- Frame
- High-tensile/chrome-moly steel
- Groupset
- Shimano Altus C20
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- Chromoly, oversize
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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Handling
1993 Raleigh M40 has a 1.0° slacker head-tube angle than 1996 Raleigh M40 in the archived geometry. Frame size is not identified for 1993 Raleigh M40 and 1996 Raleigh M40.
Fork offset, tire size and wheelbase also affect steering; head angle alone is not a handling verdict.
- Gearing
1996 Raleigh M40 has a 14% lower climbing ratio than 1993 Raleigh M40.
A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest1.00:1Highest3.43:1Total range343%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×1.95; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.86:1Highest3.82:1Total range445%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2; 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
1993 Raleigh M40
1996 Raleigh M40
Overview
Model Year
1993
1996
Brand
Raleigh
Raleigh
Model
M40
M40
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, non-suspension
Mountain bike, non-suspension
Original MSRP
$308.00
$309.99
Colors
—
Bright sand, Pitch blue/green Doppler, Plum Razz Jazz Doppler
Sizes
13.5, 15.5, 17.5, 19.5. Womens: 17, 19.
14.5", 16.5", 18", 20", 22", womens 16", womens 19"
Weight
30 lb
29.8 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded steel
TIG-welded steel
Frame Material
High-tensile/chrome-moly steel
Chromoly, oversize
Fork
OS high-tensile steel
Raleigh
Fork Material
—
Chromoly, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano Altus C20
Shimano AceraX
Shifters
Shimano Altus C20 Rapidfire
Grip Shift MRX-100
Front Derailleur
Shimano Altus C20
Shimano AceraX top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Altus C20
Shimano AceraX
Crankset
Shimano Tourney, 28/38/48 teeth
Tracer, 24/34/42 teeth
Bottom Bracket
—
Shimano BB-LP26, 116 mm spindle
BB Shell Width
—
68mm English
Rear Cogs
6-speed, 14 - 28 teeth
7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain
KMC HP-20
KMC UG-50, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Resin Mtn. Sport
Wellgo LU-943
Brakes
Brakes
Lee Chi alloy brakes, levers
Shimano Altus brakes, Lee Chi 319A levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
—
1" Victor VP-H67
Handlebar
Steel Rise Blk
Hsin Lung MTB 110
Handlebar Extensions
—
Not included
Stem
TIG Bulge Style OS
Hsin Lung MTS 369
Saddle
Lycra Raleigh
Sella Stratos HyperSoft
Seatpost
Steel Blk 300mm
Lee Chi SP-204 alloy, 26.0 mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: King Kong 337, Rear: King Kong alloy
—
Rims
Araya MP-22, 36-hole
Weinmann 519, 36-hole
Spokes
—
Chung Nan stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
—
Brass nipples
Front Tire
26 x 1.95" Cheng Shin
26 x 2.00" Duro
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
70°
71°
Seat-tube angle
70°
73°
Chainstay / rear center
436.9 mm
426.7 mm
Wheelbase
—
1043.9 mm
Fork offset / rake
45.7 mm
44.5 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.