Lowest0.79:1
Highest3.82:1
Total range486%
Estimated speed At 90 RPM
Lowest gear
Highest gear
Uses front tire 700C×38; rear size isn’t listed.
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1997 Raleigh C40
Original specifications: Shimano Alivio/AceraX drivetrain · 700c wheels · 29 lb published weight.
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At a glance
Archive #66420- Model year
- 1997
- Category
- City & Commuter
- Original MSRP
- $289.99
- Sizes
- 15", 17", 19", 21", 23", womens 16", womens 19"
- Colors
- Champagne khrome pearl, Opal Blue Pearl
- Weight
- 29 lb
- Geometry
- Legacy reference
- In this record
- 26 specifications · original MSRP · geometry
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Identification clues
1997 archived details
- Published colors
- Champagne khrome pearl, Opal Blue Pearl
- Frame
- Chromoly seat tube/hi-tensile steel
- Original equipment
- Shimano Alivio/AceraX
Clues, not proof of model year. Colors vary and components may have been replaced.
Original buildChromoly seat tube/hi-tensile steel · Shimano Alivio/AceraX · 700c wheels
Frameset
| Frame Construction | TIG-welded |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Chromoly seat tube/hi-tensile steel |
| Fork | Raleigh |
| Fork Material | Chromoly, unicrown crown |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Shimano Alivio/AceraX |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Grip Shift MRX-170 |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano AceraX top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Alivio |
| Crankset | Shimano Altus, 22/34/42 teeth |
| Bottom Bracket | Sealed cartridge, 116 mm spindle |
| BB Shell Width | 68mm English |
| Rear Cogs | 7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth |
| Chain | KMC SS-70S, 1/2 X 3/32" |
| Pedals | Resin |
Brakes
| Brakes | Shimano Altus brakes, aluminum levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1" steel |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Steel |
| Stem | Steel |
| Saddle | Sella Stratos HyperPlush |
| Seatpost | Aluminum micro-adjust, 26.0 mm diameter |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Shimano RM-40 |
|---|---|
| Rims | Weinmann 519, 36-hole |
| Spokes | Stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge |
| Spoke Nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front Tire | 700 x 38c multi-terrain |
| Wheel Size | 700c wheels |
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Geometry
Historical measurements. Frame size unknown.
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Size
Measurement
Measurement
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All geometry measurementsLegacy reference · 6 measurements
| Measurement | Legacy reference |
|---|---|
| Top tube | 571.5 mm |
| Head-tube angle | 71° |
| Seat-tube angle | 73° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 431.8 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1041.4 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 40.6 mm |
Frame size not recorded.
Gearing
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
How it works
Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.
Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.
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Gearing results
| Measure | Original | Your setup |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest ratio | — | — |
| Highest ratio | — | — |
| Total range | — | — |
| Lowest-gear speed | — | — |
| Highest-gear speed | — | — |
Speeds are estimates. These calculations do not establish component compatibility or available tire clearance.
Parts & serviceability
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700 x 38c multi-terrain
Replacement search: 700cx38 bicycle tire Before ordering: Check rim type and tire clearance.
Shimano Altus
22/34/42 teeth
Shimano Alivio
More parts (2)Fewer parts
Aluminum micro-adjust
26.0 mm diameter
Shimano RM-40
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Archived specifications for reference. Check the fitted parts before ordering.
- Front tire
- 700 x 38c multi-terrain
- Drivetrain
- 7-speed
- Seatpost diameter
- 26 mm
- Bottom bracket / shell
- Sealed cartridge, 116 mm spindle · 68mm English
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Frame and fork
Inspect the frame and fork →Archived: Frame: TIG-welded · Fork: Raleigh · Chromoly, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Check drivetrain wear →Archived: Group: Shimano Alivio/AceraX · Shifters: Grip Shift MRX-170 · Front derailleur: Shimano AceraX top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm · Rear derailleur: Shimano Alivio · Crankset: Shimano Altus, 22/34/42 teeth · Bottom bracket: Sealed cartridge, 116 mm spindle · Rear cogs: 7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth · Chain: KMC SS-70S, 1/2 x 3/32"
Brakes
Inspect the brakes →Archived: Brakes: Shimano Altus brakes, aluminum levers
Wheels and tires
Check wheels and tires →Archived: Wheel size: 700c wheels · Rims: Weinmann 519, 36-hole · Hubs: Shimano RM-40 · Front tire: 700 x 38c multi-terrain
Controls and contact points
Archived: Headset: 1" steel · Handlebar: Steel · Stem: Steel · Seatpost: Aluminum micro-adjust, 26.0 mm diameter · Saddle: Sella Stratos HyperPlush · Pedals: Resin
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