VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

2001 Raleigh C500

Velopedia Archive ID 36170

Overview

Model year2001
BrandRaleigh
ModelC500
Bicycle typeComfort/commuter
Archive ID36170
Original MSRP$649.99
ColorsSilver
SizesLarge, medium, small, xlarge, xsmall

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material7005 aluminum, butted
ForkRock Shox Metro XC, 2.0" travel
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupHybrid Mix
ShiftersShimano Deore Rapidfire Plus
Front derailleurShimano Deore
Rear derailleurShimano Deore
CranksetShimano Deore, 24/36/48 teeth
Bottom bracketSealed cartridge
Rear cogs9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
ChainKMC Z9000, 1/2 x 1/8"
PedalsAluminum/resin w/clips and straps

Brakes

BrakesProMax linear-pull brakes, Tektro Comfort 390A levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" Tange Seiki aheadset
HandlebarAluminum, rise
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemAluminum, adjustable
SaddleSelle Stratos Enhanced Comfort
SeatpostAluminum, suspension

Wheels & tires

HubsAluminum O/S
RimsAlex DM-18, 32-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 14g straight gauge
Front tire700 x 38c Geax Revert
Wheel size700c wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube566.4 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center431.8 mm
Wheelbase1033.8 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 27, 2026.