Bicycle Archive · Specification report

2003 Raleigh Tess

Velopedia Archive ID 38993

Overview

Model year	2003
Brand	Raleigh
Model	Tess
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID	38993
Original MSRP	$439.99
Colors	Lavender/Black, Periwinkle/White
Sizes	13", 15", 17", 19"

Frameset

Frame construction	TIG-welded
Frame material	6061 T6 aluminum
Fork	Rock Shox Judy TT-W, 80mm travel
Fork material	Aluminum/magnesium, single crown
Rear shock	N/A

Drivetrain

Component group	Mountain Mix
Shifters	Shimano Deore
Front derailleur	Shimano Deore, dual-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleur	Shimano Deore
Crankset	Shimano FC-M440, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracket	Cartridge
Rear cogs	9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain	SRAM PC-49, 1/2 X 3/32"
Pedals	Aluminum cage w/clips & straps

Brakes

Brakes	Tektro 835A Linear Pull brakes, Tektro 317A short reach levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1 1/8" Zero Stack Threadless Tien Hsin ZST retainer bearing
Handlebar	Aluminum, 1.25" rise
Handlebar extensions	Not included
Stem	Aluminum threadless
Saddle	Avenir Women's Specific
Seatpost	Aluminum micro-adjust, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Front: aluminum, Q/R, Rear: Shimano HB-RM40
Rims	Weinmann Zac 19, 32-hole
Spokes	Stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Spoke nipples	Brass nipples
Front tire	26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor
Wheel size	26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube	543.6 mm
Head-tube angle	71°
Seat-tube angle	75°
Chainstay / rear center	421.6 mm
Wheelbase	1041.4 mm
Fork offset / rake	38.1 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 27, 2026.