Lowest0.73:1
Highest3.82:1
Total range521%
Estimated speed At 90 RPM
Lowest gear
Highest gear
Uses front tire 26×1.9; rear size isn’t listed.
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1999 Raleigh F-500
Original specifications: Shimano Deore XT · 8-speed · mechanical rear derailleur · 26" wheels · 28 lb published weight.
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At a glance
Archive #88106- Model year
- 1999
- Category
- Mountain
- Original MSRP
- $759.99
- Sizes
- 16", 18", 20", 22"
- Colors
- Brite White, Stealth Black
- Weight
- 28 lb
- Geometry
- Legacy reference
- In this record
- 27 specifications · original MSRP · geometry
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Identification clues
1999 archived details
- Published colors
- Brite White, Stealth Black
- Frame
- 7005 aluminum, butted w/replaceable derailleur hanger
- Original equipment
- Mountain Mix
Clues, not proof of model year. Colors vary and components may have been replaced.
Original build7005 aluminum, butted w/replaceable derailleur hanger · Mountain Mix · 26" wheels
Frameset
| Frame Construction | TIG-welded |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | 7005 aluminum, butted w/replaceable derailleur hanger |
| Fork | Rock Shox Jett T2, 2.5" travel |
| Fork Material | Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Mountain Mix |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Shimano STX-RC RapidFire SL |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Nexave top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore XT |
| Crankset | Shimano STX-RC, 22/32/42 teeth |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB-UN52, 117.5mm spindle |
| BB Shell Width | 68mm English |
| Rear Cogs | 8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth |
| Chain | KMC IG-31, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Wellgo LU-950A w/clips & straps |
Brakes
| Brakes | Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Avid AD-1.0 L levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless Tange-Seiki RBC-2 |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Aluminum |
| Handlebar Extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Aluminum |
| Saddle | Selle Stratos Hyper Expert Duo-Compound |
| Seatpost | Aluminum micro-adjust, 27.2mm diameter |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Front: Shimano Alivio, Rear: Shimano Nexave |
|---|---|
| Rims | Sun Rims Rhyno Lite, 36-hole |
| Spokes | Chung Nan stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge |
| Spoke Nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front Tire | 26 x 1.90" Continental Town & Country |
| Wheel Size | 26" wheels |
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Geometry
Historical measurements. Frame size unknown.
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Size
Measurement
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All geometry measurementsLegacy reference · 6 measurements
| Measurement | Legacy reference |
|---|---|
| Top tube | 584.2 mm |
| Head-tube angle | 71° |
| Seat-tube angle | 73° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 425.4 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1056.6 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 39.1 mm |
Frame size not recorded.
Gearing
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
How it works
Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.
Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.
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Gearing results
| Measure | Original | Your setup |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest ratio | — | — |
| Highest ratio | — | — |
| Total range | — | — |
| Lowest-gear speed | — | — |
| Highest-gear speed | — | — |
Speeds are estimates. These calculations do not establish component compatibility or available tire clearance.
Parts & serviceability
Find replacement parts
26 x 1.90" Continental Town & Country
Retailer offers
Continental Double Fighter III Tire Black, 26x1.9
Replacement option
Continental Town Country on eBaySponsored links
Aluminum micro-adjust
27.2mm diameter
Retailer offers
Race Face Ride XC Seatpost Black, 27.2x375mm
Replacement option
Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes
Avid AD-1.0 L levers
More parts (5)Fewer parts
Shimano BB-UN52
117.5mm spindle
Wellgo LU-950A w/clips & straps
Shimano STX-RC
22/32/42 teeth
Shimano Deore XT
Shimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
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Parts and service referenceQuick reference before buying parts
Archived specifications for reference. Check the fitted parts before ordering.
- Front tire
- 26 x 1.90" Continental Town & Country
- Drivetrain
- 8-speed
- Seatpost diameter
- 27.2 mm
- Bottom bracket / shell
- Shimano BB-UN52, 117.5mm spindle · 68mm English
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Frame and fork
Inspect the frame and fork →Archived: Frame: TIG-welded · Fork: Rock Shox Jett T2, 2.5" travel · Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Suspension
Evaluate the suspension →Archived: Fork: Rock Shox Jett T2, 2.5" travel
Drivetrain
Check drivetrain wear →Archived: Group: Mountain Mix · Shifters: Shimano STX-RC RapidFire SL · Front derailleur: Shimano Nexave top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm · Rear derailleur: Shimano Deore XT · Crankset: Shimano STX-RC, 22/32/42 teeth · Bottom bracket: Shimano BB-UN52, 117.5mm spindle · Rear cogs: 8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth · Chain: KMC IG-31, 1/2 x 3/32"
Brakes
Inspect the brakes →Archived: Brakes: Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Avid AD-1.0 L levers
Wheels and tires
Check wheels and tires →Archived: Wheel size: 26" wheels · Rims: Sun Rims Rhyno Lite, 36-hole · Hubs: Front: Shimano Alivio, Rear: Shimano Nexave · Front tire: 26 x 1.90" Continental Town & Country
Controls and contact points
Archived: Headset: 1 1/8" threadless Tange-Seiki RBC-2 · Handlebar: Aluminum · Stem: Aluminum · Seatpost: Aluminum micro-adjust, 27.2mm diameter · Saddle: Selle Stratos Hyper Expert Duo-Compound · Pedals: Wellgo LU-950A w/clips & straps
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