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1997 Raleigh M7000

Velopedia Archive ID 61936

Overview

Model year1997
BrandRaleigh
ModelM7000
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID61936
Original MSRP$799.99
ColorsGreen khrome/black, ultra blue/black
Sizes16", 18", 20"
Weight28.8 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialChromoly, butted
ForkRock Shox Judy C
Fork materialMagnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockRock Shox Deluxe, 3.0" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano STX-RC/Alivio
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-400i
Front derailleurShimano STX top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear derailleurShimano STX-RC
CranksetShimano STX, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-LP26, 110 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG31, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsSteel cage, resin body w/clips & straps

Brakes

BrakesShimano Alivio M-System brakes, Dia-Compe SS-8 levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Tange-Seiki ST-E
HandlebarAluminum
Handlebar extensionsAluminum
StemAluminum
SaddleSella Stratos Hyper Pro
SeatpostAluminum micro-adjust, 26.0 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano Alivio
RimsVuelta VXC 2.2 Double Wall, 32-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.10" IRC Mythos XC
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube584.2 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center425.4 mm
Wheelbase1061.7 mm
Fork offset / rake40.6 mm

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