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Key differences

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

  1. Identity & price

    These bicycles are categorized differently: 1995 Raleigh C40 is Hybrid; 1997 Raleigh C40 is City & Commuter.

  2. Gearing

    1997 Raleigh C40 has a 8% lower climbing ratio than 1995 Raleigh C40.

    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.

RPM

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

1995 Raleigh C40Size Legacy reference · 48/32/24T · 11–28T · 7-speed
Lowest0.86:1Highest4.36:1Total range509%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear6.3 mphHighest gear32.1 mph

Uses front tire 700C×38; rear size isn’t listed.

1997 Raleigh C40Size Legacy reference · 42/34/22T · 11–28T · 7-speed
Lowest0.79:1Highest3.82:1Total range486%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear5.8 mphHighest gear28.1 mph

Uses front tire 700C×38; 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
1995 Raleigh C40
1997 Raleigh C40
Overview
Model Year
1995
1997
Brand
Raleigh
Raleigh
Model
C40
C40
Bicycle Type
Hybrid
City/commuter
Original MSRP
$289.99
$289.99
Colors
Gold/green doppler
Champagne khrome pearl, Opal Blue Pearl
Sizes
15", 17", 19", 21", 23", womens 16", womens 19"
15", 17", 19", 21", 23", womens 16", womens 19"
Weight
—
29 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded steel
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Chromoly seat tube / hi-tensile steel
Chromoly seat tube/hi-tensile steel
Fork
—
Raleigh
Fork Material
Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Chromoly, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano Altus C90
Shimano Alivio/AceraX
Shifters
Grip Shift SRT-100
Grip Shift MRX-170
Front Derailleur
Shimano Altus C90, bottom-pull/bottom bracket mount
Shimano AceraX top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Altus C90
Shimano Alivio
Crankset
Shimano Altus C90, 24/32/48 teeth
Shimano Altus, 22/34/42 teeth
Bottom Bracket
—
Sealed cartridge, 116 mm spindle
BB Shell Width
—
68mm English
Rear Cogs
7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-UG50, 1/2 x 3/32"
KMC SS-70S, 1/2 X 3/32"
Pedals
Wellgo Hi-Impact resin, toe-clip attachable
Resin
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Altus C90 brakes, Lee Chi 319A levers
Shimano Altus brakes, aluminum levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1" Tien Hsin TH steel
1" steel
Handlebar
Steel
Steel
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
—
Stem
Steel
Steel
Saddle
Vetta SE
Sella Stratos HyperPlush
Seatpost
Lee Chi alloy SP-204, 26.0 mm diameter
Aluminum micro-adjust, 26.0 mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano AceraX
Shimano RM-40
Rims
Weinmann 217, 36-hole
Weinmann 519, 36-hole
Spokes
Stainless steel, 1.8 mm straight gauge
Stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
700 x 38c Kenda Directional skinwall
700 x 38c multi-terrain
Wheel Size
700c wheels
700c wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
71°
71°
Seat-tube angle
73°
73°
Chainstay / rear center
431.8 mm
431.8 mm
Wheelbase
1038.9 mm
1041.4 mm
Fork offset / rake
40 mm
40.6 mm

Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run. Legacy reference geometry is model-level historical data whose corresponding frame size is not identified; compare those dimensions as reference values rather than size-normalized fit data.

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