Civia Lowry Step-Thru 8-Speed Internal vs Raleigh Merit 2

Compare Specifications of Civia Lowry Step-Thru 8-Speed Internal and Raleigh Merit 2

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Civia Lowry Step-Thru 8-Speed Internal
Civia Lowry Step-Thru 8-Speed Internal

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Raleigh Merit 2
Raleigh Merit 2

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Technical Specifications
Frame Lowry AL-6061 IGH frame with round tubes, botle cage on downtube, rack & fender mounts Custom Formed and Butted AL-6061 Heat Treated Aluminum 700c Endurance Road Geometry
Stem 1” quill, 17 degree, Ext 80 mm (XS-SM); 100 mm (MD-XL) length Kalloy SA-DB2 Alloy 7 Deg. 31.8 mm Bore
Handle Bar Civia, alloy, 25.4 mm diameter Kalloy HB-CR21 Road Bend, 31.8 mm
Fork Lowry, 100% CroMoly, 1" threaded steerer Alloy 1-1/8" Road
Seats -- Raleigh Road with Steel Rails
Seatpost 31.6mm; 350 mm length Kalloy SP-375 Micro Adjust Alloy, 27.2 x 350 mm
Grip Civia 128 mm grips --
Crankset 3-piece alloy with chainguard Shimano R3000 Sora Alloy Arm with 50/34 Chainrings
Pedals Civia Neighborhood; alloy with rubber tops FPD NW-366
Chain KMC Anti rust chain KMX X9
Shifters -- Shimano R3000 Sora 2x9 Shifter / Brake Lever
Saddle Civia stitched; steel rails --
Headset 1” threaded headset Integrated Threaded 1-1/8"
Derailleur Front -- Shimano R3000 Sora
Derailleur Rear -- Shimano R3000 Sora
Hub Front Shimano Nexus 8-speed internal geared hub JoyTech F362TSE Alloy Road 28-Hole
Hub Rear KT 100 mm nut-type hub 36h; silver JoyTech A171DSE Alloy Road 28-Hole
Spoke -- 14g Stainless Steel
Cassette 20T sprocket for internal hub --
Chainrings 44T on 165 mm (XS-SM); 46T on 170 mmm (MD-XL) --
Tyres
Front Kenda Kwest 26 x 1.5” (XS-SM); 700c x 38 mm (MD-XL) Kenda K-193 Road 700 x 28c Wire Bead
Rear Kenda Kwest 26 x 1.5” (XS-SM); 700c x 38 mm (MD-XL) Kenda K-193 Road 700 x 28c Wire Bead
Wheel / RIM KT/Shimano Nexus 8i hubs + Jalco VP20 Rims; Schrader valve, 36h Alex AT505 Double Wall Alloy 28 Hole, Tubeless Compatible
Brakes
Front Tektro long reach caliper Shimano R3000 Sora Caliper
Rear Tektro long reach caliper Shimano R3000 Sora Caliper
Brake Lever Tektro 4-finger alloy lever Shimano R3000 Sora
Suspension
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Rear -- --
Colors Available
Colors -- Grey


Physical Specs
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Overview
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Additional Details Bottom Bracket : VP square 68 x 113 mm
Extras : Kickstand
Bottom Bracket : Sealed Cartridge Bearing
Cogset : Shimano HG400 9-Speed (11-32)
Extras : Rack and Fender Mounts

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