VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

2002 Raleigh M40

Velopedia Archive ID 91270

Overview

Model year2002
BrandRaleigh
ModelM40
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID91270
Original MSRP$279.99
ColorsGold, Red
Sizes14", 16", 16" Womens, 18", 19" Womens, 20", 22"

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material6061 T6 aluminum
ForkRST 191 CL, 2.5" travel
Fork materialAluminum, single triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano Tourney RevoShift
Front derailleurShimano C050, dual-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleurShimano Altus
CranksetShimano FC-C050, 24/34/42 teeth
Bottom bracketChin Haur CH-52, 122mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 13 - 34 teeth
ChainKMC Z-51, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsMTB nylon

Brakes

BrakesTektro 832A linear pull brakes, Tektro levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" Chin Haur CH-903B
HandlebarSteel
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemSteel
SaddleVelo
SeatpostAluminum, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsJoy Tech aluminum, Q/R
RimsWeinmann CN-520, 36-hole
SpokesSha-Dar stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 1.95" Kenda K-850
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube584.2 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center424.2 mm
Wheelbase1056.6 mm
Fork offset / rake40.6 mm

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