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1999 Raleigh F-500

Velopedia Archive ID 88106

Overview

Model year1999
BrandRaleigh
ModelF-500
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID88106
Original MSRP$759.99
ColorsBrite White, Stealth Black
Sizes16", 18", 20", 22"
Weight28 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material7005 aluminum, butted w/replaceable derailleur hanger
ForkRock Shox Jett T2, 2.5" travel
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Nexave top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT
CranksetShimano STX-RC, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN52, 117.5mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainKMC IG-31, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsWellgo LU-950A w/clips & straps

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Avid AD-1.0 L levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Tange-Seiki RBC-2
HandlebarAluminum
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemAluminum
SaddleSelle Stratos Hyper Expert Duo-Compound
SeatpostAluminum micro-adjust, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: Shimano Alivio, Rear: Shimano Nexave
RimsSun Rims Rhyno Lite, 36-hole
SpokesChung Nan stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 1.90" Continental Town & Country
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube584.2 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center425.4 mm
Wheelbase1056.6 mm
Fork offset / rake39.1 mm

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