VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1997 Raleigh M20

Velopedia Archive ID 69904

Overview

Model year1997
BrandRaleigh
ModelM20
Bicycle typeMountain bike, non-suspension
Archive ID69904
Original MSRP$199.99
ColorsBlue, purple, red
Sizes12", 14.5", 16", 18", 20", 22", womens 16", womens 19"
Weight30.5 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialChromoly seat tube/hi-tensile steel
ForkRaleigh
Fork materialHi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Tourney TY-22
ShiftersGrip Shift MRX-100
Front derailleurShimano Tourney TY-22 top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Tourney TY-22
CranksetTracer MY-1i, 28/38/48 teeth
Bottom bracketBall and Cup 7-piece, 119 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 14 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-UG50, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsResin

Brakes

BrakesAluminum cantilever brakes, aluminum levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" steel
HandlebarSteel
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemSteel
SaddleSella Stratos HyperSoft
SeatpostPillar, 26.0 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: steel, Q/R, Rear: steel, nutted
RimsRigida AS-26, 36-hole
SpokesSteel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.00" multi-terrain
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube565.1 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center425.4 mm
Wheelbase1043.9 mm
Fork offset / rake44.4 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 22, 2026.