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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Handling
1999 Raleigh Retroglide 6 has a 4.5° slacker head-tube angle than 1998 Raleigh Retroglide 6 in the archived geometry. Frame size is not identified for 1998 Raleigh Retroglide 6 and 1999 Raleigh Retroglide 6.
Fork offset, tire size and wheelbase also affect steering; head angle alone is not a handling verdict.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest1.64:1Highest3.29:1Total range200%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2.125; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest1.64:1Highest3.29:1Total range200%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2.125; 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
1998 Raleigh Retroglide 6
1999 Raleigh Retroglide 6
Overview
Model Year
1998
1999
Brand
Raleigh
Raleigh
Model
Retroglide 6
Retroglide 6
Bicycle Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Original MSRP
$259.99
$249.99
Colors
Black Pearl w/Cream, Emerald Green w/Cream
Cherrywood/Classic Cream, Spirit Blue/Classic Cream
Sizes
Mens, womens
19", womens 19"
Weight
32.75 lb
35 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Hi-tensile steel
Hi-tensile steel
Fork
Raleigh Cruiser
Raleigh
Fork Material
Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
—
Cruiser Mix
Shifters
Grip Shift MRX-170
Shimano Revo
Rear Derailleur
—
Shimano Tourney TY-22
Crankset
1-piece 6 1/2", 46 teeth
1-piece steel, 46 teeth
Bottom Bracket
One piece
Victor VPB-35
BB Shell Width
American 24tpi
American
Rear Cogs
6-speed, 14 - 28 teeth
6-speed, 14 - 28 teeth
Chain
KMC Z-51, 1/2 x 3/32"
KMC Z-30, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Victor Barefoot
Victor VP-805
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Altus brakes, Lee Chi resin levers
Shimano Altus CT-90 brakes, aluminum/resin levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1" Victor VP-H67
1" Victor VP-H67
Handlebar
Cruiser Bend
Steel, cruiser
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Steel/aluminum
Aluminum, cruiser
Saddle
Comfort Cruiser w/coil springs
Selle Stratos Retrosoft Double Spring Cruiser Saddle
Seatpost
Pillar, steel, 25.6mm diameter
Steel, 25.6mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Joy Tech steel, nutted
Joy Tech aluminum, nutted
Rims
Weinmann 519, 36-hole
Weinmann 519, 36-hole
Spokes
Chung Nan steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Chung Nan stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
26 x 2.125" classic whitewall
26 x 2.125" Kenda K-80
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
72°
67.5°
Seat-tube angle
72°
69.5°
Chainstay / rear center
476.2 mm
480.1 mm
Wheelbase
1104.9 mm
1104.9 mm
Fork offset / rake
44.4 mm
39.1 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.