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| Model year | 1997 |
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| Brand | Raleigh |
| Model | C40 |
| Bicycle type | City/commuter |
| Archive ID | 66420 |
| Original MSRP | $289.99 |
| Colors | Champagne khrome pearl, opal blue pearl |
| Sizes | 15", 17", 19", 21", 23", womens 16", womens 19" |
| Weight | 29 lb |
| Frame construction | TIG-welded |
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| Frame material | Chromoly seat tube/hi-tensile steel |
| Fork | Raleigh |
| Fork material | Chromoly, unicrown crown |
| Rear shock | N/A |
| Component group | Shimano Alivio/AceraX |
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| 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 | Shimano Altus brakes, aluminum levers |
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| Headset | 1" steel |
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| Handlebar | Steel |
| Handlebar extensions | N/A |
| Stem | Steel |
| Saddle | Sella Stratos HyperPlush |
| Seatpost | Aluminum micro-adjust, 26.0 mm diameter |
| Hubs | Shimano RM-40 |
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| 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 |
| Top tube | 571.5 mm |
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| Head-tube angle | 71° |
| Seat-tube angle | 73° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 431.8 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1041.4 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 40.6 mm |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 21, 2026.