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1993 Raleigh M30 · 1996 Raleigh M30

Specification1993 Raleigh M301996 Raleigh M30
Overview
Model year19931996
BrandRaleighRaleigh
ModelM30M30
Bicycle typeMountain bike, non-suspensionMountain bike, non-suspension
Archive ID4348455203
Original MSRP$250.00$269.99
Colors—H-Blue-O Khrome Doppler, Patriot Doppler
Sizes13.5, 15.5, 17.5, 19.5, 21.5. Womens: 17, 19.14.5", 16.5", 18", 20", 22", womens 16", womens 19"
Weight30 lb30 lb
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-welded steelTIG-welded steel
Frame materialHigh-tensile/chrome-moly steelChromoly seat tube/hi-tensile steel
ForkHigh-tensile steelRaleigh
Fork material—Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Rear shock—N/A
Drivetrain
Component groupShimano TourneyShimano Altus C90
ShiftersShimano Tourney 15 thumbshiftersShimano Altus EZ Fire
Front derailleurShimano Tourney 15Shimano Altus top-swing, bottom-pull/bottom bracket mount
Rear derailleurShimano Tourney 15Shimano Altus
CranksetSR aluminum, 28/38/48 teethTracer, 24/32/38 teeth
Bottom bracket—Victor VPBC-90P, 116 mm spindle
BB shell width—68mm English
Rear cogs5-speed, 14 - 28 teeth7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainKMC HP-20KMC UG-50, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsResin Mtn. SportWellgo LU-943
Brakes
BrakesLee Chi 717A brakes, leversShimano Altus brakes, Shimano Altus levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset—1" Victor VP-H67
HandlebarSteel, FlatLive Chin LCH-685S
Handlebar extensions—Not included
StemTIG SteelLive Chin LCS-739N
SaddleLycra RaleighSella Stratos HyperSoft
SeatpostSteel Blk 300mmHsin Lung SP-200, 26.0 mm diameter
Wheels & tires
HubsFront: King Kong 337, Rear: King Kong alloy—
RimsAraya MP-22, 36-holeWeinmann 519, 36-hole
Spokes—Chung Nan stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipples—Brass nipples
Front tire26 x 1.95" Cheng Shin26 x 2.00" Duro
Wheel size26" wheels26" wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement1993 Raleigh M301996 Raleigh M30
Selected size / positionLegacy referenceLegacy reference
Head-tube angle70°71°
Seat-tube angle70°73°
Chainstay / rear center436.1 mm426.7 mm
Wheelbase—1043.9 mm
Fork offset / rake45 mm44.5 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 11, 2026.