VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

2001 Raleigh R500

Velopedia Archive ID 36096

Overview

Model year2001
BrandRaleigh
ModelR500
Bicycle typeRoad/sport
Archive ID36096
Original MSRP$869.99
ColorsBrite Blue/Black Fade
Sizes47cm, 50cm, 53cm, 56cm, 59cm, 62cm

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material7005 aluminum, butted
ForkRaleigh
Fork materialChromoly, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupRoad Mix
ShiftersShimano Tiagra STI Dual Control
Front derailleurShimano Tiagra
Rear derailleurShimano Tiagra SS
CranksetShimano Tiagra Triple, 30/42/52 teeth
Bottom bracketCartridge
Rear cogs9-speed, 13 - 25 teeth
ChainKMC Z9000, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsWellgo WPD-M9 clipless

Brakes

BrakesShimano Sora Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano Tiagra STI Dual Control levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Tange Seiki aheadset
HandlebarAluminum drop bar
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemAluminum Ahead type
SaddleSelle Stratos Road
SeatpostAluminum micro-adjust

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano Sora
RimsVuelta Stylus, 32-hole
SpokesDT stainless steel, 14g
Front tire700 x 23c Michelin Axial BiSport
Wheel size700c wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube563.9 mm
Head-tube angle73°
Seat-tube angle72°
Chainstay / rear center408.9 mm
Wheelbase990.6 mm

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