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1997 Raleigh M20 · 1996 Raleigh M20

Specification1997 Raleigh M201996 Raleigh M20
Overview
Model year19971996
BrandRaleighRaleigh
ModelM20M20
Bicycle typeMountain bike, non-suspensionMountain bike, non-suspension
Archive ID6990454082
Original MSRP$199.99$209.99
ColorsBlue, purple, redCyprus green/blue Doppler, Evening Fuchsia Doppler, Opulent Black Doppler
Sizes12", 14.5", 16", 18", 20", 22", womens 16", womens 19"14.5", 16.5", 18", 20", 22", womens 16", womens 19"
Weight30.5 lb30.5 lb
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded steel
Frame materialChromoly seat tube/hi-tensile steelChromoly seat tube/hi-tensile steel
ForkRaleighRaleigh
Fork materialHi-tensile steel, unicrown crownHi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/AN/A
Drivetrain
Component groupShimano Tourney TY-22Shimano Tourney TY-22
ShiftersGrip Shift MRX-100Shimano Tourney TY-22 top-mount
Front derailleurShimano Tourney TY-22 top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mmShimano Tourney TY-22 top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Tourney TY-22Shimano Tourney TY-22
CranksetTracer MY-1i, 28/38/48 teethTracer, 28/38/48 teeth
Bottom bracketBall and Cup 7-piece, 119 mm spindleVictor VPBC-50P, 120 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English68mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 14 - 28 teeth6-speed, 14 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-UG50, 1/2 x 3/32"KMC UG-50, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsResinWellgo LU-943
Brakes
BrakesAluminum cantilever brakes, aluminum leversLee Chi 749A brakes, Lee Chi 319A levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1" steel1" Victor VP-H67
HandlebarSteelLive Chin LCH-685S
Handlebar extensionsNot includedNot included
StemSteelLive Chin LCS-739N
SaddleSella Stratos HyperSoftSella Stratos HyperSoft
SeatpostPillar, 26.0 mm diameterHsin Lung SP-200, 26.0 mm diameter
Wheels & tires
HubsFront: steel, Q/R, Rear: steel, nutted—
RimsRigida AS-26, 36-holeWeinmann 519, 36-hole
SpokesSteel, 2.0mm straight gaugeChung Nan stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.00" multi-terrain26 x 2.00" Duro
Wheel size26" wheels26" wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement1997 Raleigh M201996 Raleigh M20
Selected size / positionLegacy referenceLegacy reference
Head-tube angle71°71°
Seat-tube angle73°73°
Chainstay / rear center425.4 mm426.7 mm
Wheelbase1043.9 mm1043.9 mm
Fork offset / rake44.4 mm44.5 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 9, 2026.