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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 2013 Raleigh Talus 29 Elite and 2012 Raleigh Talus 29 Elite.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest0.67:1Highest3.82:1Total range573%
Speed unavailable: wheel or tire size is missing or unclear.
Lowest0.67:1Highest3.82:1Total range573%
Speed unavailable: wheel or tire size is missing or unclear.
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
2013 Raleigh Talus 29 Elite
2012 Raleigh Talus 29 Elite
Overview
Model Year
2013
2012
Brand
Raleigh
Raleigh
Model
Talus 29 Elite
Talus 29 Elite
Bicycle Type
Mountain Hardtail
Mountain
Original MSRP
$1,800.00
$1,750.00
Colors
White
Black/Yellow
Sizes
S, M, L, XL
S, M, L, XL
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Material
Aluminum
aluminum
Fork
Fox 32 Float CTD 100mm
Fox F29 RL 15/100mm
Drivetrain
Shifters
Shimano Deore
Shimano Deore 10spd
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore
Shimano Deore
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore Shadow
Shimano Deore Shadow 10spd
Crankset
Shimano M552 42/32/24t
Shimano M552 42/32/24t
Bottom Bracket
Shimano Hollowtech II
Shimano
Cassette
Shimano HG62 11x36t
Shimano HG62 10spd 11-36t
Rear Cogs
3x10 Speeds
—
Chain
Shimano HG54
Shimano HG-54
Pedals
Nylon Platform
Resin Body
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano M505
Shimano M505 160/180
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" Top 1.5" Bottom
1 1/8" threadless
Handlebar
Avenir 200 Series Riser
Avenir 200 Series 15mm Riser
Stem
Avenir 200 Series
Avenir 200 Series 31.8mm
Saddle
Avenir XM3
Avenir 300 Series Mountain
Seatpost
Avenir 200 Series
Avenir 200 Series Mountain
Wheels & Tires
Rims
—
Weinmann XM280 Disc
Front Tire
Geax AKA 29x2.2
Geax AKA 29.2.2"
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.