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1997 Raleigh M30

Original specifications: Shimano AceraX drivetrain · 26" wheels · 31.2 lb published weight.

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Archive #64549
Model year
1997
Category
Mountain
Original MSRP
$239.99
Sizes
14.5", 16", 18", 20", 22", womens 16", womens 19"
Colors
Green, Red
Weight
31.2 lb
Geometry
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Identification clues

1997 archived details

Published colors
Green, Red
Frame
Chromoly seat tube/hi-tensile steel
Original equipment
Shimano AceraX

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Original buildChromoly seat tube/hi-tensile steel · Shimano AceraX · 26" wheels

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Published sizes and colors

7 sizes · 2 colors

Manufacturer-published sizes and colors; availability and exact size/color pairings may vary by market or production run.

Published sizes

14.5"16"18"20"22"womens 16"womens 19"

Published colors

GreenRed

Frameset

Frame ConstructionTIG-welded
Frame MaterialChromoly seat tube/hi-tensile steel
ForkRaleigh
Fork MaterialHi-tensile steel, unicrown crown

Drivetrain

Component GroupShimano AceraX
ShiftersGrip Shift MRX-170
Front DerailleurShimano AceraX top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear DerailleurShimano AceraX
CranksetTracer MA-4i, 22/34/42 teeth
Bottom BracketVictor VPB-33, 116 mm spindle
BB Shell Width68mm English
Rear Cogs7-speed, 14 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-UG50, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsResin

Brakes

BrakesShimano Altus brakes, aluminum levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset1" steel
HandlebarSteel
Handlebar ExtensionsNot included
StemSteel
SaddleSella Stratos HyperPlush
SeatpostSteel micro-adjust, 26.0 mm diameter

Wheels & Tires

HubsAluminum quick release
RimsWeinmann 519, 36-hole
SpokesSteel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke NipplesBrass nipples
Front Tire26 x 2.00" multi-terrain
Wheel Size26" wheels

Geometry

Legacy reference · 6 measurements

Historical measurements. Frame size unknown.

All geometry measurementsLegacy reference · 6 measurements
MeasurementLegacy reference
Top tube565.1 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center425.4 mm
Wheelbase1043.9 mm
Fork offset / rake44.4 mm

Frame size not recorded.

Gearing

Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.

RPM

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

Published build42/34/22T · 14–28T · 7-speed
Lowest0.79:1 Highest3.00:1 Total range382%
Estimated speed At 90 RPM Lowest gear5.5 mph Highest gear20.9 mph

Uses front tire 26×2; rear size isn’t listed.

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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Speeds are estimates. These calculations do not establish component compatibility or available tire clearance.

Parts & serviceability

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Original specifications
Chain · Original
Shimano CN-UG50

1/2 x 3/32"

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Front tire · Original
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Seatpost · Original
Steel micro-adjust

26.0 mm diameter

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Front tire
26 x 2.00" multi-terrain
Drivetrain
7-speed
Seatpost diameter
26 mm
Bottom bracket / shell
Victor VPB-33, 116 mm spindle · 68mm English
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Frame and fork

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Archived: Frame: TIG-welded · Fork: Raleigh · Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown

Drivetrain

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Archived: Group: Shimano AceraX · Shifters: Grip Shift MRX-170 · Front derailleur: Shimano AceraX top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm · Rear derailleur: Shimano AceraX · Crankset: Tracer MA-4i, 22/34/42 teeth · Bottom bracket: Victor VPB-33, 116 mm spindle · Rear cogs: 7-speed, 14 - 28 teeth · Chain: Shimano CN-UG50, 1/2 x 3/32"

Brakes

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Archived: Brakes: Shimano Altus brakes, aluminum levers

Wheels and tires

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Archived: Wheel size: 26" wheels · Rims: Weinmann 519, 36-hole · Hubs: Aluminum quick release · Front tire: 26 x 2.00" multi-terrain

Controls and contact points

Archived: Headset: 1" steel · Handlebar: Steel · Stem: Steel · Seatpost: Steel micro-adjust, 26.0 mm diameter · Saddle: Sella Stratos HyperPlush · Pedals: Resin

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