Raleigh C500 2004 Technical specs and features

Brand Raleigh
Model C500
First production 2004
Bike category Hybrid
Bike sub-category Hybrid
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Parts And Accessories Raleigh C500 Parts   
Available Sizes - 20 (inches) / 50 (cm)
- 21 (inches) / 53 (cm)
- 22 (inches) / 56 (cm)
- 23 (inches) / 59 (cm)
- 24 (inches) / 62 (cm)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 35c Vittoria Randonneur
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Tektro Tenera Levers
Tektro Linear-pull Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano HB-RM40
Front: Aluminum QR
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Alex AL-DM18
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 14ga. Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Double-butted
7005 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar construction 1 (inches) Rise
Steel
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem details Adjustable
Aluminum
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Steel

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeTruVativ Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes 30/42/52 Teeth
TruVativ Touro
Gear shift leversShimano SL-R440
Rear gear set 12 - 25 Teeth
8-speed

Raleigh C500 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano FD-R443
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Tiagra
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Aluminum
Fork typeRaleigh

Other Specs of Raleigh C500

Component group setsHybrid Mix
Available colors - Not found
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsAluminum Cage With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Italia Onda
Seat post extension Suspension
Aluminum


Raleigh C500 bike review

Raleigh produced the C500 bike in 2004 and can be classified as a Hybrid bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $570.00.
C500 bike is available in many sizes such as 50cm (centimeters), 53cm (centimeters), 56cm (centimeters), 59cm (centimeters) and 62cm (centimeters).
Raleigh Hybrid C500 can be found in one single color which is Not found.
This bike is equiped with 700 x 35c Vittoria Randonneur tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Alex AL-DM18, 32-hole. Raleigh equiped this exact model with Tektro linear-pull brakes, Tektro Tenera levers braking system and Front: aluminum QR, Rear: Shimano HB-RM40 hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Raleigh used 7005 aluminum, double-butted material for the frame. Steel, 1" rise high strength material is used on the handlebar of this C500 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Aluminum, adjustable.
For the smoothest biking experience TruVativ Touro, 30/42/52 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to 1/2 x 3/32" chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Raleigh, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano SL-R440 gear shift levers.