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Compare published geometry, gearing and specifications for up to three bicycles.
- Frame
- Atomic 13 Aluminum
- Groupset
- Cruiser Mix
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At a glance
Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2007 Raleigh Retroglide 7.
- Gearing
2002 Raleigh Retroglide 7 has a 18% lower climbing ratio than 2007 Raleigh Retroglide 7.
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.
Lowest1.35:1Highest3.54:1Total range262%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2.125; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest1.64:1Highest3.29:1Total range200%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
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
2002 Raleigh Retroglide 7
2007 Raleigh Retroglide 7
Overview
Model Year
2002
2007
Brand
Raleigh
Raleigh
Model
Retroglide 7
Retroglide 7
Bicycle Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Original MSRP
$239.99
Not documented
Colors
Blue, Orange
Grey, Orange
Sizes
M, womens small
18", women's 17"
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Hi-tensile steel
Atomic 13 Aluminum
Fork
Raleigh
Raleigh Cruiser
Fork Material
Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Steel
Drivetrain
Component Group
—
Cruiser Mix
Shifters
Shimano Revo
Shimano Revo
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Tourney TY-23
Shimano Tourney TX-30
Crankset
1-piece 170mm, 46 teeth
Raleigh Heron, 46 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Loose ball
8pc Loose Ball
BB Shell Width
68mm English
—
Rear Cogs
7-speed freewheel, 13 - 34 teeth
7-speed, 14 - 28 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-IG31, 1/2 x 3/32"
Shimano CN-IG31
Pedals
Victor VP-805
Cruiser Platform
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro cantilever brakes, alloy levers
Tektro V brakes, Tektro V-brake levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1" steel
1 1/8" threadless steel
Handlebar
Hi-tensile steel
Steel Cruiser style
Handlebar Extensions
—
Not included
Stem
Steel
Alloy 2-bolt
Saddle
Velo Cruiser w/coil springs
Raleigh Cruiser Deluxe
Seatpost
Pillar, steel, 25.6mm diameter
Alloy Micro adjust, 27.2mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Aluminum, nutted
Alloy Joytech
Rims
Alex X-101, 36-hole
Front: Alex R-1000, Rear: Alex R1000, 36-hole
Spokes
Sha-Dar stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
—
Front Tire
26 x 2.125" Kenda K-80
26 x 2.125" Kenda Cruiser whitewall
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
—
Head-tube angle
68°
—
Seat-tube angle
70°
—
Chainstay / rear center
480.1 mm
—
Wheelbase
1104.9 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.