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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 M8000 has a 7% lower climbing ratio than 1996 Raleigh M8000.

    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 M8000Size Legacy reference · 42/32/22T · 11–30T · 8-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 M8000Size Legacy reference · 42/32/22T · 11–28T · 8-speed
Lowest0.79:1Highest3.82:1Total range486%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear5.5 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 M8000
1996 Raleigh M8000
Overview
Model Year
1997
1996
Brand
Raleigh
Raleigh
Model
M8000
M8000
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Original MSRP
$1,199.99
$1,149.99
Colors
Red/black
Primal red/Stealth black
Sizes
16", 18", 20"
16", 18", 20"
Weight
27.3 lb
28.3 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
Welded aluminum
Frame Material
7005 aluminum main triangle/chromoly swingarm
7005 aluminum, butted, oversize
Fork
Rock Shox Indy SL
Rock Shox Mag 21
Fork Material
Magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear Shock
Rock Shox Super Deluxe, 3.0" travel
Raleigh 3XE CNC-machined elastomer, 2.25" travel
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano Deore XT/LX
Shimano Deore LX
Shifters
Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Grip Shift SRT-600
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore LX top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Shimano STX-RC, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore XT SGS
Shimano Deore LX SGS
Crankset
Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth
Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-LP26, 110 mm spindle
Shimano BB-LP26, 110 mm spindle
BB Shell Width
68mm English
68mm English
Rear Cogs
8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain
KMC SS-91S, 1/2 X 3/32"
KMC SS-91S, 1/2 X 3/32"
Pedals
Wellgo WPD-800 clipless
Wellgo LU-946A w/clips & straps
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers
Shimano STX-RC M-System brakes, Dia-Compe PC-7N levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless Tange-Seiki DX
1 1/8" threadless Tange-Seiki STE
Handlebar
Aluminum
Sameness MB-268-L alloy
Handlebar Extensions
Aluminum
Sameness SBD-07
Stem
Aluminum
Sameness alloy
Saddle
Selle Bassano Vuelta, chromoly rails
Vetta AT Transverse
Seatpost
Aluminum micro-adjust, 27.2 mm diameter
Polygon PM-736A, 27.2 mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: Shimano Deore LX suspension, Rear: Shimano R080, silent clutch
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Rims
Mavic 221, 32-hole
Mavic 238, 32-hole
Spokes
Stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Chung Nan stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
26 x 2.10" IRC Mythos XC kevlar
26 x 2.10" IRC PiranhaPro TC
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
1064.3 mm
1064.3 mm
Fork offset / rake
38.1 mm
40.6 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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