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1998 Raleigh M-8000i FM

Velopedia Archive ID 77639

Overview

Model year1998
BrandRaleigh
ModelM-8000i FM
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID77639
Original MSRP$1,299.99
ColorsLS Red w/Black Rear
Sizes16", 18", 20"
Weight29 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded w/unified rear triangle
Frame material7005 aluminum
ForkRock Shox Judy XLC
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, double triple-clamp crown
Rear shockRock Shox Coupe Deluxe, 4.0" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore LX/XT
ShiftersShimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Deore LX top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetShimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-LP27, 110.5mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainKMC SS-82, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsWellgo WPD-804 clipless

Brakes

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

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Tange-Seiki RBC-2
HandlebarAluminum
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemAluminum
SaddleSelle Italia Nitrox PD
SeatpostAluminum micro-adjust, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: Shimano Deore LX, Rear: Shimano R080
RimsSyncros XLT, 32-hole
SpokesChung Nan stainless 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 angle74°
Chainstay / rear center426.7 mm
Wheelbase1071.9 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 29, 2026.