Civia Venue 8-Speed vs Raleigh Merit 2

Compare Specifications of Civia Venue 8-Speed and Raleigh Merit 2

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Civia Venue 8-Speed
Civia Venue 8-Speed

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Raleigh Merit 2
Raleigh Merit 2

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Technical Specifications
Frame Venue AL-6061 frame with round tubes, 2 sets of bottle cages, rear shift cable routing, rack & fender mounts Custom Formed and Butted AL-6061 Heat Treated Aluminum 700c Endurance Road Geometry
Stem 1" quill, -18°, 80 mm extension (XS–XL), 180 mm insertion height, silver Kalloy SA-DB2 Alloy 7 Deg. 31.8 mm Bore
Handle Bar Civia 25.4 mm diameter, 40 mm rise, 15° sweep, 600 mm (XS–S), 620 mm (M–XL) Kalloy HB-CR21 Road Bend, 31.8 mm
Fork Venue, 100% CroMoly, 1" threaded steerer, 1 set of eyelets Alloy 1-1/8" Road
Seats -- Raleigh Road with Steel Rails
Seatpost Alloy 27.2 mm, 300 mm (XS–S), 350 mm (M–XL) Kalloy SP-375 Micro Adjust Alloy, 27.2 x 350 mm
Grip Civia Brown Grips, 125 mm/125 mm --
Crankset Civia 42t crankset w/alloy chainguard, 165 mm (XS–S), 170 mm (M–XL) Shimano R3000 Sora Alloy Arm with 50/34 Chainrings
Pedals Civia Neighborhood, alloy w/rubber tops FPD NW-366
Chain KMC Z51 rust proof KMX X9
Shifters Shimano ST-M310-8 rear shifter Shimano R3000 Sora 2x9 Shifter / Brake Lever
Saddle Civia Brown Saddle w/stitching --
Headset 1" threaded headset Integrated Threaded 1-1/8"
Derailleur Front -- Shimano R3000 Sora
Derailleur Rear Shimano Acera 8-speed Mega Range Shimano R3000 Sora
Hub Front KT 32h sealed bearing, freehub, nutted JoyTech F362TSE Alloy Road 28-Hole
Hub Rear KT 32h sealed bearing, QR JoyTech A171DSE Alloy Road 28-Hole
Spoke -- 14g Stainless Steel
Chainrings 42t --
Tyres
Front Kenda Kwest, black/mocha 26 x 1.25" (XS–S), 700c x 35 mm (M–XL) Kenda K-193 Road 700 x 28c Wire Bead
Rear Kenda Kwest, black/mocha 26 x 1.25" (XS–S), 700c x 35 mm (M–XL) Kenda K-193 Road 700 x 28c Wire Bead
Wheel / RIM KT sealed bearing hubs, rear freehub, front QR, Weinmann ZAC19 rims, 32h 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, alloy 4-finger lever Shimano R3000 Sora
Suspension
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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 and chain ring guard included
Bottom Bracket : Sealed Cartridge Bearing
Cogset : Shimano HG400 9-Speed (11-32)
Extras : Rack and Fender Mounts

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