VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1997 Raleigh R600

Velopedia Archive ID 68662

Overview

Model year1997
BrandRaleigh
ModelR600
Bicycle typeRoad/sport
Archive ID68662
Original MSRP$899.99
ColorsRed
Sizes50 cm, 54 cm, 56 cm, 58 cm, 60 cm
Weight22 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material7005 aluminum, butted
ForkKinesis
Fork materialAluminum, bonded, aero crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano 105SC
ShiftersShimano 105SC STI Dual Control
Front derailleurShimano 105SC, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear derailleurShimano 105SC GS
CranksetShimano 105SC, 30/42/52 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN52, 118 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 12 - 23 teeth
ChainKMC SS-91S, 1/2 X 3/32"
PedalsAluminum cage w/clips & straps

Brakes

BrakesShimano 105SC Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano 105SC levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" aluminum
HandlebarAluminum
Handlebar extensionsN/A
StemAluminum
SaddleSelle Bassano Vuelta, chromoly rails
SeatpostAluminum micro-adjust, 27.2 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano 105SC
RimsMavic CXP 10, 32-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tire700 x 23c Continental Super Sport Ultra
Wheel size700c wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube569 mm
Head-tube angle73°
Seat-tube angle72.5°
Chainstay / rear center408.9 mm
Wheelbase990.6 mm
Fork offset / rake44.4 mm

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