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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2006 Raleigh Mojave 8.0 and 2008 Raleigh Mojave 8.0.
- Equipment
2008 Raleigh Mojave 8.0 has 20 mm more front travel than 2006 Raleigh Mojave 8.0 in the selected sizes.
Front travel is fork suspension stroke, not rear-wheel travel.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest0.65:1Highest4.00:1Total range618%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2.1; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.65:1Highest4.00:1Total range618%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2; 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
2006 Raleigh Mojave 8.0
2008 Raleigh Mojave 8.0
Overview
Model Year
2006
2008
Brand
Raleigh
Raleigh
Model
Mojave 8.0
Mojave 8.0
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$600.00
$690.00
Colors
Nickle Silver
Black
Sizes
14", 16", 18", 20", 22"
14", 16", 18", 20", 22"
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Atomic 13 Aluminum
Atomic 13 SL Custom-Butted Aluminum
Fork
Mantiou Trace Comp, 80mm travel
RockShox Tora 389, 100mm travel
Fork Material
Aluminum/magnesium, single crown
Steel/aluminum/magnesium, single crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
—
Shimano Deore
Shifters
Shimano Deore
Shimano Deore
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore
Shimano Deore
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore LX
Shimano Deore
Crankset
Truvativ Blaze Power Spline, 22/32/44 teeth
Shimano MC442, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Truvativ Power Spline
Shimano Octalink ES25
Rear Cogs
9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
Chain
SRAM PC-950
Shimano HG50
Pedals
Resin platform
Alloy Cage
Brakes
Brakes
Hayes HMX-2 disc front/Hayes HMX-2 Mechanical Disc rear brakes, Shimano Deore levers
Avid BB5 w/6" rotor brakes, Avid FR-5 levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" zero stack WTB
1 1/8" threadless Aheadset
Handlebar
Mtn Alloy 25mm Riser
Avenir 100 Series Riser
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Alloy Ahead 4-bolt 10deg
Avenir 100 Series 4-bolt
Saddle
WTB Speed V Sport
WTB Speed V
Seatpost
Aluminum micro-adjust, 27.2mm diameter
Alloy Micro-adjust, 27.2mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: Alloy Joytech QR Disc, Rear: Alloy Joytech QR Disc cassette
Front: Joytech Disc, Rear: Joytech Disc Cassette
Rims
Alex DM-21, 32-hole
Weinmann WDR Disc, 32-hole
Spokes
Stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Stainless Steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Front Tire
26 x 2.10" WTB WeirWolf
26 x 2.0" Geax Saguaro
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.