Raleigh C-40 1998 Technical specs and features

Brand Raleigh
Model C-40
First production 1998
Bike category Hybrid
Bike sub-category Hybrid
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Parts And Accessories Raleigh C-40 Parts   
Available Sizes - 15 (inches) / 38.1 (cm)
- 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches) / 43.18 (cm)
- 17 (inches)
- 19 (inches) / 48.26 (cm)
- 19 (inches)
- 21 (inches) / 53.34 (cm)
- 21 (inches)
- 23 (inches) / 58.42 (cm)
- 23 (inches)
- womens 16 (inches)
- womens 19 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 38c Multi-terrain
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Aluminum Levers
Shimano Altus 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 Seat Tube and hi-tensile Steel
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar construction 2 (inches) Rise
Steel
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsSteel
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 116 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-CT91
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/42 Teeth
Shimano Altus
Gear shift leversGrip Shift MRX-170
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
7-speed

Raleigh C-40 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)
Shimano Alivio Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano STX
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Chromoly
Fork typeRaleigh Cross

Other Specs of Raleigh C-40

Component group setsHybrid Mix
Available colors - Ruby Red
- Sage Green
Weight 28.75
Pedals detailsResin
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Stratos Hyper Plush Duo-Compound With Springs
Seat post extension 26.0 (millimeters) Diameter
Aluminum Micro-adjust


Raleigh C-40 bike review

Raleigh produced the C-40 bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Hybrid bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $319.99.
C-40 bike is available in many sizes such as 15 (inches), 17 (inches), 19 (inches), 21 (inches), 23 (inches), womens 16 (inches) and womens 19 (inches).
Raleigh Hybrid C-40 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Ruby Red and Sage Green .
This bike is equiped with 700 x 38c multi-terrain tires and Chung Nan stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Weinmann 519, 36-hole. Raleigh equiped this exact model with Shimano Altus brakes, aluminum levers braking system and Shimano RM40 hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Raleigh used Chromoly seat tube/hi-tensile steel material for the frame. Steel, 2" rise high strength material is used on the handlebar of this C-40 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Steel.
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 Grip Shift MRX-170 gear shift levers.