / 45 (cm)
- 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 32c Vittoria Rondenour
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano EF-50 Levers
Tektro Alloy Mini V-brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano RM30 Cassette
Front: Joytech Alloy QR
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Freedom RLX1.9
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 14ga. Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsAtomic 13 SL Hydroformed Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionAlloy Flat
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsAhead Adjustable
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Integrated FSA

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chainKMC Z82
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeSealed Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes 28/38/48 Teeth
Shimano M341
Gear shift leversShimano EF-50
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
8-speed

Raleigh Cadent FT1 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Acera
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Aluminum
Fork typeRaleigh Custom

Other Specs of Raleigh Cadent FT1

Component group setsRoad Mix
Available colors - White and Black (men's)
- White and Chrome Wine (women's)
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsAlloy Cage
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatAvenir 200 Series
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Avenir 100 Series


Raleigh Cadent FT1 bike review

Raleigh produced the Cadent FT1 bike in 2008 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $500.00.
Cadent FT1 bike is available in many sizes such as 45cm (centimeters), 49cm (centimeters), 52cm (centimeters), 54cm (centimeters), 56cm (centimeters) and 59cm (centimeters).
Raleigh Road Cadent FT1 can be found in a few colors, among these colors White and Black (men's) and White and Chrome Wine (women's) .
This bike is equiped with 700 x 32c Vittoria Rondenour tires and Stainless Steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Freedom RLX1.9, 32-hole. Raleigh equiped this exact model with Tektro Alloy Mini V-brake brakes, Shimano EF-50 levers braking system and Front: Joytech Alloy QR, Rear: Shimano RM30 Cassette hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Raleigh used Atomic 13 SL Hydroformed Aluminum material for the frame. Alloy Flat high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Cadent FT1 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Ahead Adjustable.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano M341, 28/38/48 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC Z82 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Raleigh, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano EF-50 gear shift levers.