Bicycle Archive · Specification report

1998 Raleigh Retroglide 6

Velopedia Archive ID 73284

Overview

Model year	1998
Brand	Raleigh
Model	Retroglide 6
Bicycle type	Cruiser
Archive ID	73284
Original MSRP	$259.99
Colors	Black Pearl w/Cream, Emerald Green w/Cream
Sizes	Mens, womens
Weight	32.75 lb

Frameset

Frame construction	TIG-welded
Frame material	Hi-tensile steel
Fork	Raleigh Cruiser
Fork material	Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Rear shock	N/A

Drivetrain

Component group	N/A
Shifters	Grip Shift MRX-170
Front derailleur	N/A
Rear derailleur	N/A
Crankset	1-piece 6 1/2", 46 teeth
Bottom bracket	One piece
BB shell width	American 24tpi
Rear cogs	6-speed, 14 - 28 teeth
Chain	KMC Z-51, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals	Victor Barefoot

Brakes

Brakes	Shimano Altus brakes, Lee Chi resin levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1" Victor VP-H67
Handlebar	Cruiser Bend
Handlebar extensions	Not included
Stem	Steel/aluminum
Saddle	Comfort Cruiser w/coil springs
Seatpost	Pillar, steel, 25.6mm diameter

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Joy Tech steel, nutted
Rims	Weinmann 519, 36-hole
Spokes	Chung Nan steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipples	Brass nipples
Front tire	26 x 2.125" classic whitewall
Wheel size	26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube	552.4 mm
Head-tube angle	72°
Seat-tube angle	72°
Chainstay / rear center	476.2 mm
Wheelbase	1104.9 mm
Fork offset / rake	44.4 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 28, 2026.