VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

2003 Raleigh Inferno XC

Velopedia Archive ID 39001

Overview

Model year2003
BrandRaleigh
ModelInferno XC
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID39001
Original MSRP$1,849.99
ColorsSilver/Black
SizesLarge, medium, small

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material7005 aluminum
ForkRock Shox Duke SL, 80mm travel
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, single crown
Rear shockRock Shox Bar-Adjust

Drivetrain

Component groupMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano Deore LX RapidFire
Front derailleurShimano Deore XT, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT
CranksetShimano Deore XT M-752, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-ES30
Rear cogs9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
ChainKMC Z9000, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsShimano PD-M505 SPD

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore M525 hydraulic disc brakes, Shimano Deore M525 hydraulic levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" Zero Stack Threadless Tien Hsin ZST retainer bearing
HandlebarRitchey Comp
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemRitchey Comp
SaddleWTB Rocket V Race
SeatpostRitchey Comp, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsEquation Sealed
RimsEquation Disc, 32-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 1.95" WTB Epic Wolf
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube579.1 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center434.3 mm
Wheelbase1049 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 28, 2026.