Raleigh SC-40 1999 Technical specs and features

Brand Raleigh
Model SC-40
First production 1999
Bike category Commuter
Bike sub-category City Commuter
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Parts And Accessories Raleigh SC-40 Parts   
Available Sizes - 14.5 (inches) / 36.83 (cm)
- 14.5 (inches)
- 16.5 (inches) / 41.91 (cm)
- 16.5 (inches)
- 18 (inches) / 45.72 (cm)
- 18 (inches)
- 20 (inches) / 50.8 (cm)
- 20 (inches)
- 22 (inches) / 55.88 (cm)
- 22 (inches)
- womens 16 (inches)
- womens 19 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.95 (inches) Kenda K-847
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Tektro RBP-379A Levers
Tektro 824A Linear-pull Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano RM40
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Weinmann 519
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Chung Nan Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsChromoly and hi-tensile Steel
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionAluminum
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem details Adjustable
Aluminum
Headset size1 (inches) Victor VP-H67

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC Z-51
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 117.5 (millimeters) Spindle
Victor VPB-33
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/42 Teeth
Shimano Altus
Gear shift leversShimano Revo
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

Raleigh SC-40 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)
Shimano AceraX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano AceraX
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Chromoly and hi-tensile Steel
Fork typeRaleigh

Other Specs of Raleigh SC-40

Component group setsMountain Mix
Available colors - Cayenne Red
- Navy Black
Weight 31.0
Pedals detailsVictor VP-806
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Stratos Hyper Expert Duo-Compound Lycra Comfort
Seat post extension 26.0 (millimeters) Diameter
Suspension
Aluminum


Raleigh SC-40 bike review

Raleigh produced the SC-40 bike in 1999 and can be classified as a Commuter bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $304.99.
SC-40 bike is available in many sizes such as 14.5 (inches), 16.5 (inches), 18 (inches), 20 (inches), 22 (inches), womens 16 (inches) and womens 19 (inches).
Raleigh Commuter SC-40 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Cayenne Red and Navy Black .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 1.95" Kenda K-847 tires and Chung Nan stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Weinmann 519, 36-hole. Raleigh equiped this exact model with Tektro 824A linear-pull brakes, Tektro RBP-379A levers braking system and Shimano RM40 hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Raleigh used Chromoly/hi-tensile steel material for the frame. Aluminum high strength material is used on the handlebar of this SC-40 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Aluminum, adjustable.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Altus, 24/34/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC Z-51 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Raleigh, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Revo gear shift levers.