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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2013 Raleigh Talus 29 Sport and 2012 Raleigh Talus 29 Sport.
- Equipment
2013 Raleigh Talus 29 Sport has 20 mm more front travel than 2012 Raleigh Talus 29 Sport in the selected sizes.
Front travel is fork suspension stroke, not rear-wheel travel.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest0.69:1Highest4.00:1Total range582%
Speed unavailable: wheel or tire size is missing or unclear.
Lowest0.69:1Highest4.00:1Total range582%
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 Sport
2012 Raleigh Talus 29 Sport
Overview
Model Year
2013
2012
Brand
Raleigh
Raleigh
Model
Talus 29 Sport
Talus 29 Sport
Bicycle Type
Mountain Hardtail
Mountain
Original MSRP
$800.00
$770.00
Colors
Black, Blue
Black/Blue
Sizes
S, M, L, XL
S, M, L, XL
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Material
Aluminum
aluminum
Fork
SR Suntour XCR LO 29 100mm
SR Suntour XCR 29 L/O 80mm
Drivetrain
Shifters
Shimano Alivio
Shimano Alivio Rapidfire 9spd
Front Derailleur
Shimano Acera
Shimano Acera
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Alivio
Shimano Alivio 9spd
Crankset
Shimano Alivio 44/32/22
Shimano MC430 22/32/44t
Bottom Bracket
Shimano Octalink
Shimano Octalink
Cassette
Shimano HG20 11x32t
Shimano HG30 11/32t 9sp
Rear Cogs
3x9 Speeds
—
Chain
KMC Z99
KMC Z99
Pedals
Nylon Platform
Resin Body
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro Aquila Disc
Hayes MX5 180/160mm
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" Top 1.5" Bottom
1 1/8" threadless
Handlebar
Avenir 100 Series Flat
Avenir 100 Series 15mm Riser
Stem
Avenir 100 Series
Avenir 100 Series 31.8mm
Saddle
Avenir XM2
Avenir 200 Series Mountain
Seatpost
Avenir 100 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.