Bike Comparison
    MSRP
    $299$700
    Where to Buy
    $1

    At

    $700

    At Specialized

    Category
    ComfortComfort
    Weight
    32.4 lbs29.8 lbs
    2.3
    3.2
    SteelAluminum
    Fork
    SteelSteel
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminum
    Wheel Size
    650b650b
    Brakes
    RimMechanical Disc
    Groupset
    Tourney, ShimanomicroSHIFT, microSHIFT Mezzo
    Drivetrain
    1 × 7
    Brand Site

    raleighusa.com

    specialized.com

    Summary
    The Raleigh Venture Step Thru is a 650b steel frame comfort bike with mid-range components and rim brakes.
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    Gear Range

    A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

    Lowest gear

    (climbing)

    31 mph

    2023 Roll 2.0

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    27.5 Steel, Raleigh "True Comfort" Geometry

    Specialized A1 Premium Aluminum, Ground Control Positioning, formed tubes, post-mount disc, fender/rack mounts

    Fork

    Steel Threaded

    Steel formed tubes, post-mount disc, fender/rack mounts

    Bottom Bracket

    Cartridge BB

    68mm, square taper, 124.5mm length

    Headset

    Threaded 1-1/8"

    Stem

    Alloy Quill 25.4, 80mm Extension, 30 Deg Rise

    3D-forged alloy, 31.8mm, 7-degree rise

    Handlebar

    Steel Comfort Riser

    Specialized Roll, 6061 alloy, Double butted, 15-degree backsweep, 136mm rise, 31.8mm

    Saddle

    Raleigh Comfort

    Specialized Body Geometry Comfort Gel

    Seatpost

    Alloy 28.6x350mm

    Alloy, 2-bolt clamp, 27.2mm

    Pedals

    Raleigh Comfort Platform

    Specialized Body Geometry Fitness, platform, plastic

    Grips

    Raleigh Comfort Grip

    Slip-on, Closed End Grips

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano TX-35

    microSHIFT RD-M26S, 7-speed

    Crank

    170mm Alloy

    Forged aluminum arms, 3-piece, 7 speed, 42T

    Shifters

    Shimano Revo 7spd

    microSHIFT TS39 Trigger shift, 7-speed

    Cassette

    40t w/Double Guard

    SunRace, 7-Speed, 11-34t

    Chain

    KMC Z51

    KMC Z7, 7-speed w/ Missing Link™

    Brakes

    Alloy V-Brake

    Front: Radius CX7, mechanical disc, 160mm, Rear: Radius CX7, mechanical disc, 160mm

    Brake Levers

    Alloy V-Brake

    Wheels
    Rims

    Weinmann XR28

    650b disc, double-wall alloy, pinned, 32h

    Spokes

    14g Stainless Steel

    Stainless, 14g

    Front Hub

    Alloy QR 32h

    Alloy, 6-bolt disc, loose ball bearing, quick-release, 32h

    Rear Hub

    Alloy QR 32h

    Alloy, 6-bolt disc, 7-speed freehub, loose ball bearing, quick-release, 32h

    Tires

    Kenda 27.5x1.95

    Front: Nimbus II Sport, 650b x 2.3", Rear: Nimbus II Sport, 650b x 2.3"

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