VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

2000 Raleigh M45

Velopedia Archive ID 90192

Overview

Model year2000
BrandRaleigh
ModelM45
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID90192
Original MSRP$300.00
ColorsNew Wave Blue
Sizes14", 16", 18", 20", 22", 24", womens 16", womens 19"

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material7005 aluminum w/replaceable derailleur hanger
ForkSR M6200, 2.0" travel
Fork materialAluminum/chromoly
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano Revo
Front derailleurSuntour TP-16, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleurShimano MR-40
CranksetShimano Tourney TY-40, 28/38/48 teeth
Bottom bracketVictor VPB-33, 120mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 14 - 28 teeth
ChainKMC Z-51, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsMTB nylon

Brakes

BrakesAluminum linear-pull brakes, alloy levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Victor VP-H94
HandlebarSteel
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemSteel
SaddleSelle Stratos Enhanced Comfort
SeatpostAluminum micro-adjust, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsJoy Tech aluminum, Q/R
RimsAlex X-101, 36-hole
SpokesChung Nan stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 1.95" Kenda K-850
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube584.2 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center424.2 mm
Wheelbase1056.6 mm

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