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1997 Raleigh C200 · 2001 Raleigh C200

Specification1997 Raleigh C2002001 Raleigh C200
Overview
Model year19972001
BrandRaleighRaleigh
ModelC200C200
Bicycle typeCity/commuterComfort/commuter
Archive ID6106536171
Original MSRP$379.99$429.99
ColorsSilverBlue
Sizes17", 19", 21", 23"Large, medium, small, womens medium, womens small, xlarge, xsmall
Weight27 lb—
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded
Frame material7005 aluminum6061 T6 aluminum
ForkRaleighRock Shox Metro XC, 2.0" travel
Fork materialChromoly, unicrown crownAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/AN/A
Drivetrain
Component groupShimano AltusHybrid Mix
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-400iShimano Revo
Front derailleurShimano Alivio top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mmShimano C202
Rear derailleurShimano STXShimano C201 Rapid-Rise
CranksetShimano Alivio, 22/34/42 teethShimano C202, 28/38/48 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-LP26, 116 mm spindleSealed cartridge
BB shell width68mm English—
Rear cogs7-speed, 11 - 30 teeth8-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG31, 1/2 x 3/32"KMC IG-31, 1/2 x 1/8"
PedalsResinPlatform, comfort
Brakes
BrakesShimano Altus brakes, aluminum leversProMax linear-pull brakes, Tektro Comfort 390A levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1" steel1" steel
HandlebarSteelAluminum, rise
Handlebar extensionsN/ANot included
StemChromolyAluminum, adjustable
SaddleSella Stratos HyperPlushSelle Stratos Enhanced Comfort
SeatpostAluminum micro-adjust, 27.2 mm diameterAluminum, suspension
Wheels & tires
HubsShimano RM-40Aluminum O/S
RimsWeinmann 519, 36-holeAlex DM-18, 36-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 2.0mm straight gaugeStainless steel, 14g straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples—
Front tire700 x 38c multi-terrain700 x 38c multi-terrain
Wheel size700c wheels700c wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement1997 Raleigh C2002001 Raleigh C200
Selected size / positionLegacy referenceLegacy reference
Head-tube angle71°71°
Seat-tube angle73°73°
Chainstay / rear center425.4 mm431.8 mm
Wheelbase1043.9 mm1038.9 mm
Fork offset / rake40.6 mm—

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