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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 M55 has a 14% lower climbing ratio than 1996 Raleigh M55.

    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 M55Size 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.

1996 Raleigh M55Size Legacy reference · 42/34/24T · 11–28T · 7-speed
Lowest0.86:1Highest3.82:1Total range445%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear6.0 mphHighest gear26.8 mph

Uses front tire 26×2.1; 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 M55
1996 Raleigh M55
Overview
Model Year
1997
1996
Brand
Raleigh
Raleigh
Model
M55
M55
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$389.99
$409.99
Colors
Green
Green
Sizes
16.5", 18", 20", 22"
16.5", 18", 20", 22"
Weight
30.3 lb
29.8 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded steel
Frame Material
Chromoly main triangle/hi-tensile steel rear stays
Chromoly, oversize
Fork
SR DuoTrack 7007
SR DuoTrack 7006
Fork Material
Aluminum, triple-clamp crown
Aluminum/chromoly, triple-clamp crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano STX-RC/Alivio
Shimano Alivio
Shifters
Grip Shift SRT-400i
Grip Shift MRX-100
Front Derailleur
Shimano Alivio top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Shimano AceraX top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano STX
Shimano Alivio
Crankset
Shimano Alivio, 22/34/42 teeth
Shimano Alivio, 24/34/42 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-LP26, 110 mm spindle
Shimano BB-LP26, 110 mm 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 IG-31, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Resin
Wellgo LU-943
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Alivio M-System brakes, Dia-Compe SS-8 levers
Shimano Altus brakes, Lee Chi 319A levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1" steel
1" Victor VP-H67
Handlebar
Aluminum
Hsin Lung MTB 110
Handlebar Extensions
Aluminum
Not included
Stem
Chromoly
Hsin Lung MTS 369
Saddle
Sella Stratos HyperPlush
Sella Stratos HyperMTB
Seatpost
Aluminum micro-adjust, 26.0 mm diameter
Lee Chi SP-204 alloy, 26.0 mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano RM-40
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Rims
Vuelta VMC 1.2, 36-hole
Vuelta Strong, 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 2.10" 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
426.7 mm
Wheelbase
1043.9 mm
1043.9 mm
Fork offset / rake
44.4 mm
42 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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