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- Easton Elan 3
- Groupset
- Shimano 600 Ultegra
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Key differences
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- Identity & price
1997 Raleigh R700 had an original MSRP $300 lower than 2001 Raleigh R700.
Original MSRP is the published list price when new, not today’s used-bike value.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest1.70:1Highest4.42:1Total range260%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 700C×23; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest1.70:1Highest4.82:1Total range284%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 700C×23; 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
1997 Raleigh R700
2001 Raleigh R700
Overview
Model Year
1997
2001
Brand
Raleigh
Raleigh
Model
R700
R700
Bicycle Type
Road race & triathlon
Road race & triathlon
Original MSRP
$1,199.99
$1,499.99
Colors
Pearl white
Bright Yellow/Black Fade
Sizes
50 cm, 54 cm, 56 cm, 58 cm, 60 cm
47cm, 50cm, 53cm, 56cm, 59cm, 62cm
Weight
22 lb
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Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Easton Elan 3
7005 aluminum, butted
Fork
Kinesis
Raleigh
Fork Material
Carbon fiber composite, aero crown
Carbon fiber composite, aero crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano 600 Ultegra
Shimano Ultegra
Shifters
Shimano 600 Ultegra STI Dual Control
Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control
Front Derailleur
Shimano 600 Ultegra, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Shimano Ultegra
Rear Derailleur
Shimano 600 Ultegra
Shimano Ultegra SS
Crankset
Shimano 600 Ultegra, 39/53 teeth
Shimano Ultegra, 39/53 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-UN52, 115 mm spindle
Shimano BB-5500
BB Shell Width
68mm English
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Rear Cogs
8-speed, 12 - 23 teeth
9-speed, 11 - 23 teeth
Chain
KMC SS-91S, 1/2 X 3/32"
Shimano CN-HG72, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Wellgo RC-9701 clipless
Wellgo WPD-R4 clipless
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano 600 Ultegra Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano 600 Ultegra levers
Shimano Ultegra Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1" aluminum
1 1/8" threadless Tange Seiki aheadset
Handlebar
Aluminum
ITM Super Racing 330
Handlebar Extensions
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Not included
Stem
Aluminum
ITM Alutig
Saddle
Selle Bassano Vuelta, chromoly rails
Selle Italia Octavia Gel
Seatpost
Aluminum micro-adjust, 27.2 mm diameter
Aluminum micro-adjust
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano 600 Ultegra
Shimano WH-6500
Rims
Mavic CXP 14, 28-hole
Shimano WH-6500, 16-hole
Spokes
Stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Bladed
Spoke Nipples
Alloy nipples
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Front Tire
700 x 23c Continental Super Sport Ultra
700 x 23c Michelin Axial Pro
Wheel Size
700c wheels
700c wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
73°
73°
Seat-tube angle
72.5°
72°
Chainstay / rear center
408.9 mm
408.9 mm
Wheelbase
990.6 mm
990.6 mm
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.