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1997 Raleigh R300 · 2001 Raleigh R300

Specification1997 Raleigh R3002001 Raleigh R300
Overview
Model year19972001
BrandRaleighRaleigh
ModelR300R300
Bicycle typeTouringTouring
Archive ID6754136097
Original MSRP$599.99$649.99
ColorsGreenYakima Red
Sizes17", 19", 21", 23"Large, medium, small, xlarge
Weight24 lb—
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded
Frame material7005 aluminum7005 aluminum
ForkRaleighRaleigh
Fork materialChromoly, unicrown crownChromoly, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/AN/A
Drivetrain
Component groupShimano RSXTouring Mix
ShiftersShimano RSX STI Dual ControlShimano Sora STI Dual Control
Front derailleurShimano RSX top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mmShimano Sora
Rear derailleurShimano RSX GSShimano Sora SS
CranksetShimano RSX, 26/36/46 teethShimano Sora, 30/42/52 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-LP26, 118 mm spindleCartridge
BB shell width68mm English—
Rear cogs7-speed, 11 - 24 teeth8-speed, 12 - 25 teeth
ChainKMC SS-91S, 1/2 X 3/32"KMC IG-31, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsAluminum cage w/clips & strapsResin body/aluminum cage w/clips & straps
Brakes
BrakesShimano Alivio M-System brakes, Shimano RSX leversAvid Shorty 4 brakes, Shimano Sora STI Dual Control levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1" aluminum1" steel
HandlebarAluminumAluminum drop bar
Handlebar extensionsN/ANot included
StemChromolyAluminum, adjustable
SaddleSella Stratos Hyper ExpertSelle Stratos Road
SeatpostAluminum micro-adjust, 27.2 mm diameterAluminum, suspension
Wheels & tires
HubsShimano AlivioAluminum QR
RimsWeinmann Zac 19, 36-holeAlex DM-18, 36-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 2.0mm straight gaugeStainless steel, 14g
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples—
Front tire700 x 28c Continental Super Sport700 x 28c Michelin Axial Sport
Wheel size700c wheels700c wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement1997 Raleigh R3002001 Raleigh R300
Selected size / positionLegacy referenceLegacy reference
Head-tube angle71°71°
Seat-tube angle74°74°
Chainstay / rear center447 mm447 mm
Wheelbase1059.2 mm1059.2 mm
Fork offset / rake50.8 mm—

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