Cannondale CAAD Optimo 3 vs Raleigh Merit 1

Compare Specifications of Cannondale CAAD Optimo 3 and Raleigh Merit 1

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Cannondale CAAD Optimo 3
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Raleigh Merit 1
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Technical Specifications
Frame SmartForm C2 Alloy, SAVE, tapered headtube, fender mounts, 130x10mm QR Custom Formed and Butted AL-6061 Heat Treated Aluminum 700c Endurance Road Geometry
Stem 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7 degree Kalloy SA-DB2 Alloy 7 Deg. 31.8 mm Bore
Handle Bar 6061 Alloy, Compact Kalloy HB-CR21 Road Bend, 31.8 mm
Fork CAAD Optimo Full Carbon, 1-1/8" to 1-1/4" steerer, fender mounts, 100x9mm QR Alloy 1-1/8" Road
Seats -- Raleigh Road with Steel Rails
Seatpost Cannondale 4, 6061 Alloy, 27.2x350mm Kalloy SP-375 Micro Adjust Alloy, 27.2 x 350 mm
Grip Cannondale Bar Tape, 3.5mm --
Crankset FSA Vero Alloy, 50/34 FSA Tempo Compact Alloy Arm with 34/50 Cho-moly Chainrings
Pedals -- FPD NW-366
Chain KMC X9, 9-speed KMC Z8.1
Shifters Shimano Sora, 9-speed Shimano R2000 Claris 2x8 Shifter / Brake Lever
Saddle Cannondale Stage CX --
Headset CAAD Optimo, 1-1/8" to 1-1/4", 25mm top cap Integrated Threaded 1-1/8"
Derailleur Front Shimano Sora, 31.8 clamp Shimano R2000 Claris
Derailleur Rear Shimano Sora GS Shimano R2000 Claris
Hub Front Formula RB-31 JoyTech F362TSE Alloy Road 28-Hole
Hub Rear Formula RB-32 JoyTech A171DSE Alloy Road 28-Hole
Spoke Stainless Steel, 14g 14g Stainless Steel
Cassette Shimano HG50, 11-30, 9-speed --
Bottom Bracket Cartridge, square taper --
Tyres
Front Vittoria Zaffiro, 700x25c Kenda K-193 Road 700 x 28c Wire Bead
Rear Vittoria Zaffiro, 700x25c Kenda K-193 Road 700 x 28c Wire Bead
Wheel / RIM RS 3.0, 24h front, 28h rear Alex AT505 Double Wall Alloy 28 Hole, Tubeless Compatible
Brakes
Front Promax RC-452, dual pivot calipers Tektro Alloy Dual Pivot Calipers
Rear Promax RC-452, dual pivot calipers Tektro Alloy Dual Pivot Calipers
Brake Lever Shimano Sora Shimano R2000 Claris Shifter / Brake Lever
Suspension
Front -- --
Rear -- --
Colors Available
Colors Black Black


Physical Specs
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Overview
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Additional Details -- Bottom Bracket : Sealed Cartridge Bearing
Cogset : Shimano HG31 8-Speed (11-32)
Extras : Rack and Fender Mounts

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