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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 M50 has a 14% lower climbing ratio than 2000 Raleigh M50.

    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 M50Size Legacy reference · 42/34/22T · 11–30T · 7-speed
Lowest0.73:1Highest3.82:1Total range521%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear5.2 mphHighest gear26.8 mph

Uses front tire 26×2.1; rear size isn’t listed.

2000 Raleigh M50Size Legacy reference · 42/34/24T · 11–28T · 7-speed
Lowest0.86:1Highest3.82:1Total range445%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear6.0 mphHighest gear26.5 mph

Uses front tire 26×1.95; 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 M50
2000 Raleigh M50
Overview
Model Year
1997
2000
Brand
Raleigh
Raleigh
Model
M50
M50
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, non-suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$329.99
$350.00
Colors
Blackened blue, Green Khrome/Black
Blackout 2 Blue, Silver Medal
Sizes
14.5", 16.5", 18", 20", 22"
14", 16", 18", 20", 22", 24"
Weight
29 lb
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Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Chromoly main triangle/hi-tensile steel rear stays
7005 aluminum w/replaceable derailleur hanger
Fork
Raleigh
RST 281-R, 2.0" travel
Fork Material
Chromoly, unicrown crown
Aluminum/chromoly, triple-clamp crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano STX-RC/Alivio
Mountain Mix
Shifters
Grip Shift SRT-400i
Shimano Acera EZ Fire Plus
Front Derailleur
Shimano Alivio top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Shimano Altus C90 top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano STX
Shimano Acera
Crankset
Shimano Alivio, 22/34/42 teeth
Shimano Altus C90, 24/34/42 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-LP26, 110 mm spindle
Shimano BB-CT92, 116mm spindle
BB Shell Width
68mm English
68mm English
Rear Cogs
7-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-IG31, 1/2 x 3/32"
KMC Z-51, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Resin
MTB nylon
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Alivio M-System brakes, Dia-Compe SS-8 levers
Tektro linear-pull brakes, Shimano Acera levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1" steel
1 1/8" threadless WTB Momentum Comp ST
Handlebar
Aluminum
Aluminum
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Chromoly
Aluminum, high rise
Saddle
Sella Stratos HyperPlush
Selle Stratos Enhanced Comfort
Seatpost
Aluminum micro-adjust, 26.0 mm diameter
Aluminum micro-adjust, 27.2mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano RM-40
Shimano Acera
Rims
Vuelta VMC 1.2, 36-hole
Rodi Strong II, 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
26 x 2.10" multi-terrain
26 x 1.95" Kenda K-850
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
71°
71°
Seat-tube angle
73°
73°
Chainstay / rear center
425.4 mm
424.2 mm
Wheelbase
1043.9 mm
1056.6 mm
Fork offset / rake
44.4 mm
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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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