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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. Gearing

    1997 Raleigh M30 has a 8% lower climbing ratio than 1996 Raleigh M30.

    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 M30Size Legacy reference · 42/34/22T · 14–28T · 7-speed
Lowest0.79:1Highest3.00:1Total range382%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear5.5 mphHighest gear20.9 mph

Uses front tire 26×2; rear size isn’t listed.

1996 Raleigh M30Size Legacy reference · 38/32/24T · 11–28T · 7-speed
Lowest0.86:1Highest3.45:1Total range403%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear6.0 mphHighest gear24.1 mph

Uses front tire 26×2; 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 M30
1996 Raleigh M30
Overview
Model Year
1997
1996
Brand
Raleigh
Raleigh
Model
M30
M30
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, non-suspension
Mountain bike, non-suspension
Original MSRP
$239.99
$269.99
Colors
Green, Red
H-Blue-O Khrome Doppler, Patriot Doppler
Sizes
14.5", 16", 18", 20", 22", womens 16", womens 19"
14.5", 16.5", 18", 20", 22", womens 16", womens 19"
Weight
31.2 lb
30 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
Shimano Altus EZ Fire
Front Derailleur
Shimano AceraX top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Shimano Altus top-swing, bottom-pull/bottom bracket mount
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, Shimano Altus levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1" steel
1" Victor VP-H67
Handlebar
Steel
Live Chin LCH-685S
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
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
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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
26 x 2.00" multi-terrain
26 x 2.00" Duro
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
71°
71°
Seat-tube angle
73°
73°
Chainstay / rear center
425.4 mm
426.7 mm
Wheelbase
1043.9 mm
1043.9 mm
Fork offset / rake
44.4 mm
44.5 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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