Raleigh Retroglide Ultra 1997 Technical specs and features

Brand Raleigh
Model Retroglide Ultra
First production 1997
Bike category Cruiser
Bike sub-category Cruiser
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Parts And Accessories Raleigh Retroglide Ultra Parts   
Available Sizes - 19 (inches) / 48.26 (cm)
- 19 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.125 (inches) Classic Whitewall
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Alivio Levers
Shimano Nexus Roller Brake and Shimano Altus Front Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano Nexus Roller Brake
Front: Shimano RM-40
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Vuelta VMC 1.2
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials7005 aluminum c
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionCruiser Bend Aluminum
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsAluminum
Headset size1 (inches) Steel

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 1/8 (inches)
KMC HG-50
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 122.5 (millimeters) Spindle
Sealed Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes 44 Teeth
Tracer Aluminum
Gear shift leversShimano Inter-7 ST-7S60
Rear gear set 22 Teeth
7-speed Internal

Raleigh Retroglide Ultra Fork System Data

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

Other Specs of Raleigh Retroglide Ultra

Component group setsShimano Nexus
Available colors - Red and black
Weight 33.0
Pedals detailsResin
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatRaleigh Cruiser Triple Spring
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Aluminum Micro-adjust


Raleigh Retroglide Ultra bike review

Raleigh produced the Retroglide Ultra bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Cruiser bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $499.99.
Raleigh Cruiser Retroglide Ultra can be found in a few colors, among these colors Red and black .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.125" classic whitewall tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Vuelta VMC 1.2, 36-hole. Raleigh equiped this exact model with Shimano Nexus Roller brake/Shimano Altus front brakes, Shimano Alivio levers braking system and Front: Shimano RM-40, Rear: Shimano Nexus Roller brake hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Raleigh used 7005 aluminum material for the frame. Cruiser Bend aluminum high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Retroglide Ultra to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Aluminum.
For the smoothest biking experience Tracer aluminum, 44 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC HG-50 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Raleigh, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Inter-7 ST-7S60 gear shift levers.