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1997 Raleigh C30 · 1999 Raleigh C30

Specification1997 Raleigh C301999 Raleigh C30
Overview
Model year19971999
BrandRaleighRaleigh
ModelC30C30
Bicycle typeCity/commuterHybrid
Archive ID6417889598
Original MSRP$249.99$269.99
ColorsElectric blackened purple, moss green/blackBlackened Green, Cherrywood
Sizes15", 17", 19", 21", 23", womens 16", womens 19"15", 17", 19", 21", 23", womens 16", womens 19"
Weight29.75 lb30.5 lb
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded
Frame materialChromoly seat tube/hi-tensile steelChromoly seat tube/hi-tensile steel
ForkRaleighRaleigh
Fork materialHi-tensile steel, unicrown crownChromoly/hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/AN/A
Drivetrain
Component groupShimano AceraXHybrid Mix
ShiftersGrip Shift MRX-170Shimano Revo TY-40
Front derailleurShimano AceraX top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mmShimano AceraX top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm
Rear derailleurShimano AceraXShimano AceraX
CranksetTracer MA-4i, 22/34/42 teethShimano AceraX, 24/34/42 teeth
Bottom bracketVictor VPB-33, 116 mm spindleVictor VPB-33, 117.5mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English68mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 14 - 28 teeth7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-UG50, 1/2 x 3/32"KMC Z-51, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsResinWellgo LU-983
Brakes
BrakesShimano Altus brakes, aluminum leversProMax linear-pull brakes, ProMax alloy levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1" steel1" Victor VP-H67
HandlebarSteelSteel
Handlebar extensionsN/ANot included
StemSteelSteel
SaddleSella Stratos HyperPlushSelle Stratos Hyper Expert Duo-Compound Lycra Comfort
SeatpostSteel micro-adjust, 26.0 mm diameterAluminum micro-adjust, 26.0mm diameter
Wheels & tires
HubsAluminum quick releaseJoy Tech OS aluminum, Q/R
RimsWeinmann 519, 36-holeWeinmann 519, 36-hole
SpokesSteel, 2.0mm straight gaugeChung Nan stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire700 x 38c multi-terrain700 x 38c Kenda K-830
Wheel size700c wheels700c wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement1997 Raleigh C301999 Raleigh C30
Selected size / positionLegacy referenceLegacy reference
Head-tube angle71°71°
Seat-tube angle73°73°
Chainstay / rear center431.8 mm431.8 mm
Wheelbase1041.4 mm1038.9 mm
Fork offset / rake40.6 mm40.6 mm

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