Raleigh C40 1996 Technical specs and features

Brand Raleigh
Model C40
First production 1996
Bike category Hybrid
Bike sub-category Hybrid
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Parts And Accessories Raleigh C40 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 Kenda K-830
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Lee Chi 319A Levers
Shimano Altus Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
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 Steel
Handlebar constructionHsin Lung MTB 154
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsLee Chi
Headset size1 (inches) Victor VP-H67

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC UG-50
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 116 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-CT91
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/42 Teeth
Tracer
Gear shift leversGrip Shift MRX-100
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

Raleigh C40 Fork System Data

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

Other Specs of Raleigh C40

Component group setsShimano Altus C90
Available colors - Bronze Age Black Doppler
- green
Weight 28.3
Pedals detailsWellgo LU-943
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSella Stratos HyperSoft
Seat post extension 26.0 (millimeters) Diameter
Lee Chi SP-204 Alloy


Raleigh C40 bike review

Raleigh produced the C40 bike in 1996 and can be classified as a Hybrid bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $314.99.
C40 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 C40 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Bronze Age Black Doppler and green .
This bike is equiped with 700 x 38c Kenda K-830 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, Lee Chi 319A levers braking system .
To guarantee the comfiest ride Raleigh used Chromoly seat tube/hi-tensile steel material for the frame. Hsin Lung MTB 154 high strength material is used on the handlebar of this C40 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Lee Chi.
For the smoothest biking experience Tracer, 24/34/42 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-100 gear shift levers.