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| Model year | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Raleigh |
| Model | R-500 |
| Bicycle type | Road/sport |
| Archive ID | 78889 |
| Original MSRP | $699.99 |
| Colors | Ruby Red |
| Sizes | 50 cm, 54 cm, 56 cm, 58 cm, 60 cm |
| Weight | 24 lb |
| Frame construction | TIG-welded |
|---|---|
| Frame material | 7005 aluminum, butted |
| Fork | Raleigh Road |
| Fork material | 4130 chromoly, unicrown crown |
| Rear shock | N/A |
| Component group | Shimano RSX |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Shimano 105SC STI Dual Control |
| Front derailleur | Shimano RSX top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano RSX GS |
| Crankset | Shimano RSX, 26/36/46 teeth |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB-LP26, 118mm spindle |
| BB shell width | 68mm English |
| Rear cogs | 7-speed, 11 - 24 teeth |
| Chain | KMC SS-82, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Aluminum cage w/clips & straps |
| Brakes | Shimano RSX Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano RSX levers |
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| Headset | 1" Tange-Seiki aluminum |
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| Handlebar | Modolo AE-2093 |
| Handlebar extensions | N/A |
| Stem | Aluminum |
| Saddle | Selle Stratos Hyper Expert Duo-Compound |
| Seatpost | Aluminum micro-adjust, 27.2mm diameter |
| Hubs | Shimano RSX |
|---|---|
| Rims | Mavic CXP 11, 32-hole |
| Spokes | Chung Nan stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge |
| Spoke nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front tire | 700 x 23c Continental Super Sport Ultra |
| Wheel size | 700c wheels |
| Top tube | 570 mm |
|---|---|
| Head-tube angle | 73° |
| Seat-tube angle | 72.5° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 410 mm |
| Wheelbase | 991 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 45 mm |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 28, 2026.