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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

    1997 Raleigh R300 has a 10% lower climbing ratio than 1999 Raleigh R300.

    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 R300Size Legacy reference · 46/36/26T · 11–24T · 7-speed
Lowest1.08:1Highest4.18:1Total range386%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear7.7 mphHighest gear29.9 mph

Uses front tire 700C×28; rear size isn’t listed.

1999 Raleigh R300Size Legacy reference · 52/42/30T · 12–25T · 8-speed
Lowest1.20:1Highest4.33:1Total range361%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear8.6 mphHighest gear31.0 mph

Uses front tire 700C×28; 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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Complete specification tableShows different published values and gaps where a bicycle lacks data. Different wording reflects source language, not necessarily different components. Swipe for more columns.
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Specification
1997 Raleigh R300
1999 Raleigh R300
Overview
Model Year
1997
1999
Brand
Raleigh
Raleigh
Model
R300
R300
Bicycle Type
Touring
Touring
Original MSRP
$599.99
$649.99
Colors
Green
Ultra Red
Sizes
17", 19", 21", 23"
17", 19", 21", 23"
Weight
24 lb
25 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
7005 aluminum
7005 aluminum
Fork
Raleigh
Raleigh
Fork Material
Chromoly, unicrown crown
Chromoly, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano RSX
Shimano RSX Triple
Shifters
Shimano RSX STI Dual Control
Shimano RSX STI Dual Control
Front Derailleur
Shimano RSX top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Shimano RSX top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano RSX GS
Shimano RSX GS
Crankset
Shimano RSX, 26/36/46 teeth
Shimano RSX, 30/42/52 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-LP26, 118 mm spindle
Shimano BB-LP27, 118mm spindle
BB Shell Width
68mm English
68mm English
Rear Cogs
7-speed, 11 - 24 teeth
8-speed, 12 - 25 teeth
Chain
KMC SS-91S, 1/2 X 3/32"
KMC IG-31, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Aluminum cage w/clips & straps
Victor VP-386
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Alivio M-System brakes, Shimano RSX levers
Tektro 915A brakes, Shimano RSX STI levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1" aluminum
1" Tien Hsin TH-360
Handlebar
Aluminum
Modolo
Handlebar Extensions
—
Not included
Stem
Chromoly
Aluminum
Saddle
Sella Stratos Hyper Expert
Selle Stratos Hyper Expert Duo-Compound
Seatpost
Aluminum micro-adjust, 27.2 mm diameter
Aluminum micro-adjust, 27.2mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano Alivio
Shimano Alivio
Rims
Weinmann Zac 19, 36-hole
Weinmann 2519, 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 28c Continental Super Sport
700 x 28c Michelin Tracer
Wheel Size
700c wheels
700c wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
71°
71°
Seat-tube angle
74°
73.5°
Chainstay / rear center
447 mm
447 mm
Wheelbase
1059.2 mm
1064.3 mm
Fork offset / rake
50.8 mm
50.8 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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