VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1996 Raleigh R600

Velopedia Archive ID 54582

Overview

Model year1996
BrandRaleigh
ModelR600
Bicycle typeRoad/sport
Archive ID54582
Original MSRP$1,049.99
ColorsRed
Sizes50 cm, 54 cm, 56 cm, 58 cm, 60 cm
Weight22.5 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionWelded aluminum
Frame material7005 aluminum, butted
ForkKinesis
Fork materialAluminum, bonded, aero crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano 105SC
ShiftersShimano 105SC STI Dual Control
Front derailleurShimano 105SC, bottom-pull/braze-on
Rear derailleurShimano 105SC GS
CranksetShimano 105SC, 42/53 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN51, 107 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 23 teeth
ChainKMC SS-91S, 1/2 X 3/32"
PedalsWellgo LU-908A w/clips & straps

Brakes

BrakesShimano 105SC Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano 105SC levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" Tange-Seiki alloy
HandlebarHsin Lung alloy
Handlebar extensionsN/A
StemKalloy alloy
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.