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1998 Raleigh R-300 w/rear rack

Velopedia Archive ID 73534

Overview

Model year1998
BrandRaleigh
ModelR-300 w/rear rack
Bicycle typeTouring
Archive ID73534
Original MSRP$649.99
ColorsOkanogan Green
Sizes17", 19", 21", 23"
Weight25 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material7005 aluminum
ForkRaleigh Touring w/lowrider rack mounts
Fork material4130 chromoly, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano RSX
ShiftersShimano RSX STI Dual Control
Front derailleurShimano RSX top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleurShimano RSX GS
CranksetShimano STX, 26/36/46 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-LP26, 118mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 11 - 24 teeth
ChainKMC SS-82, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsAluminum cage w/clips & straps

Brakes

BrakesShimano Alivio A-brake brakes, Shimano RSX levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" Tange-Seiki aluminum
HandlebarModolo AE-2093
Handlebar extensionsN/A
StemAluminum
SaddleSelle Stratos Hyper Expert Duo-Compound
SeatpostAluminum micro-adjust, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano Alivio
RimsWeinmann Zac 19, 36-hole
SpokesChung Nan stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire700 x 28c Continental Super Sport
Wheel size700c wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube553.7 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle74°
Chainstay / rear center447 mm
Wheelbase1059.2 mm
Fork offset / rake50.8 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 27, 2026.