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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; 1999 Raleigh C40 is Hybrid.

  2. Gearing

    1997 Raleigh C40 has a 21% lower climbing ratio than 1999 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.

1999 Raleigh C40Size Legacy reference · 48/38/28T · 11–28T · 7-speed
Lowest1.00:1Highest4.36:1Total range436%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear7.4 mphHighest gear32.1 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
1999 Raleigh C40
Overview
Model Year
1997
1999
Brand
Raleigh
Raleigh
Model
C40
C40
Bicycle Type
City/commuter
Hybrid
Original MSRP
$289.99
$324.99
Colors
Champagne khrome pearl, Opal Blue Pearl
Champagne Vapor, Lunar Blue
Sizes
15", 17", 19", 21", 23", womens 16", womens 19"
15", 17", 19", 21", 23", womens 16", womens 19"
Weight
29 lb
27.5 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Chromoly seat tube/hi-tensile steel
7005 aluminum
Fork
Raleigh
Raleigh
Fork Material
Chromoly, unicrown crown
Chromoly/hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano Alivio/AceraX
Hybrid Mix
Shifters
Grip Shift MRX-170
Shimano Revo
Front Derailleur
Shimano AceraX top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Shimano Nexave top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Alivio
Shimano Alivio
Crankset
Shimano Altus, 22/34/42 teeth
Shimano Nexave, 28/38/48 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Sealed cartridge, 116 mm spindle
Shimano BB-TY30, 110mm 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 Z-51, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Resin
Wellgo LU-983
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Altus brakes, aluminum levers
Tektro 824A linear-pull brakes, Tektro RBP-379A levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1" steel
1" Victor VP-H67
Handlebar
Steel
Aluminum
Handlebar Extensions
—
Not included
Stem
Steel
Steel
Saddle
Sella Stratos HyperPlush
Selle Stratos Hyper Expert Duo-Compound Lycra Comfort
Seatpost
Aluminum micro-adjust, 26.0 mm diameter
Aluminum, suspension, 27.2mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano RM-40
Shimano RM40
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°
71°
Seat-tube angle
73°
73°
Chainstay / rear center
431.8 mm
431.8 mm
Wheelbase
1041.4 mm
1038.9 mm
Fork offset / rake
40.6 mm
40.6 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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