VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

2002 Raleigh C500

Velopedia Archive ID 91290

Overview

Model year2002
BrandRaleigh
ModelC500
Bicycle typeHybrid
Archive ID91290
Original MSRP$659.99
ColorsSilver/Blue
Sizes15", 17", 19", 21", 23"

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material7005 aluminum, double-butted
ForkSakae NCX-D, 2.0" travel
Fork materialAluminum, single triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupHybrid Mix
ShiftersShimano Deore
Front derailleurShimano Deore, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore LX SGS
CranksetShimano Deore FC-M510L, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracketSealed cartridge, 111mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
ChainKMC Z-9000, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsAluminum cage w/clips & straps

Brakes

BrakesTektro 829A brakes, Tektro Tenera levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Tange-Seiki STG-4
HandlebarAluminum, 2" rise
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemAluminum, adjustable
SaddleVelo Comfort
SeatpostAluminum, suspension, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsJoy Tech aluminum, Q/R
RimsWeinmann Zac 19, 32-hole
SpokesSha-Dar stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire700 x 32c WTB All Terrainasaurus
Wheel size700c wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube566.4 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center449.6 mm
Wheelbase1033.8 mm
Fork offset / rake38.1 mm

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