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1996 Raleigh M400

Velopedia Archive ID 54332

Overview

Model year1996
BrandRaleigh
ModelM400
Bicycle typeMountain bike, non-suspension
Archive ID54332
Original MSRP$689.99
ColorsCopper Nugget/blue Doppler
Sizes16", 18", 20", 22"
Weight25.8 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionWelded aluminum
Frame material7005 aluminum, butted, oversize
ForkRaleigh
Fork materialChromoly, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano STX-RC
ShiftersShimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano STX-RC top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear derailleurShimano STX-RC
CranksetShimano STX-RC, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-LP26, 110 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainKMC SS-91S, 1/2 X 3/32"
PedalsWellgo LU-946A w/clips & straps

Brakes

BrakesShimano STX-RC M-System brakes, Shimano STX-RC levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Tange-Seiki STE
HandlebarSameness MB-268-L alloy
Handlebar extensionsSameness SBD-07
StemSameness alloy
SaddleSelle San Marco Tecno Dynamica
SeatpostPolygon PM-736A, 27.2 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

RimsWeinmann 2519, 32-hole
SpokesChung Nan stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.10" IRC PiranhaPro TC
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube584.2 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center426.7 mm
Wheelbase1059.2 mm
Fork offset / rake44.5 mm

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