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1996 Raleigh M8000

Mountain bike, front & rear suspension bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.

Original MSRP
$1,149.99
Sizes
16", 18", 20"
Colors
Primal red/Stealth black
Weight
28.3
Archive ID
56574
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Frameset

Frame ConstructionWelded aluminum
Frame Material7005 aluminum, butted, oversize
ForkRock Shox Mag 21
Fork MaterialMagnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear ShockRaleigh 3XE CNC-machined elastomer, 2.25" travel

Drivetrain

Component GroupShimano Deore LX
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-600
Front DerailleurShimano STX-RC, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear DerailleurShimano Deore LX SGS
CranksetShimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom BracketShimano BB-LP26, 110 mm spindle
BB Shell Width68mm English
Rear Cogs8-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, Dia-Compe PC-7N levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Tange-Seiki STE
HandlebarSameness MB-268-L alloy
Handlebar ExtensionsSameness SBD-07
StemSameness alloy
SaddleVetta AT Transverse
SeatpostPolygon PM-736A, 27.2 mm diameter

Wheels & Tires

RimsMavic 238, 32-hole
SpokesChung Nan stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Spoke NipplesBrass nipples
Front Tire26 x 2.10" IRC PiranhaPro TC
Wheel Size26" wheels

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