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1995 Raleigh R600 · 2000 Raleigh R600

Specification1995 Raleigh R6002000 Raleigh R600
Overview
Model year19952000
BrandRaleighRaleigh
ModelR600R600
Bicycle typeRoad race & triathlonRoad/sport
Archive ID3415690233
Original MSRP$999.99$1,100.00
ColorsCobalt candy blueAlpine Lake Blue
Sizes50 cm, 54 cm, 56 cm, 58 cm, 60 cm47cm, 50cm, 53cm, 56cm, 59cm, 62cm
Frameset
Frame constructionWelded aluminumTIG-welded
Frame material7005 aluminum, double-butted7005 aluminum w/replaceable derailleur hanger
ForkKinesis USAKinesis
Fork materialAluminum, bonded, aero crownAluminum, aero crown
Rear shock—N/A
Drivetrain
Component groupShimano 105 STIShimano 105
ShiftersShimano 105 STI Dual ControlShimano 105 STI Dual Control
Front derailleurShimano 105SC, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mmShimano 105, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleurShimano 105SCShimano 105 GS
CranksetShimano 105 SC, 42/53 teethShimano 105, 30/42/52 teeth
Bottom bracket—Shimano BB-5500, 118mm spindle
BB shell width—68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 12 - 23 teeth9-speed, 12 - 23 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG70, 1/2 x 3/32"KMC Z9200, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsWellgo LU-908 w/clips and strapsWellgo RC-705
Brakes
BrakesShimano 105SC Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano 105SC leversShimano 105 Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano 105 STI levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1" Shimano RX-1001" threadless Tange Seiki DX-2
HandlebarHsin Lung Modolo bendHsin Lung aluminum
Handlebar extensionsN/ANot included
StemHsin Lung chromolyHsin Lung aluminum
SaddleVetta TTSelle Stratos Enhanced Comfort
SeatpostPolygon PM-311, 27.2 mm diameterAluminum micro-adjust, 27.2mm diameter
Wheels & tires
HubsShimano 105SCShimano 105
RimsSun Metal M-13 II, 32-holeMavic CXP 21, 32-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 1.8 mm straight gaugeDT stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire700 x 23c Michelin Hi Lite Comp700 x 23c Michelin Axial Select
Wheel size700c wheels700c wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement1995 Raleigh R6002000 Raleigh R600
Selected size / positionLegacy referenceLegacy reference
Head-tube angle73°73°
Seat-tube angle72.5°72°
Chainstay / rear center410 mm408.9 mm
Wheelbase991 mm990.6 mm
Fork offset / rake45 mm—

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 9, 2026.