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At a glance

Key differences

Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.

  1. Identity & price

    These bicycles are categorized differently: 1997 Raleigh C40 is City & Commuter; 1996 Raleigh C40 is Hybrid.

  2. Handling

    1996 Raleigh C40 has a 1.0° slacker head-tube angle than 1997 Raleigh C40 in the archived geometry. Frame size is not identified for 1997 Raleigh C40 and 1996 Raleigh C40.

    Fork offset, tire size and wheelbase also affect steering; head angle alone is not a handling verdict.

  3. Gearing

    1997 Raleigh C40 has a 8% lower climbing ratio than 1996 Raleigh C40.

    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 C40Size Legacy reference · 42/34/22T · 11–28T · 7-speed
Lowest0.79:1Highest3.82:1Total range486%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear5.8 mphHighest gear28.1 mph

Uses front tire 700C×38; rear size isn’t listed.

1996 Raleigh C40Size Legacy reference · 42/34/24T · 11–28T · 7-speed
Lowest0.86:1Highest3.82:1Total range445%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear6.3 mphHighest gear28.1 mph

Uses front tire 700C×38; 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 C40
1996 Raleigh C40
Overview
Model Year
1997
1996
Brand
Raleigh
Raleigh
Model
C40
C40
Bicycle Type
City/commuter
Hybrid
Original MSRP
$289.99
$314.99
Colors
Champagne khrome pearl, Opal Blue Pearl
Bronze Age Black Doppler, Green
Sizes
15", 17", 19", 21", 23", womens 16", womens 19"
15", 17", 19", 21", 23", womens 16", womens 19"
Weight
29 lb
28.3 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
Chromoly, unicrown crown
Chromoly, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano Alivio/AceraX
Shimano Altus C90
Shifters
Grip Shift MRX-170
Grip Shift MRX-100
Front Derailleur
Shimano AceraX top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Shimano AceraX top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Alivio
Shimano Alivio
Crankset
Shimano Altus, 22/34/42 teeth
Tracer, 24/34/42 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Sealed cartridge, 116 mm spindle
Shimano BB-CT91, 116 mm spindle
BB Shell Width
68mm English
68mm English
Rear Cogs
7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain
KMC SS-70S, 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, Lee Chi 319A levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1" steel
1" Victor VP-H67
Handlebar
Steel
Hsin Lung MTB 154
Handlebar Extensions
—
Not included
Stem
Steel
Lee Chi
Saddle
Sella Stratos HyperPlush
Sella Stratos HyperSoft
Seatpost
Aluminum micro-adjust, 26.0 mm diameter
Lee Chi SP-204 alloy, 26.0 mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano RM-40
—
Rims
Weinmann 519, 36-hole
Weinmann 519, 36-hole
Spokes
Stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Chung Nan stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
700 x 38c multi-terrain
700 x 38c Kenda K-830
Wheel Size
700c wheels
700c wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
71°
70°
Seat-tube angle
73°
74°
Chainstay / rear center
431.8 mm
431.8 mm
Wheelbase
1041.4 mm
1041.4 mm
Fork offset / rake
40.6 mm
40 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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