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1993 Raleigh M40 · 1994 Raleigh M40

Specification1993 Raleigh M401994 Raleigh M40
Overview
Model year19931994
BrandRaleighRaleigh
ModelM40M40
Bicycle typeMountain bike, non-suspensionMountain bike, non-suspension
Archive ID4460515375
Original MSRP$308.00$289.00
Sizes13.5, 15.5, 17.5, 19.5. Womens: 17, 19.14.5", 16.5", 18", 20", 22", womens 17", womens 19"
Weight30 lb29.5 lb
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-welded steelTIG-welded steel
Frame materialHigh-tensile/chrome-moly steelChromoly seat tube
ForkOS high-tensile steelChromoly, oversize
Drivetrain
Component groupShimano Altus C20Shimano Altus C50
ShiftersShimano Altus C20 RapidfireShimano Altus C50 top-mount w/Optical Gear Display
Front derailleurShimano Altus C20Shimano C50
Rear derailleurShimano Altus C20Shimano C50
CranksetShimano Tourney, 28/38/48 teethTracer MX-1i, 28/38/48 teeth
Rear cogs6-speed, 14 - 28 teeth6-speed, 14 - 28 teeth
ChainKMC HP-20Shimano UG-50
PedalsResin Mtn. SportMTB resin
Brakes
BrakesLee Chi alloy brakes, leversAlloy brakes, levers
Cockpit & contact points
HandlebarSteel Rise BlkSteel ATB
StemTIG Bulge Style OSTIG-welded steel
SaddleLycra RaleighComfort Foam
SeatpostSteel Blk 300mmSteel MICRO-ADJUST
Wheels & tires
HubsFront: King Kong 337, Rear: King Kong alloyAlloy
RimsAraya MP-22, 36-holeAlloy, 36-hole
Front tire26 x 1.95" Cheng Shin26 x 2.10" Maxxis
Wheel size26" wheels26" wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement1993 Raleigh M401994 Raleigh M40
Selected size / positionLegacy referenceLegacy reference
Head-tube angle70°70°
Seat-tube angle70°72°
Chainstay / rear center436.9 mm436.9 mm
Wheelbase—1054.1 mm
Fork offset / rake45.7 mm43.2 mm

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