- Frame
- 7005 aluminum, double-butted
- Groupset
- Shimano 105 STI
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- Frame
- 7005 aluminum, butted
- Groupset
- Shimano 105SC
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At a glance
Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Gearing
1997 Raleigh R600 has a 29% lower climbing ratio than 1995 Raleigh R600.
A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.
- Identity & price
1997 Raleigh R600 had an original MSRP $100 lower than 1995 Raleigh R600.
Original MSRP is the published list price when new, not today’s used-bike value.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest1.83:1Highest4.42:1Total range242%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 700C×23; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest1.30:1Highest4.33:1Total range332%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 700C×23; 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.
Complete specification tableShows different published values and gaps where a bicycle lacks data. Different wording reflects source language, not necessarily different components. Swipe for more columns.
Specification
1995 Raleigh R600
1997 Raleigh R600
Overview
Model Year
1995
1997
Brand
Raleigh
Raleigh
Model
R600
R600
Bicycle Type
Road race & triathlon
Road/sport
Original MSRP
$999.99
$899.99
Colors
Cobalt candy blue
Red
Sizes
50 cm, 54 cm, 56 cm, 58 cm, 60 cm
50 cm, 54 cm, 56 cm, 58 cm, 60 cm
Weight
—
22 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
Welded aluminum
TIG-welded
Frame Material
7005 aluminum, double-butted
7005 aluminum, butted
Fork
Kinesis USA
Kinesis
Fork Material
Aluminum, bonded, aero crown
Aluminum, bonded, aero crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano 105 STI
Shimano 105SC
Shifters
Shimano 105 STI Dual Control
Shimano 105SC STI Dual Control
Front Derailleur
Shimano 105SC, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Shimano 105SC, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano 105SC
Shimano 105SC GS
Crankset
Shimano 105 SC, 42/53 teeth
Shimano 105SC, 30/42/52 teeth
Bottom Bracket
—
Shimano BB-UN52, 118 mm spindle
BB Shell Width
—
68mm English
Rear Cogs
8-speed, 12 - 23 teeth
8-speed, 12 - 23 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-HG70, 1/2 x 3/32"
KMC SS-91S, 1/2 X 3/32"
Pedals
Wellgo LU-908 w/clips and straps
Aluminum cage w/clips & straps
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano 105SC Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano 105SC levers
Shimano 105SC Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano 105SC levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1" Shimano RX-100
1" aluminum
Handlebar
Hsin Lung Modolo bend
Aluminum
Stem
Hsin Lung chromoly
Aluminum
Saddle
Vetta TT
Selle Bassano Vuelta, chromoly rails
Seatpost
Polygon PM-311, 27.2 mm diameter
Aluminum micro-adjust, 27.2 mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano 105SC
Shimano 105SC
Rims
Sun Metal M-13 II, 32-hole
Mavic CXP 10, 32-hole
Spokes
Stainless steel, 1.8 mm straight gauge
Stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Alloy nipples
Front Tire
700 x 23c Michelin Hi Lite Comp
700 x 23c Continental Super Sport Ultra
Wheel Size
700c wheels
700c wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
73°
73°
Seat-tube angle
72.5°
72.5°
Chainstay / rear center
410 mm
408.9 mm
Wheelbase
991 mm
990.6 mm
Fork offset / rake
45 mm
44.4 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.