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1993 Raleigh M30 · 1997 Raleigh M30

Specification1993 Raleigh M301997 Raleigh M30
Overview
Model year19931997
BrandRaleighRaleigh
ModelM30M30
Bicycle typeMountain bike, non-suspensionMountain bike, non-suspension
Archive ID4348464549
Original MSRP$250.00$239.99
Colors—Green, red
Sizes13.5, 15.5, 17.5, 19.5, 21.5. Womens: 17, 19.14.5", 16", 18", 20", 22", womens 16", womens 19"
Weight30 lb31.2 lb
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-welded steelTIG-welded
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 AceraX
ShiftersShimano Tourney 15 thumbshiftersGrip Shift MRX-170
Front derailleurShimano Tourney 15Shimano AceraX top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Tourney 15Shimano AceraX
CranksetSR aluminum, 28/38/48 teethTracer MA-4i, 22/34/42 teeth
Bottom bracket—Victor VPB-33, 116 mm spindle
BB shell width—68mm English
Rear cogs5-speed, 14 - 28 teeth7-speed, 14 - 28 teeth
ChainKMC HP-20Shimano CN-UG50, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsResin Mtn. SportResin
Brakes
BrakesLee Chi 717A brakes, leversShimano Altus brakes, aluminum levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset—1" steel
HandlebarSteel, FlatSteel
Handlebar extensions—Not included
StemTIG SteelSteel
SaddleLycra RaleighSella Stratos HyperPlush
SeatpostSteel Blk 300mmSteel micro-adjust, 26.0 mm diameter
Wheels & tires
HubsFront: King Kong 337, Rear: King Kong alloyAluminum quick release
RimsAraya MP-22, 36-holeWeinmann 519, 36-hole
Spokes—Steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipples—Brass nipples
Front tire26 x 1.95" Cheng Shin26 x 2.00" multi-terrain
Wheel size26" wheels26" wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement1993 Raleigh M301997 Raleigh M30
Selected size / positionLegacy referenceLegacy reference
Head-tube angle70°71°
Seat-tube angle70°73°
Chainstay / rear center436.1 mm425.4 mm
Wheelbase—1043.9 mm
Fork offset / rake45 mm44.4 mm

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