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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
No key difference could be established from the available data. Check the full table for the details.
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 26×1.95; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.73:1Highest3.82:1Total range521%
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.
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
2002 Raleigh M50
2003 Raleigh M50
Overview
Model Year
2002
2003
Brand
Raleigh
Raleigh
Model
M50
M50
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$329.99
$329.99
Colors
Blue, Orange
Onyx, Red/White/Blue
Sizes
14", 16", 18", 20", 22", 24"
14", 16", 18", 20", 22"
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
6061 T6 aluminum
6061 T6 aluminum
Fork
Sakae XCR-E, 3.0" travel
SR Suntour XC60, 75mm travel
Fork Material
Aluminum, single triple-clamp crown
Aluminum, single crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Mountain Mix
Shifters
Shimano Acera EZ Fire Plus
Shimano Acera EF29
Front Derailleur
Shimano Acera, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Shimano Acera, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Acera
Shimano Alivio
Crankset
Shimano Alivio FC-MC19-L, 22/32/42 teeth
Shimano Alivio, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Chin Haur CH-52, 111mm spindle
Cartridge
BB Shell Width
68mm English
—
Rear Cogs
8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-IG31, 1/2 x 3/32"
KMC IG-31, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
MTB nylon
MTB nylon
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro 832A linear pull brakes, Shimano Acera levers
Tektro 835A Linear Pull brakes, Shimano Acera levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" Tien Hsin TH-888
1 1/8" threadless steel
Handlebar
Aluminum
Aluminum, 1.25" rise
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Aluminum
Aluminum threadless
Saddle
Velo
Avenir ATB Vinyl
Seatpost
Aluminum, 27.2mm diameter
Aluminum micro-adjust, 27.2mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Joy Tech aluminum, Q/R
Front: aluminum, Q/R, Rear: Shimano HB-RM40
Rims
Weinmann CN-520, 36-hole
Weinmann aluminum, 36-hole
Spokes
Sha-Dar stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Stainless steel, 14ga. (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
424.2 mm
Wheelbase
1056.6 mm
1082 mm
Fork offset / rake
40.6 mm
40.6 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.