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Compare published geometry, gearing and specifications for up to three bicycles.

Specifications

Frame: Atomic 13 Aluminum
Groupset: Comfort Mix

City & Commuter · Non-electric

2007 Raleigh Gruv 1

Selected size: Not published
Original MSRP: Not documented

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City & Commuter · Non-electric

2006 Raleigh Gruv 1

Selected size: Not published
Original MSRP: $306.00

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1 of 2 bicycles

At a glance

Key differences

Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.

Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2007 Raleigh Gruv 1 and 2006 Raleigh Gruv 1.
Gearing
2006 Raleigh Gruv 1 has a 6% lower climbing ratio than 2007 Raleigh Gruv 1.
A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.

Gearing comparison

Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.

Pedal cadence

RPM

Speed units

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

2007 Raleigh Gruv 140T · 14–32T · 7-speed

Lowest1.25:1Highest2.86:1Total range229%

Speed unavailable: wheel or tire size is missing or unclear.

2006 Raleigh Gruv 140T · 14–34T · 7-speed

Lowest1.18:1Highest2.86:1Total range243%

Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear8.2 mphHighest gear19.8 mph

Uses front tire 26×1.95; 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 Gruv 1

2006 Raleigh Gruv 1

Overview

Model Year

2007

2006

Brand

Raleigh

Model

Gruv 1

Bicycle Type

Comfort/commuter

Original MSRP

Not documented

$306.00

Colors

Metallic Green, Green Leaf

Blue

Sizes

—

Universal

Weight

—

Frameset

Frame Construction

TIG-welded

Frame Material

Atomic 13 Aluminum

Fork

Raleigh

Fork Material

Chromoly

Chromoly, unicrown crown

Drivetrain

Component Group

Comfort Mix

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Shifters

Shimano Revo

Rear Derailleur

Shimano Acera

Shimano Altus

Crankset

Prowheel, 40 teeth

Bottom Bracket

Sealed Cartridge

Rear Cogs

7-speed, 14 - 32 teeth

7-speed, 14 - 34 teeth

Chain

KMC Z51

Pedals

Comfort Platform

Brakes

Tektro Alloy V-brake brakes, Tektro V-brake levers

Tektro aluminum linear-pull brakes, Tektro V-brake levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset

1 1/8" threadless Integrated

1 1/8" integrated

Handlebar

Comfort Riser

Handlebar Extensions

Not included

Stem

Alloy adjustable

Saddle

Avenir Deluxe Comfort

Seatpost

Alloy Micro adjust, 27.2mm diameter

Aluminum micro-adjust, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & Tires

Hubs

Alloy Joytech QR

Rims

Alex R100, 36-hole

Alex R-1000, 36-hole

Spokes

Stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge

Front Tire

Kenda Comfort w/Kshield

26 x 1.95" Kenda Comfort

Wheel Size

—

26" wheels

Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.

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