VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

2000 Raleigh M8000

Velopedia Archive ID 90280

Overview

Model year2000
BrandRaleigh
ModelM8000
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID90280
Original MSRP$1,200.00
ColorsBlack
Sizes16", 18", 20"

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material7005 aluminum w/replaceable derailleur hanger
ForkRock Shox Judy SL, 2.5"-4.0" adjustable travel
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockRock Shox Deluxe Adjust, 4.0" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano Deore
Front derailleurShimano Deore LX, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore LX SGS
CranksetShimano Deore, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-LP27, 110.5mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
ChainKMC Z9200, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsWellgo WPD-813 clipless

Brakes

BrakesDia Tech mechanical disc brakes, Avid SD-1.9 L levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless WTB Momentum Comp ST
HandlebarKoski riser
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemAlloy 4 bolt
SaddleWTB SST.XCZ
SeatpostAluminum micro-adjust, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFormula disc
RimsVuelta Excalibur Disc, 32-hole
SpokesChung Nan stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.35" WTB MotoRaptor
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube584.2 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle71°
Chainstay / rear center424.2 mm
Wheelbase1074.4 mm

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