Bicycle Archive · Specification report

2001 Raleigh M8000

Velopedia Archive ID 36098

Overview

Model year	2001
Brand	Raleigh
Model	M8000
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID	36098
Original MSRP	$1,199.99
Colors	Single Track Black and Silver
Sizes	Large, medium, small

Frameset

Frame construction	TIG-welded
Frame material	7005 aluminum
Fork	Rock Shox Pyslo XC, 3.15" travel
Fork material	Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shock	DNM DV-28

Drivetrain

Component group	Mountain Mix
Shifters	Shimano Deore Rapidfire Plus
Front derailleur	Shimano Deore LX
Rear derailleur	Shimano Deore LX SGS
Crankset	Shimano LX, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracket	Shimano BB-UN52
Rear cogs	9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain	KMC Z9000, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals	Wellgo WPD-M9 clipless

Brakes

Brakes	Magura Julie brakes, Magura Julie levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1 1/8" threadless Tange Seiki ZST
Handlebar	Koski
Handlebar extensions	Not included
Stem	Koski Forged Aluminum
Saddle	WTB SST, hollow chromoly rails
Seatpost	Aluminum micro-adjust

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Aluminum O/S
Rims	Alex TD-17, 32-hole
Spokes	Stainless steel, 14g
Front tire	26 x 2.40" WTB MotoRaptor
Wheel size	26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube	586.7 mm
Head-tube angle	71°
Seat-tube angle	71°
Chainstay / rear center	424.2 mm
Wheelbase	1059.2 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 28, 2026.