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1997 Raleigh MXR Mini (01)

Original specifications: 16" wheels.

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Archive #65799
Model year
1997
Category
Kids
Original MSRP
$124.99
Sizes
Boys
Colors
Chrome-plated
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Identification clues

1997 archived details

Published colors
Chrome-plated
Frame
Hi-tensile steel
Original equipment
N/A

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Original buildHi-tensile steel · 16" wheels

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Published sizes and colors

1 size · 1 color

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

Published sizes

Boys

Published colors

Chrome-plated

Frameset

Frame ConstructionTIG-welded
Frame MaterialHi-tensile steel
ForkRaleigh
Fork MaterialHi-tensile steel, unicrown crown

Drivetrain

Crankset1-piece 4", 32 teeth
Bottom BracketOne piece
BB Shell WidthAmerican 24tpi
Rear Cogs1-speed, 18 teeth
ChainKMC 410, 1/2 x 1/8"
PedalsResin

Brakes

BrakesCoaster brake

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset1" steel
HandlebarSteel
StemSteel
SaddleVelo BMX
SeatpostPillar, 25.6 mm diameter

Wheels & Tires

HubsFront: Kung Ten steel, nutted, Rear: Kung Ten coaster brake
RimsSteel, 28-hole
SpokesSteel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke NipplesBrass nipples
Front Tire16 x 1.75" Kenda K-50 Comp III type
Wheel Size16" wheels

Gearing

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

RPM

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

Published build32T · 18T · 1-speed
Ratio1.78:1
Estimated speed At 90 RPM Gear7.4 mph

Uses front tire 16×1.75; 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
Front tire · Original
16 x 1.75" Kenda K-50 Comp III type
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Pillar

25.6 mm diameter

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Front tire
16 x 1.75" Kenda K-50 Comp III type
Drivetrain
1-speed
Seatpost diameter
25.6 mm
Bottom bracket / shell
One piece · American 24tpi
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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: Crankset: 1-piece 4", 32 teeth · Bottom bracket: One piece · Rear cogs: 1-speed, 18 teeth · Chain: KMC 410, 1/2 x 1/8"

Brakes

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Archived: Brakes: Coaster brake

Wheels and tires

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Archived: Wheel size: 16" wheels · Rims: Steel, 28-hole · Hubs: Front: Kung Ten steel, nutted, Rear: Kung Ten coaster brake · Front tire: 16 x 1.75" Kenda K-50 Comp III type

Controls and contact points

Archived: Headset: 1" steel · Handlebar: Steel · Stem: Steel · Seatpost: Pillar, 25.6 mm diameter · Saddle: Velo BMX · Pedals: Resin

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