Raleigh C500 2001 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Raleigh |
| Model | C500 |
| First production | 2001 |
| Bike category | Commuter |
| Bike sub-category | Comfort Commuter |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | Raleigh C500 Parts |
| Available Sizes | - Extra small - Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 38c Geax Revert |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Tektro Comfort 390A Levers ProMax Linear-pull Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Aluminum O and S |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Alex DM-18 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 14g Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Butted 7005 Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Rise Aluminum |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Adjustable Aluminum |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Tange Seiki Aheadset |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 1/8 (inches) KMC Z9000 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Sealed Cartridge |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 24/36/48 Teeth Shimano Deore |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore Rapidfire Plus |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed |
Raleigh C500 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | 2.0 (inches) Travel Rock Shox Metro XC |
Other Specs of Raleigh C500
| Component group sets | Hybrid Mix |
| Available colors | - Silver |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Aluminum and resin With Clips And Straps |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle Stratos Enhanced Comfort |
| Seat post extension | Suspension Aluminum |
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Raleigh C500 bike review
Raleigh produced the C500 bike in 2001 and can be classified as a Commuter bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $649.99.
C500 bike is available in many sizes such as Extra small , Small , Medium , Large and Extra large .
Raleigh Commuter C500 can be found in one single color which is Silver.
This bike is equiped with 700 x 38c Geax Revert tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Alex DM-18, 32-hole. Raleigh equiped this exact model with ProMax linear-pull brakes, Tektro Comfort 390A levers braking system and Aluminum O/S hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Raleigh used 7005 aluminum, butted material for the frame. Aluminum, rise high strength material is used on the handlebar of this C500 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Aluminum, adjustable.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Deore, 24/36/48 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC Z9000 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Raleigh, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Deore Rapidfire Plus gear shift levers.