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1996 Raleigh M7000

Velopedia Archive ID 50098

Overview

Model year1996
BrandRaleigh
ModelM7000
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID50098
Original MSRP$849.99
ColorsFlash Point Platinum/Stealth black, Mongo Mango/Stealth black
Sizes16", 18", 20"
Weight29.8 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded steel
Frame materialChromoly, butted
ForkRock Shox Quadra 5
Fork materialMagnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockRaleigh 3XE CNC-machined elastomer, 2.25" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano STX
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-300i
Front derailleurShimano STX, top-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear derailleurShimano STX
CranksetShimano STX, 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-951 w/clips & straps

Brakes

BrakesShimano STX M-System brakes, Lee Chi GS1 levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Tange-Seiki STE
HandlebarLive Chin LCH-685A
Handlebar extensionsProfitting AH-02
StemSameness alloy
SaddleSelle San Marco Tecno Dynamica
SeatpostLee Chi SP-202, 26.0 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

RimsBontrager BCX-3, 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
Wheelbase1061.7 mm
Fork offset / rake38.1 mm

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