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1999 Raleigh Rowdy

Original specifications: Shimano Tourney · 6-speed · mechanical rear derailleur · 20" wheels · 26.5 lb published weight.

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Archive #89848
Model year
1999
Category
Kids
Original MSRP
$184.99
Sizes
Boys 11", girls 11"
Colors
Mach 2 Blue, Razzleberry
Weight
26.5 lb
Geometry
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Identification clues

1999 archived details

Published colors
Mach 2 Blue, Razzleberry
Frame
Hi-tensile steel
Original equipment
Juvenile Mix

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Original buildHi-tensile steel · Juvenile Mix · 20" wheels

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Published sizes and colors

2 sizes · 2 colors

Manufacturer-published sizes and colors; availability and exact size/color pairings may vary by market or production run.

Published sizes

Boys 11"girls 11"

Published colors

Mach 2 BlueRazzleberry

Frameset

Frame ConstructionTIG-welded
Frame MaterialHi-tensile steel
ForkRaleigh
Fork MaterialHi-tensile steel, unicrown crown

Drivetrain

Component GroupJuvenile Mix
ShiftersGrip Shift MRX rear
Rear DerailleurShimano Tourney TY-22
Crankset1-piece 5 1/2", 40 teeth
Bottom BracketChin Haur CH-35
BB Shell WidthAmerican
Rear Cogs6-speed, 14 - 28 teeth
ChainKMC UG-50, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsWellgo LU-987

Brakes

BrakesLee Chi ProMax DB-33 linear-pull brakes, Lee Chi ProMax GP-30AP levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset1" Chin Haur CH-90
HandlebarHsin Lung steel
Handlebar ExtensionsNot included
StemHsin Lung steel
SaddleSelle Stratos Padded Jr.
SeatpostLeadtec steel, 25.6mm diameter

Wheels & Tires

HubsJoy Tech OS steel, nutted
RimsWeinmann Zac 4019, 36-hole
SpokesShun Jiu stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke NipplesBrass nipples
Front Tire20 x 2.00" Kenda K-850
Wheel Size20" wheels

Geometry

Legacy reference · 5 measurements

Historical measurements. Frame size unknown.

All geometry measurementsLegacy reference · 5 measurements
MeasurementLegacy reference
Top tube325.1 mm
Head-tube angle70°
Seat-tube angle72°
Chainstay / rear center381 mm
Wheelbase889 mm

Frame size not recorded.

Gearing

Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.

RPM

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

Published build40T · 14–28T · 6-speed
Lowest1.43:1 Highest2.86:1 Total range200%
Estimated speed At 90 RPM Lowest gear7.6 mph Highest gear15.3 mph

Uses front tire 20×2; rear size isn’t listed.

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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Parts & serviceability

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Original specifications
Front tire · Original
20 x 2.00" Kenda K-850 Replacement search: 20x2 bicycle tire Before ordering: Check rim type and tire clearance.
Brake pads · Original
Lee Chi ProMax DB-33 linear-pull brakes

Lee Chi ProMax GP-30AP levers

Pedals · Original
Wellgo LU-987
More parts (2)Fewer parts
Rear derailleur · Original
Shimano Tourney TY-22
Seatpost · Original
Leadtec steel

25.6mm diameter

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Front tire
20 x 2.00" Kenda K-850
Drivetrain
6-speed
Seatpost diameter
25.6 mm
Bottom bracket / shell
Chin Haur CH-35 · American
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Archived: Frame: TIG-welded · Fork: Raleigh · Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown

Archived: Group: Juvenile Mix · Shifters: Grip Shift MRX rear · Rear derailleur: Shimano Tourney TY-22 · Crankset: 1-piece 5 1/2", 40 teeth · Bottom bracket: Chin Haur CH-35 · Rear cogs: 6-speed, 14 - 28 teeth · Chain: KMC UG-50, 1/2 x 3/32"

Archived: Brakes: Lee Chi ProMax DB-33 linear-pull brakes, Lee Chi ProMax GP-30AP levers

Archived: Wheel size: 20" wheels · Rims: Weinmann Zac 4019, 36-hole · Hubs: Joy Tech OS steel, nutted · Front tire: 20 x 2.00" Kenda K-850

Controls and contact points

Archived: Headset: 1" Chin Haur CH-90 · Handlebar: Hsin Lung steel · Stem: Hsin Lung steel · Seatpost: Leadtec steel, 25.6mm diameter · Saddle: Selle Stratos Padded Jr. · Pedals: Wellgo LU-987

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