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1998 Raleigh R-700

Velopedia Archive ID 76500

Overview

Model year1998
BrandRaleigh
ModelR-700
Bicycle typeRoad race & triathlon
Archive ID76500
Original MSRP$1,349.99
ColorsBone Pearl White, Metamorphic Green
Sizes50 cm, 54 cm, 56 cm, 58 cm, 60 cm
Weight21 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material7005 aluminum
ForkKinesis
Fork materialCarbon fiber composite
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano 600 Ultegra
Front derailleurShimano 600 Ultegra, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleurShimano 600 Ultegra SS
CranksetShimano 600 Ultegra, 39/53 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-6500, 109.5mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs9-speed, 11 - 23 teeth
Chain1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsWellgo RC-703 clipless

Brakes

BrakesShimano 600 Ultegra Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano 600 Ultegra STI levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" aluminum
HandlebarProfile Hammer
Handlebar extensionsN/A
StemTIG-welded aluminum
SaddleSelle Italia Trimatica
SeatpostAluminum micro-adjust, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano 600 Ultegra
RimsMavic CXP 21, 32-hole
SpokesChung Nan stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire700 x 23c Michelin Bi-Synergic
Wheel size700c wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

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

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