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1996 Raleigh R500

Road/sport bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.

Original MSRP
$779.99
Sizes
50 cm, 54 cm, 56 cm, 58 cm, 60 cm
Colors
Brandywine
Weight
22.8
Archive ID
59937
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Frameset

Frame ConstructionWelded aluminum
Frame Material7005 aluminum, butted
ForkRaleigh
Fork MaterialChromoly, aero crown
Rear ShockN/A

Drivetrain

Component GroupShimano RSX
ShiftersShimano RSX STI Dual Control
Front DerailleurShimano RSX, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear DerailleurShimano RSX GS
CranksetShimano RSX, 26/36/46 teeth
Bottom BracketShimano BB-LP26, 118 mm spindle
BB Shell Width68mm English
Rear Cogs7-speed, 11 - 24 teeth
ChainKMC UG-50, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsWellgo LU-908A w/clips & straps

Brakes

BrakesShimano RSX Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano RSX levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset1" Tange-Seiki alloy
HandlebarHsin Lung alloy
Handlebar ExtensionsN/A
StemHsin Lung chromoly
SaddleVetta TT Transverse Racing
SeatpostPolygon PM-312, 27.2 mm diameter

Wheels & Tires

RimsMavic CXP 10, 32-hole
SpokesChung Nan stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Spoke NipplesBrass nipples
Front Tire700 x 23c Michelin Hi Lite Comp
Wheel Size700c wheels

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