VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

Bicycle comparison

1997 Raleigh M600 · 1998 Raleigh M600

Specification1997 Raleigh M6001998 Raleigh M600
Overview
Model year19971998
BrandRaleighRaleigh
ModelM600M600
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspensionMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID6504971413
Original MSRP$799.99$899.99
ColorsRedCompetition Cream
Sizes16", 18", 20", 22"16", 18", 20", 22"
Weight27 lb26 lb
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded
Frame material7005 aluminum7005 aluminum
ForkRock Shox Indy XCRock Shox Indy XC
Fork materialMagnesium, triple-clamp crownAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/AN/A
Drivetrain
Component groupShimano Deore LX/STXShimano Deore LX
ShiftersShimano STX-RC RapidFire SLShimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano STX-RC top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mmShimano Deore LX top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore LX SGSShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetShimano STX-RC, 22/32/42 teethShimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-LP26, 110 mm spindleShimano BB-LP27, 110.5mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainKMC SS-91S, 1/2 X 3/32"KMC SS-82, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsAluminum cage w/clips & strapsWellgo WPD-800 clipless
Brakes
BrakesShimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore LX leversShimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" threadless Tange-Seiki ST-E1 1/8" threadless Tange-Seiki RBC-2
HandlebarAluminumAluminum, butted
Handlebar extensionsAluminumAluminum
StemAluminumAluminum
SaddleSelle Bassano VueltaSelle Stratos Hyper Comp
SeatpostAluminum micro-adjust, 27.2 mm diameterAluminum micro-adjust, 27.2mm diameter
Wheels & tires
HubsFront: Shimano STX-RC suspension, Rear: Shimano STX-RCFront: Shimano Deore LX, Rear: Shimano R080
RimsWeinmann Zac 19, 32-holeWeinmann Zac 19, 32-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 1.8mm straight gaugeChung Nan stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.10" IRC Mythos XC26 x 2.10" IRC Mythos XC
Wheel size26" wheels26" wheels

Geometry comparison

One selected size or frame position per bicycle, matching the comparison dropdown choices used when Print / PDF was opened.

Measurement1997 Raleigh M6001998 Raleigh M600
Selected size / positionLegacy referenceLegacy reference
Head-tube angle71°71°
Seat-tube angle73°73°
Chainstay / rear center425.4 mm425.4 mm
Wheelbase1059.2 mm1056.6 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.