Lowest0.93:1
Highest3.83:1
Total range413%
Estimated speed At 90 RPM
Lowest gear
Highest gear
Uses front tire 26×2.1; rear size isn’t listed.
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1993 Raleigh MT 500
Original specifications: Shimano Deore LX Rapidfire Plus drivetrain · 26" wheels · 25.5 lb published weight.
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At a glance
Archive #44855- Model year
- 1993
- Category
- Mountain
- Original MSRP
- $870.00
- Sizes
- 13, 15, 17, 19, 21
- Weight
- 25.5 lb
- Geometry
- Legacy reference
- In this record
- 20 specifications · original MSRP · geometry
Original build7005 DB OS aluminum/Prestige · Shimano Deore LX Rapidfire Plus · 26" wheels
Frameset
| Frame Construction | Bonded aluminum |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | 7005 DB OS aluminum/Prestige |
| Fork | Tange Big Fork AheadSet |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Shimano Deore LX Rapidfire Plus |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Shimano Deore LX Rapidfire Plus |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Deore LX |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore LX |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore LX, 26/36/46 teeth |
| Rear Cogs | 7-speed, 12 - 28 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano CN-HG70 |
| Pedals | Tioga Surefoot 6 w/ Clips & Straps |
Brakes
| Brakes | Shimano Deore LX brakes, levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Handlebar | Kalloy "UNO" Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Stem | Kalloy "Uno" Aluminum Aheadset type |
| Saddle | Vetta SL leather Cover |
| Seatpost | Kalloy "UNO" Aluminum |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Shimano Deore LX |
|---|---|
| Rims | Sun Metal CR-16, 32-hole |
| Front Tire | 26 x 2.10" Ritchey Megabite |
| Wheel Size | 26" wheels |
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Geometry
Historical measurements. Frame size unknown.
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Size
Measurement
Measurement
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All geometry measurementsLegacy reference · 5 measurements
| Measurement | Legacy reference |
|---|---|
| Top tube | 571.5 mm |
| Head-tube angle | 71° |
| Seat-tube angle | 71° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 425.4 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 38.1 mm |
Frame size not recorded.
Gearing
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
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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Gearing results
| Measure | Original | Your setup |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest ratio | — | — |
| Highest ratio | — | — |
| Total range | — | — |
| Lowest-gear speed | — | — |
| Highest-gear speed | — | — |
Speeds are estimates. These calculations do not establish component compatibility or available tire clearance.
Parts & serviceability
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26 x 2.10" Ritchey Megabite
Shimano Deore LX
26/36/46 teeth
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Shimano Deore LX
Shimano Deore LX
Shimano Deore LX Rapidfire Plus
Kalloy "UNO" Aluminum
Kalloy "Uno" Aluminum Aheadset type
Kalloy "UNO" Aluminum
Shimano Deore LX
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Archived specifications for reference. Check the fitted parts before ordering.
- Front tire
- 26 x 2.10" Ritchey Megabite
- Drivetrain
- 7-speed
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Frame and fork
Inspect the frame and fork →Archived: Frame: Bonded aluminum · Fork: Tange Big Fork AheadSet
Drivetrain
Check drivetrain wear →Archived: Group: Shimano Deore LX Rapidfire Plus · Shifters: Shimano Deore LX Rapidfire Plus · Front derailleur: Shimano Deore LX · Rear derailleur: Shimano Deore LX · Crankset: Shimano Deore LX, 26/36/46 teeth · Rear cogs: 7-speed, 12 - 28 teeth · Chain: Shimano CN-HG70
Brakes
Inspect the brakes →Archived: Brakes: Shimano Deore LX brakes, levers
Wheels and tires
Check wheels and tires →Archived: Wheel size: 26" wheels · Rims: Sun Metal CR-16, 32-hole · Hubs: Shimano Deore LX · Front tire: 26 x 2.10" Ritchey Megabite
Controls and contact points
Archived: Handlebar: Kalloy "UNO" Aluminum · Stem: Kalloy "Uno" Aluminum Aheadset type · Seatpost: Kalloy "UNO" Aluminum · Saddle: Vetta SL leather Cover · Pedals: Tioga Surefoot 6 w/ Clips & Straps
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