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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2007 Raleigh Grand Sport and 2008 Raleigh Grand Sport.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest1.20:1Highest4.33:1Total range361%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 700C×25; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest1.15:1Highest4.33:1Total range376%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 700C×25; 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
2007 Raleigh Grand Sport
2008 Raleigh Grand Sport
Overview
Model Year
2007
2008
Brand
Raleigh
Raleigh
Model
Grand Sport
Grand Sport
Bicycle Type
Road race & triathlon
Road/sport
Original MSRP
Not documented
$650.00
Colors
Silver/Black
Silver/Red
Sizes
47cm, 50cm, 53cm, 56cm, 59cm, 62cm
47cm, 50cm, 53cm, 56cm, 59cm, 62cm
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Atomic 13 Aluminum
Atomic 13 Aluminum
Fork
Raleigh Road
Raleigh
Fork Material
Carbon/aluminum steerer
Carbon/aluminum steerer, aero crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano Sora
Road Mix
Shifters
Shimano Sora
Shimano 2200
Front Derailleur
Shimano 2200
Shimano 2200
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Tiagra
Shimano Tiagra
Crankset
TruVativ Touro, 30/42/52 teeth
TruVativ Touro Road, 30/42/52 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Sealed Cartridge
Sealed Cartridge
Rear Cogs
8-speed, 12 - 25 teeth
8-speed, 12 - 26 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-HG50
Shimano HG50
Pedals
Alloy w/clips and straps
Road-style w/clips and straps
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano Sora/Tektro Inline levers
Tektro Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano 2200 w/Tektro In-line levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" integrated FSA
1 1/8" integrated Uspecified
Handlebar
Alloy Road
Alloy Road
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Alloy threadless
Alloy Ahead
Saddle
Avenir Road
Avenir Road
Seatpost
Alloy Micro adjust, 27.2mm diameter
Alloy Micro-adjust, 27.2mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Alloy Joytech QR
Front: Joytech Alloy QR, Rear: Joytech Alloy QR Cassette
Rims
Alex DA-16, 32-hole
Freedom RLX1.9, 32-hole
Spokes
Stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Stainless Steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Front Tire
700 x 25c Vittoria Zaffiro
700 x 25c Vittoria Zaffiro
Wheel Size
700c wheels
700c wheels
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.