Raleigh SC-40 1999 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Raleigh |
| Model | SC-40 |
| First production | 1999 |
| Bike category | Commuter |
| Bike sub-category | City Commuter |
| Bike Pricing | See price on Amazon |
| 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 tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Kenda K-847 |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Tektro RBP-379A LeversTektro 824A Linear-pull Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano RM40 |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-holeWeinmann 519 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeChung Nan Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Chromoly and hi-tensile Steel |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Aluminum |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | AdjustableAluminum |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Victor VP-H67 |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)KMC Z-51 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 117.5 (millimeters) SpindleVictor VPB-33 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/42 TeethShimano Altus |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Revo |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth7-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 CrownChromoly and hi-tensile Steel |
| Fork type | Raleigh |
Other Specs of Raleigh SC-40
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Available colors | - Cayenne Red- Navy Black |
| Weight | 31.0 |
| Pedals details | Victor VP-806 |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle Stratos Hyper Expert Duo-Compound Lycra Comfort |
| Seat post extension | 26.0 (millimeters) Diameter SuspensionAluminum |
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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.