Specifications
- Frame
- Hi-tensile steel
- Brakes
- Coaster brake
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Key differences
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- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2006 Raleigh Retroglide.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Ratio2.30:1
Estimated speed at 90 RPMGear
Uses front tire 26×2.125; rear size isn’t listed.
Ratio2.30:1
Estimated speed at 90 RPMGear
Uses front tire 26×2.125; 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.
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Specification
1997 Raleigh Retroglide
2006 Raleigh Retroglide
Overview
Model Year
1997
2006
Brand
Raleigh
Raleigh
Model
Retroglide
Retroglide
Bicycle Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Original MSRP
$189.99
$250.00
Colors
Classic black/cream, Classic Green/Cream
Green, Aqua, Red, Grape
Sizes
Mens, womens
18", 17"L
Weight
33 lb
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Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Hi-tensile steel
Atomic 13 Aluminum
Fork
Raleigh
Raleigh
Fork Material
Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Steel, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Crankset
1-piece 6 1/2", 46 teeth
One-piece, 46 teeth
Bottom Bracket
One piece
8pc Loose Ball
BB Shell Width
American 24tpi
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Rear Cogs
1-speed, 20 teeth
1-speed, 20 teeth
Chain
KMC 410, 1/2 x 1/8"
KMC Z510
Pedals
Resin
Cruiser Platform
Brakes
Brakes
Coaster brake
Coaster Brake
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1" steel
1 1/8" threaded steel
Handlebar
Cruiser Bend
Steel Cruiser 700x80mm
Handlebar Extensions
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Not included
Stem
Aluminum
Alloy Cruiser 2-bolt clamp
Saddle
Cruiser w/springs
Raleigh Cruiser Deluxe
Seatpost
Steel, 22.2 mm (7/8 inch) diameter
Aluminum micro-adjust, 27.2mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: Kung Ten steel, nutted, Rear: Kung Ten coaster brake
Front: Alloy Joytech, Rear: Alloy Joytech Coaster
Rims
Rigida AS-26, 36-hole
Alex Zuma, 36-hole
Spokes
Stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
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Front Tire
26 x 2.125" classic whitewall
26 x 2.125" Kenda Cruiser whitewall
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
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Head-tube angle
72°
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Seat-tube angle
72°
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Chainstay / rear center
476.2 mm
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Wheelbase
1104.9 mm
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Fork offset / rake
44.4 mm
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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.