VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1999 Raleigh Retroglide 1

Velopedia Archive ID 88727

Overview

Model year1999
BrandRaleigh
ModelRetroglide 1
Bicycle typeCruiser
Archive ID88727
Original MSRP$204.99
ColorsCherrywood/Classic Cream, Volcano Black/Classic Cream
Sizes19", womens 19"
Weight32 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialHi-tensile steel
ForkRaleigh
Fork materialHi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupCruiser Mix
ShiftersN/A
Front derailleurN/A
Rear derailleurN/A
Crankset1-piece steel, 46 teeth
Bottom bracketVictor VPB-35
BB shell widthAmerican
Rear cogs1-speed, 20 teeth
ChainKMC Z-410, 1/2 x 1/8"
PedalsBarefoot

Brakes

BrakesJT coaster brake rear

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" Victor VP-H67
HandlebarSteel, cruiser
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemAluminum, cruiser
SaddleSelle Stratos Retrosoft Double Spring Cruiser Saddle
SeatpostSteel, 25.6mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: Joy Tech aluminum, nutted, Rear: Joy Tech coaster
RimsWeinmann 519, 36-hole
SpokesChung Nan stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.125" Kenda K-80
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube581.7 mm
Head-tube angle67.5°
Seat-tube angle69.5°
Chainstay / rear center480.1 mm
Wheelbase1104.9 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.