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1996 Raleigh MCC8

Velopedia Archive ID 57695

Overview

Model year1996
BrandRaleigh
ModelMCC8
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID57695
Original MSRP$1,449.99
ColorsDark blue
Sizes18", 20", 22"
Weight26.8 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionOne-piece carbon fiber
Frame materialCarbon fiber monocoque
ForkRock Shox Judy XC
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore LX
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-600
Front derailleurShimano STX-RC, top-pull/clamp-on 35.0 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, 28.6 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

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube571.5 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center426.7 mm
Wheelbase1051.6 mm
Fork offset / rake40.6 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 28, 2026.