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1998 Raleigh C-40

Velopedia Archive ID 71292

Overview

Model year1998
BrandRaleigh
ModelC-40
Bicycle typeHybrid
Archive ID71292
Original MSRP$319.99
ColorsRuby Red, Sage Green
Sizes15", 17", 19", 21", 23", womens 16", womens 19"
Weight28.75 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialChromoly seat tube/hi-tensile steel
ForkRaleigh Cross
Fork materialChromoly, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupHybrid Mix
ShiftersGrip Shift MRX-170
Front derailleurShimano Alivio top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm
Rear derailleurShimano STX
CranksetShimano Altus, 24/34/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-CT91, 116mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainKMC Z-51, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsResin

Brakes

BrakesShimano Altus brakes, aluminum levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" Victor VP-H67
HandlebarSteel, 2" rise
Handlebar extensionsN/A
StemSteel
SaddleSelle Stratos Hyper Plush Duo-Compound w/springs
SeatpostAluminum micro-adjust, 26.0mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano RM40
RimsWeinmann 519, 36-hole
SpokesChung Nan stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire700 x 38c multi-terrain
Wheel size700c wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube571.5 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center431.8 mm
Wheelbase1041.4 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 26, 2026.