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1998 Raleigh Rowdy · 2000 Raleigh Rowdy

Specification1998 Raleigh Rowdy2000 Raleigh Rowdy
Overview
Model year19982000
BrandRaleighRaleigh
ModelRowdyRowdy
Bicycle typeJuvenileJuvenile mountain bike, non-suspension
Archive ID7390590283
Original MSRP$139.99$200.00
ColorsBlackFlash Red 2 Blackout, Glacial Grape
SizesBoys 11"Boys, girls
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded
Frame materialHi-tensile steelHi-tensile steel
ForkRaleigh Jr.Raleigh
Fork materialHi-tensile steel, unicrown crownHi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/AN/A
Drivetrain
Component groupShimano Tourney TY-22N/A
ShiftersGrip Shift MRX-170Shimano Revo
Front derailleurN/AN/A
Rear derailleurShimano Tourney TY-22Shimano Tourney TY-22
Crankset1-piece 5 1/2", 40 teeth1-piece 5 1/2", 40 teeth
Bottom bracketOne pieceOne piece
BB shell widthAmerican 24tpiAmerican
Rear cogs6-speed, 14 - 28 teeth6-speed, 14 - 28 teeth
ChainKMC UG-50, 1/2 x 3/32"KMC UG-50, 1/2 x 1/8"
PedalsResinResin
Brakes
BrakesLee Chi aluminum brakes, Lee Chi resin/aluminum leversTektro linear-pull brakes, Tektro levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1" steel1" steel
HandlebarSteelSteel hi-rise
Handlebar extensionsNot includedNot included
StemSteelSteel
SaddleJr. ATBSelle Stratos Padded Jr.
SeatpostPillar, steel, 25.4mm diameterSteel, 25.6mm diameter
Wheels & tires
HubsJoy Tech Big steel, nuttedSteel, nutted
RimsWeinmann Zac 19, 36-holeWeinmann Zac 4019, 36-hole
SpokesChung Nan UCP, 2.0mm straight gaugeChung Nan UCP, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire20 x 2.00" multi-terrain20 x 2.00" multi-terrain
Wheel size20" wheels20" wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement1998 Raleigh Rowdy2000 Raleigh Rowdy
Selected size / position—Legacy reference
Head-tube angle—69°
Seat-tube angle—71°
Chainstay / rear center—408.9 mm
Wheelbase—965.2 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 15, 2026.