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2012 Raleigh Port Townsend

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Model year: 2012
Category: Road
Original MSRP: $930.00
Sizes: 50cm, 53cm, 55cm, 57cm, 59cm
Colors: Brown
In this record: 17 specifications · archived image · original MSRP

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Identification clues

2012 archived details

Published colors: Brown
Frame: Reynolds 520 Butted Chromoly

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Original buildReynolds 520 Butted Chromoly

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Published sizes and colors

5 sizes · 1 color

Manufacturer-published sizes and colors; availability and exact size/color pairings may vary by market or production run.

Published sizes

50cm53cm55cm57cm59cm

Published colors

Brown

Frameset

Frame Material	Reynolds 520 Butted Chromoly

Drivetrain

Shifters	Shimano Dura-Ace 9spd Bar-End
Front Derailleur	Shimano Sora
Rear Derailleur	Shimano Sora
Crankset	Shimano Sora 50/34t
Bottom Bracket	Shimano outboard cartridge
Cassette	Shimano HG50 9spd 11-25t
Chain	KMC Z99
Pedals	Toe Clips

Brakes

Brakes	Shimano Cantilever

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset	1 1/8" threadless
Handlebar	Classic Aluminum Drop
Stem	Steel quill
Saddle	Avenir Classic Road
Seatpost	Alloy 27.2

Wheels & Tires

Rims	Weinmann TR18 double wall
Front Tire	Vittoria Randonneur 700 X 28c

Gearing

Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.

All published sizes50/34T · 11–25T · 9-speed

Lowest1.36:1 Highest4.55:1 Total range334%

Speed unavailable: wheel or tire size is missing or unclear.

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How it works

Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.

Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.

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Gears Drivetrain

Front teeth Smallest rear teeth Largest rear teeth

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Rear tire

Rear tire marking

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Rim diameter (BSD, mm) Tire width (mm)

For 32-622, width is 32 mm and rim diameter is 622 mm. Use the rear tire on mixed-wheel bikes. Leave both fields empty to compare ratios only.

Cadence (RPM) Speed units

Gear, dimension and cadence changes update results automatically.

Gearing comparison
Measure	Original	Your setup
Lowest ratio	—	—
Highest ratio	—	—
Total range	—	—
Lowest-gear speed	—	—
Highest-gear speed	—	—

Speeds are estimates. These calculations do not establish component compatibility or available tire clearance.

Parts & serviceability

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Original specifications

Front tire · Original

Vittoria Randonneur 700 X 28c

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Vittoria Zaffiro Pro V Clincher Tire Black, 700x28

700x28c

Replacement option

Competitive Cyclist ↗$31.21

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Specialized SW Mondo 2Bliss Tire Black, 700x28

700x28c

Replacement option

Backcountry ↗$67.45

Chain · Original

KMC Z99

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Cassette · Original

Shimano HG50 9spd 11-25t

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Bottom bracket · Original

Shimano outboard cartridge

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Crankset · Original

Shimano Sora 50/34t

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Front derailleur · Original

Shimano Sora

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Rear derailleur · Original

Shimano Sora

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Shifters · Original

Shimano Dura-Ace 9spd Bar-End Before ordering: Confirm whether the drivetrain is mechanical or electronic before ordering.

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Front tire: Vittoria Randonneur 700 X 28c
Drivetrain: 9-speed
Bottom bracket / shell: Shimano outboard cartridge

Equipment inspection checks 9 checks based on 5 archived component groups Open equipment checksClose equipment checks

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Frame and fork

Inspect the frame and fork →

Archived: Frame: Reynolds 520 Butted Chromoly

Check paint damage, vent holes and accessible internal surfaces for corrosion. Look for dents, bent tubes and cracking around welded or brazed joints.

Drivetrain

Check drivetrain wear →

Archived: Shifters: Shimano Dura-Ace 9spd Bar-End · Front derailleur: Shimano Sora · Rear derailleur: Shimano Sora · Crankset: Shimano Sora 50/34t · Bottom bracket: Shimano outboard cartridge · Cassette: Shimano HG50 9spd 11-25t · Chain: KMC Z99

Shift through every available gear under light load. Hesitation, skipping or inconsistent indexing can reflect wear, damage, poor adjustment or mismatched replacement parts.
Measure chain wear with a compatible gauge and inspect chainring, cassette or freewheel teeth. A new chain does not rule out wear in the remaining drivetrain.
Turn the cranks slowly, feel for rough bearings and check for side-to-side play. Inspect crank arms, chainring bolts and pedal threads for looseness or damage.

Brakes

Inspect the brakes →

Archived: Brakes: Shimano Cantilever

Inspect pads, cables and housings, then examine both rim braking surfaces for concavity, cracking or heavy wear. Confirm each caliper returns and centers correctly.

Wheels and tires

Check wheels and tires →

Archived: Rims: Weinmann TR18 double wall · Front tire: Vittoria Randonneur 700 X 28c

Spin both wheels and watch for side-to-side and vertical movement. Check spoke tension, rim condition and hub play.
Inspect both tire casings for cuts, cracking, plugs, bulges or exposed threads and confirm the installed sizes are safe for the rims and available frame and fork clearance.

Controls and contact points

Archived: Headset: 1 1/8" threadless · Handlebar: Classic Aluminum Drop · Stem: Steel quill · Seatpost: Alloy 27.2 · Saddle: Avenir Classic Road · Pedals: Toe Clips

Apply the front brake and rock the bike to check for headset play or notchiness. Inspect the stem, handlebar and clamp zones, then confirm every fastener and control is secure.
Check that the seatpost moves for adjustment and that the saddle, post and clamp hold securely without cracks, severe corrosion or damaged hardware.

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2012 Raleigh Port Townsend