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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. Identity & price

    1997 Raleigh R700 had an original MSRP $100 lower than 1999 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.

1997 Raleigh R700Size Legacy reference · 53/39T · 12–23T · 8-speed
Lowest1.70:1Highest4.42:1Total range260%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear11.9 mphHighest gear31.1 mph

Uses front tire 700C×23; rear size isn’t listed.

1999 Raleigh R700Size Legacy reference · 53/39T · 12–23T · 9-speed
Lowest1.70:1Highest4.42:1Total range260%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear11.9 mphHighest gear31.1 mph

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.

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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.
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Specification
1997 Raleigh R700
1999 Raleigh R700
Overview
Model Year
1997
1999
Brand
Raleigh
Raleigh
Model
R700
R700
Bicycle Type
Road race & triathlon
Road race & triathlon
Original MSRP
$1,199.99
$1,299.99
Colors
Pearl white
Metamorphic Blue
Sizes
50 cm, 54 cm, 56 cm, 58 cm, 60 cm
50cm, 54cm, 56cm, 58cm, 60cm
Weight
22 lb
20.5 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Easton Elan 3
7005 aluminum, butted
Fork
Kinesis
Kinesis Wedge
Fork Material
Carbon fiber composite, aero crown
Carbon fiber composite/aluminum, unicrown 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, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano 600 Ultegra
Shimano Ultegra GS
Crankset
Shimano 600 Ultegra, 39/53 teeth
Shimano Ultegra, 39/53 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-UN52, 115 mm spindle
Shimano BB-6500, 109.5mm spindle
BB Shell Width
68mm English
68mm English
Rear Cogs
8-speed, 12 - 23 teeth
9-speed, 12 - 23 teeth
Chain
KMC SS-91S, 1/2 X 3/32"
Shimano CN-HG92, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Wellgo RC-9701 clipless
Wellgo WPD-R1 clipless
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano 600 Ultegra Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano 600 Ultegra levers
Shimano Ultegra Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano Ultegra STI levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1" aluminum
1" Tange-Seiki DX-2
Handlebar
Aluminum
Profile Hammer
Handlebar Extensions
—
Not included
Stem
Aluminum
Aluminum
Saddle
Selle Bassano Vuelta, chromoly rails
Selle Italia Sphere FeC
Seatpost
Aluminum micro-adjust, 27.2 mm diameter
Aluminum micro-adjust, 27.2mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano 600 Ultegra
Shimano Ultegra
Rims
Mavic CXP 14, 28-hole
Mavic CXP 21, 32-hole
Spokes
Stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Marwi stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Alloy nipples
Alloy nipples
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°
72.5°
Chainstay / rear center
408.9 mm
408.9 mm
Wheelbase
990.6 mm
990.6 mm
Fork offset / rake
44.4 mm
45.7 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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