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1998 Raleigh M-60

Velopedia Archive ID 75897

Overview

Model year1998
BrandRaleigh
ModelM-60
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID75897
Original MSRP$429.99
ColorsBone Pearl White, Ultra Blue
Sizes14.5", 16.5", 18", 20", 22"
Weight27.5 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialChromoly, oversized
ForkRST 260
Fork materialChromoly, aluminum crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano STX
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-4.0
Front derailleurShimano STX top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleurShimano STX
CranksetShimano STX, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-LP27, 110.5mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainKMC IG-31, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsResin body/aluminum cage w/clips & straps

Brakes

BrakesTektro 823A linear-pull brakes, Tektro RBP-378A levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Tange-Seiki RBC-2
HandlebarAluminum
Handlebar extensionsAluminum, ski bend
StemAluminum
SaddleSelle Stratos Hyper Expert
SeatpostAluminum micro-adjust, 26.0mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano Alivio
RimsWeinmann Zac 19, 32-hole
SpokesChung Nan stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.00" IRC PiranhaPro
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube565.1 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center425.4 mm
Wheelbase1043.9 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 26, 2026.