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1997 Raleigh M7500

Velopedia Archive ID 63057

Overview

Model year1997
BrandRaleigh
ModelM7500
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID63057
Original MSRP$999.99
ColorsChampagne khrome pearl/black
Sizes16", 18", 20"
Weight28 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material7005 aluminum main triangle/chromoly swingarm
ForkRock Shox Indy XC
Fork materialMagnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockRock Shox Deluxe, 3.0" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore LX/STX
ShiftersShimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano STX-RC top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore LX SGS
CranksetShimano STX-RC, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-LP26, 110 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainKMC SS-91S, 1/2 X 3/32"
PedalsAluminum cage w/clips & straps

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Tange-Seiki ST-E
HandlebarAluminum
Handlebar extensionsAluminum
StemAluminum
SaddleSelle Bassano Vuelta
SeatpostAluminum micro-adjust, 27.2 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: Shimano STX-RC suspension, Rear: Shimano STX-RC
RimsWeinmann Zac 19, 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
Wheelbase1064.3 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.