Velopedia Bicycle Archive
2001 Raleigh C500
Comfort/commuter bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.
- Original MSRP
- $649.99
- Sizes
- Large, medium, small, xlarge, xsmall
- Colors
- Silver
- Archive ID
- 36170
Current market
Checking current listings…Frameset
| Frame Construction | TIG-welded |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | 7005 aluminum, butted |
| Fork | Rock Shox Metro XC, 2.0" travel |
| Fork Material | Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown |
| Rear Shock | N/A |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Hybrid Mix |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Shimano Deore Rapidfire Plus |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Deore |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore, 24/36/48 teeth |
| Bottom Bracket | Sealed cartridge |
| Rear Cogs | 9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth |
| Chain | KMC Z9000, 1/2 x 1/8" |
| Pedals | Aluminum/resin w/clips and straps |
Brakes
| Brakes | ProMax linear-pull brakes, Tektro Comfort 390A levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1" Tange Seiki aheadset |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Aluminum, rise |
| Handlebar Extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Aluminum, adjustable |
| Saddle | Selle Stratos Enhanced Comfort |
| Seatpost | Aluminum, suspension |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Aluminum O/S |
|---|---|
| Rims | Alex DM-18, 32-hole |
| Spokes | Stainless steel, 14g straight gauge |
| Front Tire | 700 x 38c Geax Revert |
| Wheel Size | 700c wheels |
Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.