VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

2000 Raleigh F500

Velopedia Archive ID 90230

Overview

Model year2000
BrandRaleigh
ModelF500
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID90230
Original MSRP$820.00
ColorsBlackout
Sizes14", 16", 18", 20", 22"

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material7005 aluminum
ForkRock Shox Jett XC, 2.5" travel
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano Deore
Front derailleurShimano Deore, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetShimano Deore, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN52, 110.5mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
ChainKMC Z9200, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsWellgo LU-950

Brakes

BrakesAvid 1D-10 brakes, Avid AD-1.0 L levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless WTB Momentum Comp ST
HandlebarAluminum, rise
Handlebar extensionsAlloy
StemHsin Lung aluminum
SaddleSelle Stratos Enhanced Comfort
SeatpostAluminum, suspension, 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 center424.2 mm
Wheelbase1059.2 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 26, 2026.