- Frame
- Chromoly, oversize, main triangle
- Groupset
- Shimano Alivio
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Key differences
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- Gearing
1998 Raleigh M-50 has a 7% lower climbing ratio than 1995 Raleigh M-50.
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.
Lowest0.86:1Highest3.82:1Total range445%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2.1; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.80:1Highest3.82:1Total range477%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
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
1995 Raleigh M-50
1998 Raleigh M-50
Overview
Model Year
1995
1998
Brand
Raleigh
Raleigh
Model
M-50
M-50
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, non-suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$339.99
$379.99
Colors
Blackend blue, Candy Magenta
LS Red, Spider Sand
Sizes
14.5", 16.5", 18", 20", 22", womens 16", womens 19"
14.5", 16.5", 18", 20", 22"
Weight
—
29 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded steel
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Chromoly, oversize, main triangle
Chromoly, oversized
Fork
—
RST 260
Fork Material
Hi-tensile steel / chromoly, unicrown crown
Chromoly/aluminum, aluminum crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano Alivio
Shimano STX
Shifters
Shimano AceraX RapidFire TX
Grip Shift SRT-4.0
Front Derailleur
Shimano AceraX, top-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Shimano STX top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Alivio GS
Shimano STX
Crankset
Shimano Alivio HyperDrive-C, 24/34/42 teeth
Shimano Alivio, 24/34/42 teeth
Bottom Bracket
—
Shimano BB-LP27, 110.5mm spindle
BB Shell Width
—
68mm English
Rear Cogs
7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
7-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-UG50, 1/2 x 3/32"
KMC IG-31, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Wellgo Hi-Impact resin, toe-clip attachable
Resin
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Altus C90 brakes, Shimano AceraX levers
Tektro 823A linear-pull brakes, Tektro RBP-378A levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1" Tien Hsin TH steel
1 1/8" Tange-Seiki RBC-2
Handlebar
Steel
Aluminum
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Steel
Chromoly
Saddle
Vetta SE
Selle Stratos Hyper Plush w/Bumper Guard
Seatpost
Lee Chi alloy SP-204, 26.0 mm diameter
Aluminum micro-adjust, 26.0mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano AceraX
Shimano RM40
Rims
Rodi Vuelta Strong Ti-Ano, 36-hole
Weinmann 519, 36-hole
Spokes
Stainless steel, 1.8 mm straight gauge
Chung Nan stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
26 x 2.10" Kenda Multi-Terrain skinwall
26 x 1.95" multi-terrain
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
71°
71°
Seat-tube angle
73°
73°
Chainstay / rear center
425.4 mm
425.4 mm
Wheelbase
1043.9 mm
1043.9 mm
Fork offset / rake
44.4 mm
38.1 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.