VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1996 Raleigh R500

Velopedia Archive ID 59937

Overview

Model year1996
BrandRaleigh
ModelR500
Bicycle typeRoad/sport
Archive ID59937
Original MSRP$779.99
ColorsBrandywine
Sizes50 cm, 54 cm, 56 cm, 58 cm, 60 cm
Weight22.8 lb

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

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube569 mm
Head-tube angle73°
Seat-tube angle72.5°
Chainstay / rear center408.9 mm
Wheelbase990.6 mm
Fork offset / rake45 mm

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