Raleigh C40 1997 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Raleigh |
| Model | C40 |
| First production | 1997 |
| Bike category | Commuter |
| Bike sub-category | City Commuter |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | Raleigh C40 Parts |
| Available Sizes | - 15 (inches) / 38.1 (cm) - 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) / 43.18 (cm) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) / 48.26 (cm) - 19 (inches) - 21 (inches) / 53.34 (cm) - 21 (inches) - 23 (inches) / 58.42 (cm) - 23 (inches) - womens 16 (inches) - womens 19 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 38c Multi-terrain |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Aluminum Levers Shimano Altus Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano RM-40 |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Weinmann 519 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Chromoly Seat Tube and hi-tensile Steel |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Steel |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Steel |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Steel |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC SS-70S |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 116 (millimeters) Spindle Sealed Cartridge |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/34/42 Teeth Shimano Altus |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift MRX-170 |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 7-speed |
Raleigh C40 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters) Shimano AceraX Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Alivio |
| Fork material | Unicrown Crown Chromoly |
| Fork type | Raleigh |
Other Specs of Raleigh C40
| Component group sets | Shimano Alivio and AceraX |
| Available colors | - Champagne khrome pearl - opal blue pearl |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Resin |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Sella Stratos HyperPlush |
| Seat post extension | 26.0 (millimeters) Diameter Aluminum Micro-adjust |
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Raleigh C40 bike review
Raleigh produced the C40 bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Commuter bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $289.99.
C40 bike is available in many sizes such as 15 (inches), 17 (inches), 19 (inches), 21 (inches), 23 (inches), womens 16 (inches) and womens 19 (inches).
Raleigh Commuter C40 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Champagne khrome pearl and opal blue pearl .
This bike is equiped with 700 x 38c multi-terrain tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Weinmann 519, 36-hole. Raleigh equiped this exact model with Shimano Altus brakes, aluminum levers braking system and Shimano RM-40 hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Raleigh used Chromoly seat tube/hi-tensile steel material for the frame. Steel high strength material is used on the handlebar of this C40 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Steel.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Altus, 22/34/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC SS-70S chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Raleigh, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Grip Shift MRX-170 gear shift levers.
