Raleigh Cadent FT2 2008 Technical specs and features

Brand Raleigh
Model Cadent FT2
First production 2008
Bike category Road
Bike sub-category Road Sport
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Parts And Accessories Raleigh Cadent FT2 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 R220 Levers
Tektro Alloy Mini V-brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Joytech Alloy QR Cassette
Front: Joytech Alloy QR
Rims manufacturer 28-hole
Freedom RLX1.9 Double Wall
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 constructionAvenir 200 Series Flat
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsAvenir 200 Series 31.8
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Integrated FSA

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chainKMC Z82
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano Hollowtech II
Crankset parts and sizes 30/39/50 Teeth
Shimano Sora
Gear shift leversShimano STR 225
Rear gear set 12 - 25 Teeth
8-speed

Raleigh Cadent FT2 Fork System Data

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

Other Specs of Raleigh Cadent FT2

Component group setsRoad Mix
Available colors - Black
Weight Unspecified
Pedals detailsAlloy Cage
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatAvenir 200 Series
Seat post extension 31.6 (millimeters) Diameter
Avenir 100 Series


Raleigh Cadent FT2 bike review

Raleigh produced the Cadent FT2 bike in 2008 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $650.00.
Cadent FT2 bike is available in many sizes such as 45cm (centimeters), 49cm (centimeters), 52cm (centimeters), 54cm (centimeters), 56cm (centimeters) and 59cm (centimeters).
Raleigh Road Cadent FT2 can be found in one single color which is Black.
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 Double Wall, 28-hole. Raleigh equiped this exact model with Tektro Alloy Mini V-brake brakes, Shimano R220 levers braking system and Front: Joytech Alloy QR, Rear: Joytech Alloy QR Cassette hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Raleigh used Atomic 13 SL Hydroformed Aluminum material for the frame. Avenir 200 Series Flat high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Cadent FT2 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Avenir 200 Series 31.8.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Sora, 30/39/50 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 STR 225 gear shift levers.