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1998 Raleigh R-600

Velopedia Archive ID 72413

Overview

Model year1998
BrandRaleigh
ModelR-600
Bicycle typeRoad/sport
Archive ID72413
Original MSRP$919.99
ColorsUltra Blue
Sizes50 cm, 54 cm, 56 cm, 58 cm, 60 cm
Weight22 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material7005 aluminum, butted
ForkKinesis Road-D
Fork materialAluminum, sloping crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano 105SC
ShiftersShimano 105SC STI Dual Control
Front derailleurShimano 105SC, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleurShimano 105SC GS
CranksetShimano 105SC, 30/42/52 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN52, 118mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 12 - 23 teeth
ChainKMC SS-82, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsWellgo RC-703 clipless

Brakes

BrakesShimano RX-100 Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano 105SC levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" Tange-Seiki aluminum
HandlebarModolo AE-2093
Handlebar extensionsN/A
StemKalloy KWG aluminum
SaddleSelle Bassano Vuelta, chromoly rails
SeatpostAluminum pro-clamp micro-adjust, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano 105SC
RimsMavic CXP 11, 32-hole
SpokesChung Nan steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire700 x 23c Continental Super Sport Ultra
Wheel size700c wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube570 mm
Head-tube angle73°
Seat-tube angle72.5°
Chainstay / rear center410 mm
Wheelbase991 mm
Fork offset / rake45 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 26, 2026.