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At a glance

Key differences

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

  1. Identity & price

    These bicycles are categorized differently: 1997 Raleigh C30 is City & Commuter; 1996 Raleigh C30 is Hybrid.

  2. Handling

    1996 Raleigh C30 has a 1.0° slacker head-tube angle than 1997 Raleigh C30 in the archived geometry. Frame size is not identified for 1997 Raleigh C30 and 1996 Raleigh C30.

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

  3. Gearing

    1997 Raleigh C30 has a 8% lower climbing ratio than 1996 Raleigh C30.

    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 C30Size Legacy reference · 42/34/22T · 14–28T · 7-speed
Lowest0.79:1Highest3.00:1Total range382%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear5.8 mphHighest gear22.1 mph

Uses front tire 700C×38; rear size isn’t listed.

1996 Raleigh C30Size Legacy reference · 38/32/24T · 11–28T · 7-speed
Lowest0.86:1Highest3.45:1Total range403%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear6.3 mphHighest gear25.4 mph

Uses front tire 700C×38; 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 C30
1996 Raleigh C30
Overview
Model Year
1997
1996
Brand
Raleigh
Raleigh
Model
C30
C30
Bicycle Type
City/commuter
Hybrid
Original MSRP
$249.99
$274.99
Colors
Electric blackened purple, Moss Green/Black
Rhythm & Blues Black Doppler, Sanctum green Doppler
Sizes
15", 17", 19", 21", 23", womens 16", womens 19"
15", 17", 19", 21", 23", womens 16", womens 19"
Weight
29.75 lb
29.5 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded steel
Frame Material
Chromoly seat tube/hi-tensile steel
Chromoly seat tube/hi-tensile steel
Fork
Raleigh
Raleigh
Fork Material
Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano AceraX
Shimano Altus C90
Shifters
Grip Shift MRX-170
Grip Shift MRX-100
Front Derailleur
Shimano AceraX top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Shimano Altus top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano AceraX
Shimano Altus
Crankset
Tracer MA-4i, 22/34/42 teeth
Tracer, 24/32/38 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Victor VPB-33, 116 mm spindle
Victor VPBC-90P, 116 mm spindle
BB Shell Width
68mm English
68mm English
Rear Cogs
7-speed, 14 - 28 teeth
7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-UG50, 1/2 x 3/32"
KMC UG-50, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Resin
Wellgo LU-943
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Altus brakes, aluminum levers
Shimano Altus brakes, Lee Chi 319A levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1" steel
1" Victor VP-H67
Handlebar
Steel
Live Chin LCH-683S
Handlebar Extensions
—
Not included
Stem
Steel
Live Chin LCS-739N
Saddle
Sella Stratos HyperPlush
Sella Stratos HyperSoft
Seatpost
Steel micro-adjust, 26.0 mm diameter
Hsin Lung SP-200, 26.0 mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Aluminum quick release
—
Rims
Weinmann 519, 36-hole
Weinmann 519, 36-hole
Spokes
Steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Chung Nan stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
700 x 38c multi-terrain
700 x 38c Kenda K-830
Wheel Size
700c wheels
700c wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
71°
70°
Seat-tube angle
73°
74°
Chainstay / rear center
431.8 mm
431.8 mm
Wheelbase
1041.4 mm
1041.4 mm
Fork offset / rake
40.6 mm
40 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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