Raleigh Cadent

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Facts

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Release Year
Brand
Wheel Size
Number of Gears
Gearing Type
Weight
26.59, 35 lb
Suspension
Frame Material

Summary of Reviews

We have read all expert and user reviews on the Raleigh Cadent. In summary, this is what cyclists think.

6 reasons to buy

  • Both color-options were admired. Apparently, the green is ‘sick-looking’.
  • Owners complimented the Cadent’s finish.
  • Reportedly, this rig came well-packaged.
  • The Cadent was easy to put together and came with tools.
  • Ride-quality felt smooth to most owners.
  • The Cadent came with tools and was usually easy to assemble.

5 reasons not to buy

  • Components struck some as ‘on the cheap side’. Brake levers are plastic.
  • Tubes and tires weren’t particularly tough, being easily punctured by thorns.
  • Some buyers didn’t receive instructions and found the bike hard to assemble.
  • In one instance, wheels became untrue after two months. In two other cases, they arrived that way.
  • Gearing was a bit low. Some owners found themselves smashing top gear on flats and spinning the cranks down hills.

Bottom line

The Cadent is a kids' bike that is intended to be ridden on paved surfaces. Many owners were satisfied with the way the bike performed when put to its intended purpose. The bike's mid-range components are not high-end but they aren't 'junk' either. Single-chainring gearing is sufficient for most young riders' purposes.

Expert Reviews

0/100 based on 0 rated expert reviews

User Ratings

80/100 based on 63 ratings
  • 5 star
    57%
  • 4 star
    25%
  • 3 star
    6%
  • 2 star
    5%
  • 1 star
    6%

Rankings

Compared to other bikes
#62 Best Teenagers
Bottom 30%
#84 Best Kids
Bottom 20%
#622 Best of All Bikes
Bottom 20%

Bike Comparison

Raleigh Cadent in comparison to averages

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