VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1996 Raleigh M30FS

Velopedia Archive ID 56324

Overview

Model year1996
BrandRaleigh
ModelM30FS
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID56324
Original MSRP$419.99
ColorsGrape front/silver rear, red front/silver rear
Sizes16", 18", 20"
Weight34 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded steel
Frame materialChromoly, oversize main triangle
ForkSR DuoTrack 7006
Fork materialAluminum/chromoly, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockBallistic coil-spring, hydraulic damping, 1.0" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Altus C90
ShiftersShimano Altus EZ Fire
Front derailleurShimano Altus top-swing, bottom-pull/bottom bracket mount
Rear derailleurShimano Altus
CranksetTracer, 24/32/38 teeth
Bottom bracketVictor VPBC-90P, 116 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainKMC UG-50, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsWellgo LU-943

Brakes

BrakesShimano Altus brakes, Shimano Altus levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" Victor VP-H67
HandlebarLive Chin LCH-685S
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemLive Chin LCS-739N
SaddleSella Stratos HyperSoft
SeatpostHsin Lung SP-200, 26.0 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

RimsWeinmann 519, 36-hole
SpokesChung Nan stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.00" Duro
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube566.4 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle74°
Chainstay / rear center431.8 mm
Wheelbase1074.4 mm
Fork offset / rake42 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 26, 2026.