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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Gearing
2002 Raleigh M40 has a 10% lower climbing ratio than 1999 Raleigh M40.
A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest0.71:1Highest3.23:1Total range458%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×1.95; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.79:1Highest3.82:1Total range486%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×1.95; 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
2002 Raleigh M40
1999 Raleigh M40
Overview
Model Year
2002
1999
Brand
Raleigh
Raleigh
Model
M40
M40
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, non-suspension
Original MSRP
$279.99
$314.99
Colors
Gold, Red
Anthracite Grey, Ultra Red
Sizes
14", 16", 16" Womens, 18", 19" Womens, 20", 22"
14", 16", 18", 19", 20", 22"
Weight
—
28 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
6061 T6 aluminum
7005 aluminum, butted w/replaceable derailleur hanger
Fork
RST 191 CL, 2.5" travel
Raleigh
Fork Material
Aluminum, single triple-clamp crown
Chromoly, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Shimano Alivio
Shifters
Shimano Tourney RevoShift
Grip Shift MRX
Front Derailleur
Shimano C050, dual-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Shimano AceraX top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Altus
Shimano Alivio
Crankset
Shimano FC-C050, 24/34/42 teeth
Shimano AceraX, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Chin Haur CH-52, 122mm spindle
Shimano BB-LP27, 110mm spindle
BB Shell Width
68mm English
68mm English
Rear Cogs
7-speed, 13 - 34 teeth
7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain
KMC Z-51, 1/2 x 3/32"
KMC Z-51, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
MTB nylon
Wellgo LU-983
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro 832A linear pull brakes, Tektro levers
Tektro 824A linear-pull brakes, Tektro RBP-379A levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" Chin Haur CH-903B
1 1/8" threadless Victor VP-H94
Handlebar
Steel
Hsin Lung aluminum
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Steel
Leadtec steel
Saddle
Velo
Selle Stratos Hyper Plush w/Bumper Guard
Seatpost
Aluminum, 27.2mm diameter
Aluminum micro-adjust, 27.2mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Joy Tech aluminum, Q/R
Shimano RM40
Rims
Weinmann CN-520, 36-hole
Weinmann 519, 36-hole
Spokes
Sha-Dar stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Chung Nan stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
26 x 1.95" Kenda K-850
26 x 1.95" Kenda K-850
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
424.2 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.