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At a glance
Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Identity & price
These bicycles are categorized differently: 2012 Raleigh Retro 16 is Kids; 2009 Raleigh Retro 16 is Cruiser.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2012 Raleigh Retro 16 and 2009 Raleigh Retro 16.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Ratio1.56:1
Estimated speed at 90 RPMGear
Uses front tire 16×2.125; rear size isn’t listed.
Ratio1.56:1
Estimated speed at 90 RPMGear
Uses front tire 16×2.125; rear size isn’t listed.
How it works
Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.
Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.
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Specification
2012 Raleigh Retro 16
2009 Raleigh Retro 16
Overview
Model Year
2012
2009
Brand
Raleigh
Raleigh
Model
Retro 16
Retro 16
Bicycle Type
Youth
Cruiser
Original MSRP
$190.00
$190.00
Colors
Purple
Turquoise
Sizes
16"
Girls
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
—
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Hi-Ten
Hi-tensile steel
Fork
Hi-Ten
Raleigh Cruiser
Fork Material
—
Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
—
Cruiser Mix
Crankset
1pc steel 28t
Steel, 28 teeth
Bottom Bracket
1pc Loose ball
8pc Loose Ball
Cassette
18t
Cog
Rear Cogs
—
1-speed, 18 teeth
Chain
KMC Z-410
KMC Z410, 1/2 x 1/8"
Pedals
Jr. resin body
Jr Resin platform
Brakes
Brakes
Coaster
None front/coaster brake rear
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1" threaded
1" threaded steel
Handlebar
Steel Cruiser
Steel Cruiser
Handlebar Extensions
—
Not included
Stem
Alloy quill
Alloy Quill
Saddle
Jr. Cruiser
Jr. Cruiser w/Steel Springs
Seatpost
Steel 25.4 mm
Steel pillar, 25.4mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
—
Front: Steel Nutted, Rear: Steel Nutted Coaster
Rims
Alloy 16"
Alloy, 28-hole
Spokes
—
14ga. (2.0mm)
Front Tire
Cruiser Whitewall 16 X 2.125"
16 x 2.125" Cruiser Whitewall
Wheel Size
—
16" wheels
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.