Lowest1.64:1
Highest3.29:1
Total range200%
Estimated speed At 90 RPM
Lowest gear
Highest gear
Uses front tire 26×2.125; rear size isn’t listed.
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1999 Raleigh Retroglide 6
Original specifications: Shimano Tourney · 6-speed · mechanical rear derailleur · 26" wheels · 35 lb published weight.
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At a glance
Archive #82251- Model year
- 1999
- Category
- Cruiser
- Original MSRP
- $249.99
- Sizes
- 19", womens 19"
- Colors
- Cherrywood/Classic Cream, Spirit Blue/Classic Cream
- Weight
- 35 lb
- Geometry
- Legacy reference
- In this record
- 26 specifications · original MSRP · geometry
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Identification clues
1999 archived details
- Published colors
- Cherrywood/Classic Cream, Spirit Blue/Classic Cream
- Frame
- Hi-tensile steel
- Original equipment
- Cruiser Mix
Clues, not proof of model year. Colors vary and components may have been replaced.
Original buildHi-tensile steel · Cruiser Mix · 26" wheels
Frameset
| Frame Construction | TIG-welded |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Hi-tensile steel |
| Fork | Raleigh |
| Fork Material | Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Cruiser Mix |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Shimano Revo |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Tourney TY-22 |
| Crankset | 1-piece steel, 46 teeth |
| Bottom Bracket | Victor VPB-35 |
| BB Shell Width | American |
| Rear Cogs | 6-speed, 14 - 28 teeth |
| Chain | KMC Z-30, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Victor VP-805 |
Brakes
| Brakes | Shimano Altus CT-90 brakes, aluminum/resin levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1" Victor VP-H67 |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Steel, cruiser |
| Handlebar Extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Aluminum, cruiser |
| Saddle | Selle Stratos Retrosoft Double Spring Cruiser Saddle |
| Seatpost | Steel, 25.6mm diameter |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Joy Tech aluminum, nutted |
|---|---|
| Rims | Weinmann 519, 36-hole |
| Spokes | Chung Nan stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge |
| Spoke Nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front Tire | 26 x 2.125" Kenda K-80 |
| Wheel Size | 26" wheels |
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Geometry
Historical measurements. Frame size unknown.
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Size
Measurement
Measurement
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All geometry measurementsLegacy reference · 6 measurements
| Measurement | Legacy reference |
|---|---|
| Top tube | 581.7 mm |
| Head-tube angle | 67.5° |
| Seat-tube angle | 69.5° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 480.1 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1104.9 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
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KMC Z-30
1/2 x 3/32"
26 x 2.125" Kenda K-80
Replacement search: 26x2.125 bicycle tire Before ordering: Check rim type and tire clearance.
Shimano Tourney TY-22
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Steel
25.6mm diameter
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Archived specifications for reference. Check the fitted parts before ordering.
- Front tire
- 26 x 2.125" Kenda K-80
- Drivetrain
- 6-speed
- Seatpost diameter
- 25.6 mm
- Bottom bracket / shell
- Victor VPB-35 · American
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Frame and fork
Inspect the frame and fork →Archived: Frame: TIG-welded · Fork: Raleigh · Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Check drivetrain wear →Archived: Group: Cruiser Mix · Shifters: Shimano Revo · Rear derailleur: Shimano Tourney TY-22 · Crankset: 1-piece steel, 46 teeth · Bottom bracket: Victor VPB-35 · Rear cogs: 6-speed, 14 - 28 teeth · Chain: KMC Z-30, 1/2 x 3/32"
Brakes
Inspect the brakes →Archived: Brakes: Shimano Altus CT-90 brakes, aluminum/resin levers
Wheels and tires
Check wheels and tires →Archived: Wheel size: 26" wheels · Rims: Weinmann 519, 36-hole · Hubs: Joy Tech aluminum, nutted · Front tire: 26 x 2.125" Kenda K-80
Controls and contact points
Archived: Headset: 1" Victor VP-H67 · Handlebar: Steel, cruiser · Stem: Aluminum, cruiser · Seatpost: Steel, 25.6mm diameter · Saddle: Selle Stratos Retrosoft Double Spring Cruiser Saddle · Pedals: Victor VP-805
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