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Compare published geometry, gearing and specifications for up to three bicycles.

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At a glance

Key differences

Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.

  1. Identity & price

    These bicycles are categorized differently: 2011 Raleigh CADENT FT2 is Hybrid; 2013 Raleigh Cadent FT2 is City & Commuter.

  2. Data limitation

    No geometry is recorded for 2011 Raleigh CADENT FT2 and 2013 Raleigh Cadent FT2.

Gearing comparison

Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.

RPM

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

2011 Raleigh CADENT FT248/36/26T · 11–32T · 9-speed
Lowest0.81:1Highest4.36:1Total range537%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear5.9 mphHighest gear31.6 mph

Uses front tire 700C×32; rear size isn’t listed.

2013 Raleigh Cadent FT248/36/26T · 11–32T
Lowest0.81:1Highest4.36:1Total range537%

Speed unavailable: wheel or tire size is missing or unclear.

How it works

Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.

Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.

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Specification
2011 Raleigh Cadent FT2
2013 Raleigh Cadent FT2
Overview
Model Year
2011
2013
Brand
Raleigh
Raleigh
Model
Cadent FT2
Cadent FT2
Bicycle Type
Hybrid
City/Commuter
Original MSRP
Not documented
$800.00
Colors
Pewter
Black
Sizes
49, 52, 54, 56, 59cm
49cm, 52cm, 54cm, 56cm, 59cm
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
Aluminum
—
Frame Material
Atomic 13 SL Hydroformed Aluminum
Aluminum
Fork
Carbon Cross
Carbon Cross
Fork Material
Carbon
—
Drivetrain
Component Group
Hybrid Mix
—
Shifters
Shimano Alivio
Shimano Alivio
Front Derailleur
Shimano Alivio
Shimano Alivio
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Alivio
Shimano Alivio
Crankset
Shimano Alivio, 26/36/48t teeth
Shimano Alivio 48/36/26t
Bottom Bracket
Shimano Octalink ES25
Shimano Octalink
Cassette
Shimano HG30
Shimano HG30 11x32t
Rear Cogs
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
3x9 Speeds
Chain
—
KMC Z99
Pedals
Alloy Cage
Nylon Platform
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro Alloy Mini V-brake brakes, Tektro Comfort Alloy levers
Tektro Mini-V
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" FSA
1 1/8" Threadless
Handlebar
Avenir 200
Avenir 200 Series Flat
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
—
Stem
Avenir 200
Avenir 200 Series
Saddle
Avenir 200 Series
Avenir 200 Series
Seatpost
Avenir 200, 31.6mm diameter
Avenir 200 Series
Wheels & Tires
Rims
Weinmann TR18 Double Wall
—
Spokes
Stainless Steel stainless, 14ga. (2.0mm)
—
Front Tire
700 x 32c Vittoria Randonneur
Vittoria Randonneur 700x32c
Wheel Size
700c wheels
—

Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.

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