Cannondale CAAD Optimo 3 vs Raleigh Merit 3

Compare Specifications of Cannondale CAAD Optimo 3 and Raleigh Merit 3

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Cannondale CAAD Optimo 3
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Raleigh Merit 3
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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 and Flat Mount Disc Brake Mounts
Stem 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7 degree Raleigh 3D Forged Alloy, 7 Deg. 31.8 mm Bore
Handle Bar 6061 Alloy, Compact Raleigh Double Butted Road Bend, 31.8 mm
Fork CAAD Optimo Full Carbon, 1-1/8" to 1-1/4" steerer, fender mounts, 100x9mm QR Carbon with Alloy Tapered 1-1/8" Road with Flat Mount Disc Brake Mounts
Seats -- Raleigh Road with Chromoly Steel Rails
Seatpost Cannondale 4, 6061 Alloy, 27.2x350mm Raleigh 200 Series Alloy, 27.2 x 300 mm (355 mm for Med/Lg/XL)
Grip Cannondale Bar Tape, 3.5mm --
Crankset FSA Vero Alloy, 50/34 Shimano R3000 Sora Alloy Arm with 50/34 Chainrings
Chain KMC X9, 9-speed KMX X9
Shifters Shimano Sora, 9-speed Shimano R3000 Sora 2x9 Shifter / Brake Lever
Saddle Cannondale Stage CX --
Headset CAAD Optimo, 1-1/8" to 1-1/4", 25mm top cap Integrated Threaded for Tapered Head Tube
Derailleur Front Shimano Sora, 31.8 clamp Shimano R3000 Sora
Derailleur Rear Shimano Sora GS Shimano R3000 Sora
Hub Front Formula RB-31 JoyTech D342TSE Alloy Road Disc 28-Hole
Hub Rear Formula RB-32 JoyTech D341DSE Alloy Road Disc 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 Schwalbe Lugano II K-Guard Road 700 x 28c Wire Bead
Rear Vittoria Zaffiro, 700x25c Schwalbe Lugano II K-Guard Road 700 x 28c Wire Bead
Wheel / RIM RS 3.0, 24h front, 28h rear Alex GD24P Double Wall Alloy 28 Hole, Tubeless Compatible
Brakes
Front Promax RC-452, dual pivot calipers TRP Spyre Flat Mount Disc with 160 mm Rotor
Rear Promax RC-452, dual pivot calipers TRP Spyre Flat Mount Disc with 160 mm Rotor
Brake Lever Shimano Sora Shimano R3000 Sora
Suspension
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Rear -- --
Colors Available
Colors Black Blue


Physical Specs
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Additional Details -- Bottom Bracket : Shimano Sealed Cartridge Bearing
Cogset : Shimano HG400 9-Speed (11-32)
Extras : Rack and Fender Mounts

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