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Compare published geometry, gearing and specifications for up to three bicycles.

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At a glance

Key differences

Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.

  1. Handling

    1994 Raleigh M40 has a 1.0° slacker head-tube angle than 1997 Raleigh M40 in the archived geometry. Frame size is not identified for 1997 Raleigh M40 and 1994 Raleigh M40.

    Fork offset, tire size and wheelbase also affect steering; head angle alone is not a handling verdict.

  2. Gearing

    1997 Raleigh M40 has a 21% lower climbing ratio than 1994 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.

1997 Raleigh M40Size Legacy reference · 42/34/22T · 11–28T · 7-speed
Lowest0.79:1Highest3.82:1Total range486%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear5.5 mphHighest gear26.6 mph

Uses front tire 26×2; rear size isn’t listed.

1994 Raleigh M40Size Legacy reference · 48/38/28T · 14–28T · 6-speed
Lowest1.00:1Highest3.43:1Total range343%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear7.0 mphHighest gear24.1 mph

Uses front tire 26×2.1; 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 M40
1994 Raleigh M40
Overview
Model Year
1997
1994
Brand
Raleigh
Raleigh
Model
M40
M40
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, non-suspension
Mountain bike, non-suspension
Original MSRP
$279.99
$289.00
Colors
Dark blue, Red
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Sizes
14.5", 16", 18", 20", 22", womens 16", womens 19"
14.5", 16.5", 18", 20", 22", womens 17", womens 19"
Weight
30.5 lb
29.5 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded steel
Frame Material
Chromoly seat tube/hi-tensile steel
Chromoly seat tube
Fork
Raleigh
Chromoly, oversize
Fork Material
Chromoly, unicrown crown
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Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano Alivio/AceraX
Shimano Altus C50
Shifters
Grip Shift MRX-170
Shimano Altus C50 top-mount w/Optical Gear Display
Front Derailleur
Shimano AceraX top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Shimano C50
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Alivio
Shimano C50
Crankset
Shimano Altus, 22/34/42 teeth
Tracer MX-1i, 28/38/48 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Sealed cartridge, 116 mm spindle
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BB Shell Width
68mm English
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Rear Cogs
7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
6-speed, 14 - 28 teeth
Chain
KMC SS-70S, 1/2 X 3/32"
Shimano UG-50
Pedals
Resin
MTB resin
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Altus brakes, aluminum levers
Alloy brakes, levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1" steel
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Handlebar
Steel
Steel ATB
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
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Stem
Steel
TIG-welded steel
Saddle
Sella Stratos HyperPlush
Comfort Foam
Seatpost
Aluminum micro-adjust, 26.0 mm diameter
Steel MICRO-ADJUST
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano RM-40
Alloy
Rims
Weinmann 519, 36-hole
Alloy, 36-hole
Spokes
Stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
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Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
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Front Tire
26 x 2.00" multi-terrain
26 x 2.10" Maxxis
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
71°
70°
Seat-tube angle
73°
72°
Chainstay / rear center
425.4 mm
436.9 mm
Wheelbase
1043.9 mm
1054.1 mm
Fork offset / rake
44.4 mm
43.2 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.

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