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2006 Raleigh Retroglide NX3 · 2008 Raleigh Retroglide NX3

Specification	2006 Raleigh Retroglide NX3	2008 Raleigh Retroglide NX3
Overview
Model year	2006	2008
Brand	Raleigh	Raleigh
Model	Retroglide NX3	Retroglide NX3
Bicycle type	Cruiser	Cruiser
Archive ID	11011	13318
Original MSRP	$395.00	—
Colors	Blue/Black	Blue/Black
Sizes	18", 17"L	18", women's 18
Frameset
Frame construction	TIG-welded	TIG-welded
Frame material	Atomic 13 Aluminum	Atomic 13 Aluminum
Fork	Raleigh	Raleigh Springer
Fork material	Steel, unicrown crown	Steel
Rear shock	N/A	N/A
Drivetrain
Component group	—	Cruiser Mix
Shifters	Sturmey Archer	Shimano
Front derailleur	N/A	N/A
Rear derailleur	N/A	N/A
Crankset	One-piece, 46 teeth	Raleigh Heron, 46 teeth
Bottom bracket	8pc Loose Ball	8pc Loose Ball
Rear cogs	1-speed, 22 teeth	3-speed internal, 22 teeth
Chain	KMC Z510	KMC Z510
Pedals	Cruiser Platform	Cruiser Platform
Brakes
Brakes	Coaster Brake	Coaster Brake
Cockpit & contact points
Headset	1 1/8" threaded	1 1/8" threadless steel
Handlebar	Steel Cruiser 700x80mm	Steel Cruiser style
Handlebar extensions	Not included	Not included
Stem	Alloy Cruiser 2-bolt clamp	Alloy 2-bolt
Saddle	Raleigh Cruiser Deluxe	Raleigh Cruiser Deluxe
Seatpost	Aluminum micro-adjust, 27.2mm diameter	Alloy Micro adjust, 27.2mm diameter
Wheels & tires
Hubs	Front: Alloy Joytech, Rear: Sturmey Archer Alloy Internal 3spd	Front: Alloy Joytech, Rear: Shimano Internal 3spd
Rims	Alex Zuma, 36-hole	Alex Zuma, 36-hole
Spokes	Stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge	Stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Front tire	26 x 2.125" Kenda Cruiser whitewall	26 x 2.125" Kenda Cruiser whitewall
Wheel size	26" wheels	26" wheels

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 9, 2026.