- Frame
- 7005 aluminum, butted
- Groupset
- Shimano 105SC
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- 7005 aluminum, butted
- Groupset
- Shimano 105SC
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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Gearing
1997 Raleigh R600 has a 29% lower climbing ratio than 1996 Raleigh R600.
A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.
- Identity & price
1997 Raleigh R600 had an original MSRP $150 lower than 1996 Raleigh R600.
Original MSRP is the published list price when new, not today’s used-bike value.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest1.30:1Highest4.33:1Total range332%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 700C×23; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest1.83:1Highest4.82:1Total range264%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 700C×23; 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.
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.
Specification
1997 Raleigh R600
1996 Raleigh R600
Overview
Model Year
1997
1996
Brand
Raleigh
Raleigh
Model
R600
R600
Bicycle Type
Road/sport
Road/sport
Original MSRP
$899.99
$1,049.99
Colors
Red
Red
Sizes
50 cm, 54 cm, 56 cm, 58 cm, 60 cm
50 cm, 54 cm, 56 cm, 58 cm, 60 cm
Weight
22 lb
22.5 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
Welded aluminum
Frame Material
7005 aluminum, butted
7005 aluminum, butted
Fork
Kinesis
Kinesis
Fork Material
Aluminum, bonded, aero crown
Aluminum, bonded, aero crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano 105SC
Shimano 105SC
Shifters
Shimano 105SC STI Dual Control
Shimano 105SC STI Dual Control
Front Derailleur
Shimano 105SC, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Shimano 105SC, bottom-pull/braze-on
Rear Derailleur
Shimano 105SC GS
Shimano 105SC GS
Crankset
Shimano 105SC, 30/42/52 teeth
Shimano 105SC, 42/53 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-UN52, 118 mm spindle
Shimano BB-UN51, 107 mm spindle
BB Shell Width
68mm English
68mm English
Rear Cogs
8-speed, 12 - 23 teeth
8-speed, 11 - 23 teeth
Chain
KMC SS-91S, 1/2 X 3/32"
KMC SS-91S, 1/2 X 3/32"
Pedals
Aluminum cage w/clips & straps
Wellgo LU-908A w/clips & straps
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano 105SC Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano 105SC levers
Shimano 105SC Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano 105SC levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1" aluminum
1" Tange-Seiki alloy
Handlebar
Aluminum
Hsin Lung alloy
Stem
Aluminum
Kalloy alloy
Saddle
Selle Bassano Vuelta, chromoly rails
Vetta TT Transverse Racing
Seatpost
Aluminum micro-adjust, 27.2 mm diameter
Polygon PM-312, 27.2 mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano 105SC
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Rims
Mavic CXP 10, 32-hole
Mavic CXP 10, 32-hole
Spokes
Stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Chung Nan stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Alloy nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
700 x 23c Continental Super Sport Ultra
700 x 23c Michelin Hi Lite Comp
Wheel Size
700c wheels
700c wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
73°
73°
Seat-tube angle
72.5°
72.5°
Chainstay / rear center
408.9 mm
408.9 mm
Wheelbase
990.6 mm
990.6 mm
Fork offset / rake
44.4 mm
45 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.