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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

    1999 Raleigh M600 has a 6% lower climbing ratio than 1997 Raleigh M600.

    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 M600Size Legacy reference · 42/32/22T · 11–30T · 8-speed
Lowest0.73:1Highest3.82:1Total range521%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear5.2 mphHighest gear26.8 mph

Uses front tire 26×2.1; rear size isn’t listed.

1999 Raleigh M600Size Legacy reference · 44/32/22T · 11–32T · 9-speed
Lowest0.69:1Highest4.00:1Total range582%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear3.7 mphHighest gear21.6 mph

Uses front tire 20×2.1; 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 M600
1999 Raleigh M600
Overview
Model Year
1997
1999
Brand
Raleigh
Raleigh
Model
M600
M600
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$799.99
$759.99
Colors
Red
Black/Blue Fade
Sizes
16", 18", 20", 22"
16", 18", 20", 22"
Weight
27 lb
26.2 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
7005 aluminum
7005 aluminum w/replaceable derailleur hanger
Fork
Rock Shox Indy XC
Answer Manitou Spyder R, 3.15" travel
Fork Material
Magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano Deore LX/STX
Shimano Deore LX/XT
Shifters
Shimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Front Derailleur
Shimano STX-RC top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Shimano Deore LX top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore LX SGS
Shimano Deore XT GS
Crankset
Shimano STX-RC, 22/32/42 teeth
Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-LP26, 110 mm spindle
Shimano BB-LP27, 110mm spindle
BB Shell Width
68mm English
68mm English
Rear Cogs
8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain
KMC SS-91S, 1/2 X 3/32"
Shimano CN-HG72, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Aluminum cage w/clips & straps
Wellgo WPD-813 clipless
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers
Avid SD-10 brakes, Avid AD-1.0 L levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless Tange-Seiki ST-E
1 1/8" threadless Tange-Seiki RBC-2
Handlebar
Aluminum
Titec Enduro HF
Handlebar Extensions
Aluminum
TIG alloy
Stem
Aluminum
Aluminum
Saddle
Selle Bassano Vuelta
WTB SST, hollow chromoly rails
Seatpost
Aluminum micro-adjust, 27.2 mm diameter
Aluminum micro-adjust, 27.2mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: Shimano STX-RC suspension, Rear: Shimano STX-RC
Shimano Deore LX
Rims
Weinmann Zac 19, 32-hole
Weinmann Zac 19, 32-hole
Spokes
Stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Chung Nan stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
26 x 2.10" IRC Mythos XC
20 x 2.10" IRC Mythos XC
Wheel Size
26" wheels
20" 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
425.4 mm
Wheelbase
1059.2 mm
1051.6 mm
Fork offset / rake
40.6 mm
33 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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