Raleigh C-40 1998 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Raleigh |
| Model | C-40 |
| First production | 1998 |
| Bike category | Hybrid |
| Bike sub-category | Hybrid |
| Bike Pricing | See price on Amazon |
| 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 tire | 700 X 38c Multi-terrain |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Aluminum LeversShimano Altus 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 Seat Tube and hi-tensile Steel |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | 2 (inches) RiseSteel |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Steel |
| 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 | 116 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-CT91 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/42 TeethShimano Altus |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift MRX-170 |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth7-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 CrownChromoly |
| Fork type | Raleigh Cross |
Other Specs of Raleigh C-40
| Component group sets | Hybrid Mix |
| Available colors | - Ruby Red- Sage Green |
| Weight | 28.75 |
| Pedals details | Resin |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle Stratos Hyper Plush Duo-Compound With Springs |
| Seat post extension | 26.0 (millimeters) DiameterAluminum Micro-adjust |
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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.