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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
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Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest0.73:1Highest3.82:1Total range521%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×1.9; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.73:1Highest3.82:1Total range521%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×1.9; 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
1998 Raleigh F-500
1999 Raleigh F-500
Overview
Model Year
1998
1999
Brand
Raleigh
Raleigh
Model
F-500
F-500
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$759.99
$759.99
Colors
Stealth Black
Brite White, Stealth Black
Sizes
16", 18", 20", 22"
16", 18", 20", 22"
Weight
28.5 lb
28 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
7005 aluminum
7005 aluminum, butted w/replaceable derailleur hanger
Fork
Rock Shox Indy S
Rock Shox Jett T2, 2.5" travel
Fork Material
Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano STX-RC
Mountain Mix
Shifters
Shimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Shimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Front Derailleur
Shimano STX top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Shimano Nexave top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore XT SGS
Shimano Deore XT
Crankset
Shimano STX-RC, 22/32/42 teeth
Shimano STX-RC, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-UN52, 110mm spindle
Shimano BB-UN52, 117.5mm spindle
BB Shell Width
68mm English
68mm English
Rear Cogs
8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
Chain
KMC SS-82, 1/2 x 3/32"
KMC IG-31, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Wellgo LU-950A
Wellgo LU-950A w/clips & straps
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano STX-RC V-Brake brakes, Shimano STX-RC levers
Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Avid AD-1.0 L levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" Tange-Seiki RBC-2
1 1/8" threadless Tange-Seiki RBC-2
Handlebar
Leadtec
Aluminum
Handlebar Extensions
Aluminum
Not included
Stem
Aluminum
Aluminum
Saddle
Velo VL-289
Selle Stratos Hyper Expert Duo-Compound
Seatpost
Aluminum micro-adjust, 27.2mm diameter
Aluminum micro-adjust, 27.2mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: Shimano Alivio, Rear: Shimano RM40
Front: Shimano Alivio, Rear: Shimano Nexave
Rims
Weinmann Zac 21, 36-hole
Sun Rims Rhyno Lite, 36-hole
Spokes
Chung Nan stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Chung Nan stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
26 x 1.90" Continental Town & Country
26 x 1.90" Continental Town & Country
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
425.4 mm
Wheelbase
1056.6 mm
1056.6 mm
Fork offset / rake
40.6 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.