VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1997 Raleigh M8000

Velopedia Archive ID 69533

Overview

Model year1997
BrandRaleigh
ModelM8000
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID69533
Original MSRP$1,199.99
ColorsRed/black
Sizes16", 18", 20"
Weight27.3 lb

Frameset

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

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore XT/LX
ShiftersShimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Deore LX top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetShimano Deore LX, 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"
PedalsWellgo WPD-800 clipless

Brakes

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

Cockpit & contact points

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

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: Shimano Deore LX suspension, Rear: Shimano R080, silent clutch
RimsMavic 221, 32-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.10" IRC Mythos XC kevlar
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 / rake38.1 mm

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