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2006 Raleigh Special · 2009 Raleigh Special

Specification	2006 Raleigh Special	2009 Raleigh Special
Overview
Model year	2006	2009
Brand	Raleigh	Raleigh
Model	Special	Special
Bicycle type	Cruiser	Cruiser
Archive ID	11022	18368
Original MSRP	$220.00	$285.00
Colors	Black, Rose	Black (M), Perriblue (W)
Sizes	18", 17"L	18", womens 16"
Frameset
Frame construction	TIG-welded	TIG-welded
Frame material	Steel	Steel
Fork	Raleigh	Raleigh Cruiser
Fork material	Steel, unicrown crown	Steel, unicrown crown
Rear shock	N/A	N/A
Drivetrain
Component group	—	Cruiser Mix
Shifters	N/A	N/A
Front derailleur	N/A	N/A
Rear derailleur	N/A	N/A
Crankset	3-piece, 46 teeth	Raleigh Heron, 46 teeth
Bottom bracket	8pc Loose Ball	8pc Loose Ball
Cassette	—	Cog
Rear cogs	1-speed, 20 teeth	1-speed, 20 teeth
Chain	KMC Z510	KMC Z510, 1/2 x 1/8"
Pedals	Cruiser Platform	Cruiser Platform
Brakes
Brakes	Coaster Brake	None front/coaster brake rear
Cockpit & contact points
Headset	1 1/8" threaded	1 1/8" threaded steel
Handlebar	Steel Cruiser 700x80mm	Steel Cruiser
Handlebar extensions	Not included	Not included
Stem	Alloy Cruiser 2-bolt clamp	Alloy Cruiser
Saddle	Raleigh Cruiser	Raleigh Cruiser Deluxe
Seatpost	Aluminum micro-adjust	Alloy Micro Adjust, 27.2mm diameter
Wheels & tires
Hubs	Front: Alloy Joytech, Rear: Alloy Joytech Coaster	Front: Alloy Joytech, Rear: KT coaster brake
Rims	Alex Zuma, 36-hole	Cruiser, 36-hole
Spokes	Stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge	Stainless, 14ga. (2.0mm)
Front tire	26 x 2.125" Kenda Cruiser	26 x 2.125" Kenda cruiser
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.