VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

2003 Raleigh M40

Velopedia Archive ID 38976

Overview

Model year2003
BrandRaleigh
ModelM40
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID38976
Original MSRP$279.99
ColorsBlue, Red, Ruby
Sizes14", 16", 16" Womens, 18", 19" Womens, 20", 22"

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material6061 T6 aluminum
ForkSR Suntour XC50, 63mm travel
Fork materialAluminum, single crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano EF-29 EZ-Fire
Front derailleurShimano C051, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleurShimano Altus
CranksetShimano FC-C051, 28/38/48 teeth
Bottom bracketCartridge
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 13 - 34 teeth
ChainKMC Z51, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsWellgo resin

Brakes

BrakesTektro 835A Linear Pull brakes, Shimano EF-29 levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless steel
HandlebarAluminum, 1.25" rise
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemAluminum threadless
SaddleAvenir ATB Vinyl
SeatpostAluminum, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsAluminum, Q/R
RimsWeinmann aluminum, 36-hole
SpokesStainless 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
Wheelbase1082 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 28, 2026.