Bicycle Archive · Specification report

1999 Raleigh Superspeed

Velopedia Archive ID 85864

Overview

Model year	1999
Brand	Raleigh
Model	Superspeed
Bicycle type	BMX
Archive ID	85864
Original MSRP	$249.99
Colors	Mach 2 Blue
Sizes	Expert
Weight	25.5 lb

Frameset

Frame construction	TIG-welded
Frame material	7005 aluminum
Fork	Raleigh
Fork material	Chromoly, unicrown crown
Rear shock	N/A

Drivetrain

Component group	N/A
Shifters	N/A
Front derailleur	N/A
Rear derailleur	N/A
Crankset	1-piece 6 1/2", 43 teeth
Bottom bracket	Chin Haur CH-35
BB shell width	American
Rear cogs	1-speed, 16 teeth
Chain	KMC 410, 1/2 x 1/8"
Pedals	Wellgo LU-313

Brakes

Brakes	Tektro 915A rear brakes, Tektro 318A rear levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1" Tange-Seiki steel
Handlebar	Leadtec steel
Handlebar extensions	Not included
Stem	Hsin Lung steel
Saddle	Velo VL-283
Seatpost	Kalloy SP-242, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Joy Tech steel, nutted
Rims	Alex VP-20F, 36-hole
Spokes	Shun Jiu UCP, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipples	Brass nipples
Front tire	20 x 2.25" Kenda K-51
Wheel size	20" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube	530.9 mm
Head-tube angle	73°
Seat-tube angle	69.5°
Chainstay / rear center	398.8 mm
Wheelbase	944.9 mm
Fork offset / rake	25.4 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 12, 2026.