Raleigh Retroglide 6 1998 Technical specs and features

Brand Raleigh
Model Retroglide 6
First production 1998
Bike category Cruiser
Bike sub-category Cruiser
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Parts And Accessories Raleigh Retroglide 6 Parts   
Available Sizes - Mens
- womens


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.125 (inches) Classic Whitewall
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Lee Chi Resin Levers
Shimano Altus Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Nutted
Joy Tech Steel
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Weinmann 519
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Chung Nan Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsHi-tensile Steel
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionCruiser Bend
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsSteel and aluminum
Headset size1 (inches) Victor VP-H67

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC Z-51
Bottom bracket shell widthAmerican 24tpi
Bottom bracket typeOne Piece
Crankset parts and sizes 46 Teeth
1-piece 6 1/2 (inches)
Gear shift leversGrip Shift MRX-170
Rear gear set 14 - 28 Teeth
6-speed

Raleigh Retroglide 6 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Not Available
Derailleur (Rear)Not Available
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Hi-tensile Steel
Fork typeRaleigh Cruiser

Other Specs of Raleigh Retroglide 6

Component group setsNot Available
Available colors - Black Pearl with Cream
- Emerald Green with Cream
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsVictor Barefoot
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatComfort Cruiser With Coil Springs
Seat post extension 25.6 (millimeters) Diameter
Steel
Pillar


Raleigh Retroglide 6 bike review

Raleigh produced the Retroglide 6 bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Cruiser bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $259.99.
Retroglide 6 bike is available in many sizes such as Mens and womens .
Raleigh Cruiser Retroglide 6 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Black Pearl with Cream and Emerald Green with Cream .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.125" classic whitewall tires and Chung Nan steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Weinmann 519, 36-hole. Raleigh equiped this exact model with Shimano Altus brakes, Lee Chi resin levers braking system and Joy Tech steel, nutted hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Raleigh used Hi-tensile steel material for the frame. Cruiser Bend high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Retroglide 6 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Steel/aluminum.
For the smoothest biking experience 1-piece 6 1/2", 46 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 Grip Shift MRX-170 gear shift levers.