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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2012 Raleigh Talus 8.0 and 2011 Raleigh TALUS 8.0.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest0.65:1Highest4.00:1Total range618%
Speed unavailable: wheel or tire size is missing or unclear.
Lowest0.65:1Highest4.00:1Total range618%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2.2; 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 Talus 8.0
2011 Raleigh Talus 8.0
Overview
Model Year
2012
2011
Brand
Raleigh
Raleigh
Model
Talus 8.0
Talus 8.0
Bicycle Type
Mountain
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Original MSRP
$770.00
Not documented
Colors
Black/Silver
Dark silver/silver/blue
Sizes
S, M, L, XL
S, M, L, XL
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
—
Aluminum
Frame Material
aluminum
Atomic 13 SL Butted Aluminum
Fork
SR Suntour XCR LO 100mm
Suntour XCR
Fork Material
—
Aluminum
Drivetrain
Component Group
—
Shimano mix
Shifters
Shimano Alivio Rapidfire 9spd
Shimano Alivio
Front Derailleur
Shimano Acera
Shimano Alivio
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Alivio 9spd
Shimano Alivio
Crankset
Shimano Alivo 44/32/22
Shimano Alivio, 22/32/44t teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano Octalink
Shimano Octalink ES25
Cassette
Shimano HG30 11-34t
Shimano HG30
Rear Cogs
—
9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
Chain
KMC Z99
—
Pedals
Resin Body
Avenir ATB Resin Platform
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro Draco 180/160mm
Shimano M416 brakes, Shimano Alivio levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless
1 1/8" alloy ahead
Handlebar
Alloy Riser Bar
Avenir 100
Handlebar Extensions
—
Not included
Stem
Avenir 200 Series 31.8mm
Avenir 200
Saddle
Avenir 200 Series
Avenir 200 Series
Seatpost
Alloy 27.2
Avenir 200, 27.2mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Rims
Weinmann XC260
Weinmann XM260 Disc
Spokes
—
Stainless stainless, 14ga. (2.0mm)
Spoke Nipples
—
Alloy
Front Tire
Geax AKA 26 X 2.2
26 x 2.2" Geax AKA
Wheel Size
—
26" wheels
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.