Raleigh Retroglide 6 1997 Technical specs and features
Brand | Raleigh |
Model | Retroglide 6 |
First production | 1997 |
Bike category | Cruiser |
Bike sub-category | Cruiser |
Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
Parts And Accessories | Raleigh Retroglide 6 Parts |
Available Sizes | - Mens - womens |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.125 (inches) Classic Whitewall |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Aluminum Levers Aluminum Side-pull Calipers Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Nutted Steel |
Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Rigida AS-26 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
Frame materials | Hi-tensile Steel |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Cruiser Bend |
Handlebar extender | Not Available |
Handlebar stem details | Aluminum |
Headset size | 1 (inches) Steel |
Gearing Specs
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 1/8 (inches) KMC UG-50 |
Bottom bracket shell width | American 24tpi |
Bottom bracket type | One Piece |
Crankset parts and sizes | 46 Teeth 1-piece 6 1/2 (inches) |
Gear shift levers | Grip Shift MRX-170 |
Rear gear set | 14 - 28 Teeth 6-speed |
Raleigh Retroglide 6 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Not Available |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Tourney TY-22 |
Fork material | Unicrown Crown Hi-tensile Steel |
Fork type | Raleigh |
Other Specs of Raleigh Retroglide 6
Component group sets | Shimano Tourney TY-22 |
Available colors | - Classic blue and cream - classic burgundy and cream |
Weight | Not Available |
Pedals details | Resin |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Cruiser With Springs |
Seat post extension | 22.2 (millimeters) Diameter Steel |
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Raleigh produced the Retroglide 6 bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Cruiser bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $229.99.
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 Classic blue and cream and classic burgundy and cream .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.125" classic whitewall tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Rigida AS-26, 36-hole. Raleigh equiped this exact model with Aluminum side-pull calipers brakes, aluminum levers braking system and 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 Aluminum.
For the smoothest biking experience 1-piece 6 1/2", 46 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC UG-50 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.