VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

2002 Raleigh M50

Velopedia Archive ID 91271

Overview

Model year2002
BrandRaleigh
ModelM50
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID91271
Original MSRP$329.99
ColorsBlue, Orange
Sizes14", 16", 18", 20", 22", 24"

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material6061 T6 aluminum
ForkSakae XCR-E, 3.0" travel
Fork materialAluminum, single triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano Acera EZ Fire Plus
Front derailleurShimano Acera, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleurShimano Acera
CranksetShimano Alivio FC-MC19-L, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketChin Haur CH-52, 111mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG31, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsMTB nylon

Brakes

BrakesTektro 832A linear pull brakes, Shimano Acera levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" Tien Hsin TH-888
HandlebarAluminum
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemAluminum
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.