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At a glance
Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Handling
2002 Raleigh Retroglide 1 has a 4.0° slacker head-tube angle than 1998 Raleigh Retroglide 1 in the archived geometry. Frame size is not identified for 1998 Raleigh Retroglide 1 and 2002 Raleigh Retroglide 1.
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.
Ratio2.30:1
Estimated speed at 90 RPMGear
Uses front tire 26×2.125; rear size isn’t listed.
Ratio2.30:1
Estimated speed at 90 RPMGear
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 1
2002 Raleigh Retroglide 1
Overview
Model Year
1998
2002
Brand
Raleigh
Raleigh
Model
Retroglide 1
Retroglide 1
Bicycle Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Original MSRP
$219.99
$199.99
Colors
Lapis Blue Metallic w/Cream, Ruby Red w/Cream
Red, Silver
Sizes
Mens, womens
M, womens small
Weight
32.75 lb
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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
Crankset
1-piece 6 1/2", 46 teeth
1-piece 170mm, 46 teeth
Bottom Bracket
One piece
Loose ball, one-piece spindle
BB Shell Width
American 24tpi
American
Rear Cogs
1-speed, 20 teeth
1-speed, 20 teeth
Chain
KMC 410, 1/2 x 1/8"
KMC Z-410, 1/2 x 1/8"
Pedals
Victor Barefoot
Victor VP-805
Brakes
Brakes
KT coaster brake
Coaster brake rear
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1" Victor VP-H67
1" steel
Handlebar
Cruiser Bend
Hi-tensile steel
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
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Stem
Steel/aluminum
Steel
Saddle
Comfort Cruiser w/coil springs
Velo Cruiser w/coil springs
Seatpost
Pillar, steel, 25.6mm diameter
Pillar, steel, 25.6mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Joy Tech Big steel, nutted
Front: aluminum, nutted, Rear: steel, coaster brake
Rims
Weinmann 519, 36-hole
Alex X-101, 36-hole
Spokes
Chung Nan stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Sha-Dar stainless steel, 14ga. (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°
68°
Seat-tube angle
72°
70°
Chainstay / rear center
476.2 mm
480.1 mm
Wheelbase
1104.9 mm
1104.9 mm
Fork offset / rake
44.4 mm
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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.