Which size or configuration labels have geometry for the 2018 Raleigh Cadent 3?

Geometry is listed for S, M, L, and XL.

What is the head tube angle of the 2018 Raleigh Cadent 3?

The head tube angle is 70.5 degrees in every size.

What does the 2018 Raleigh Cadent 3 2018 ship with?

The stock build includes Shimano Acera, Kenda Kwick Tendril, Tektro T275, and Raleigh Comfort.

Which years of the Raleigh Cadent 3 are on Quiver?

Quiver has the Raleigh Cadent 3 for 2018.

2018

2018 Raleigh Cadent 3

Commuter

The 2018 Raleigh Cadent 3 is a commuter bike. Reach 568 to 600 mm. The Cadent 3 2018 build comes with Shimano Claris shifting and Kenda Kwick Tendril tires.

Compare with 750+ commuter bikes

Checked Jul 19, 2026.

Key facts

Brand: Raleigh
Model: Cadent 3
Model year: 2018
Type: Commuter
Geometry labels: S, M, L, and XL
Drivetrain: Shimano Claris
Geometry: Complete for every size
Checked: Jul 19, 2026

Things to know

Compared with other commuter bikes on frame geometry alone.

Shorter chainstays than 9 in 10 commuter bikes: 432 mm, where most sit near 460.

Geometry by size

2018 Raleigh Cadent 3 geometry by size
Measurement	S	M	L	XL
Reach(mm)	568	581	600	600
Head tube angle(°)	70.5	70.5	70.5	70.5
Seat tube angle(°)	73	73	73	73
Effective top tube(mm)	542	557	582	602
Chainstay length(mm)	432	432	432	432
Wheelbase(mm)	1028	1046	1072	1072
BB drop(mm)	75	70	70	70
Standover(mm)	747	792	812	837
Seat tube length(mm)	460	500	540	580
Head tube length(mm)	140	160	180	190

Sources agree

How to read a geometry chart

Stock build

8 parts

Drivetrain

Shifter

Derailleur

Derailleur

Chain

Wheels & Tires

Kenda Kwick Tendril

Tire

Brakes

Tektro T275

Brake

Cockpit

Raleigh Comfort

Grips

Seatpost & Saddle

Raleigh Fitness Series

Saddle

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Quick answers

Which size or configuration labels have geometry for the 2018 Raleigh Cadent 3?: Geometry is listed for S, M, L, and XL.
What are the reach and stack of the 2018 Raleigh Cadent 3 in size L?: In size L, reach is 600 mm.
What is the head tube angle of the 2018 Raleigh Cadent 3?: The head tube angle is 70.5 degrees in every size.
What does the 2018 Raleigh Cadent 3 2018 ship with?: The stock build includes Shimano Acera, Kenda Kwick Tendril, Tektro T275, and Raleigh Comfort.
Which years of the Raleigh Cadent 3 are on Quiver?: Quiver has the Raleigh Cadent 3 for 2018.