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1997 Raleigh C40 · 1995 Raleigh C40

Specification1997 Raleigh C401995 Raleigh C40
Overview
Model year19971995
BrandRaleighRaleigh
ModelC40C40
Bicycle typeCity/commuterHybrid
Archive ID6642029073
Original MSRP$289.99$289.99
ColorsChampagne khrome pearl, opal blue pearlGold/green doppler
Sizes15", 17", 19", 21", 23", womens 16", womens 19"15", 17", 19", 21", 23", womens 16", womens 19"
Weight29 lb—
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded steel
Frame materialChromoly seat tube/hi-tensile steelChromoly seat tube / hi-tensile steel
ForkRaleigh—
Fork materialChromoly, unicrown crownHi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A—
Drivetrain
Component groupShimano Alivio/AceraXShimano Altus C90
ShiftersGrip Shift MRX-170Grip Shift SRT-100
Front derailleurShimano AceraX top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mmShimano Altus C90, bottom-pull/bottom bracket mount
Rear derailleurShimano AlivioShimano Altus C90
CranksetShimano Altus, 22/34/42 teethShimano Altus C90, 24/32/48 teeth
Bottom bracketSealed cartridge, 116 mm spindle—
BB shell width68mm English—
Rear cogs7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainKMC SS-70S, 1/2 X 3/32"Shimano CN-UG50, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsResinWellgo Hi-Impact resin, toe-clip attachable
Brakes
BrakesShimano Altus brakes, aluminum leversShimano Altus C90 brakes, Lee Chi 319A levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1" steel1" Tien Hsin TH steel
HandlebarSteelSteel
Handlebar extensionsN/ANot included
StemSteelSteel
SaddleSella Stratos HyperPlushVetta SE
SeatpostAluminum micro-adjust, 26.0 mm diameterLee Chi alloy SP-204, 26.0 mm diameter
Wheels & tires
HubsShimano RM-40Shimano AceraX
RimsWeinmann 519, 36-holeWeinmann 217, 36-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 2.0mm straight gaugeStainless steel, 1.8 mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire700 x 38c multi-terrain700 x 38c Kenda Directional skinwall
Wheel size700c wheels700c wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement1997 Raleigh C401995 Raleigh C40
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 mm

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