VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

2002 Raleigh M8000

Velopedia Archive ID 91281

Overview

Model year2002
BrandRaleigh
ModelM8000
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID91281
Original MSRP$879.99
ColorsRed/Silver
Sizes16", 18", 20"

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material7005 aluminum w/replaceable derailleur hanger
ForkRock Shox Judy C, 4.0" travel
Fork materialAluminum, single triple-clamp crown
Rear shockRST 22, 4.0" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano Deore RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Deore LX, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore SGS
CranksetShimano FC-M440, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracketSealed cartridge, 111mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
ChainKMC Z9200, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsWellgo WPD-823 clipless

Brakes

BrakesProMax DSK-610J Mechanical Disc brakes, ProMax DBL-2064T levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Tien Hsin No.10 ZST
HandlebarAluminum, 1" rise
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemKoski Strong Hold 4-bolt
SaddleWTB Speed V
SeatpostAluminum micro-adjust, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsJoy Tech aluminum, nutted
RimsAlex TD-17, 32-hole
SpokesSha-Dar stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.25" WTB TyranoRaptor
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube586.7 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle71°
Chainstay / rear center424.2 mm
Wheelbase1071.9 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.