Raleigh C500 2003 Technical specs and features

Brand Raleigh
Model C500
First production 2003
Bike category Hybrid
Bike sub-category Hybrid
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Parts And Accessories Raleigh C500 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)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 32c Kenda K-830
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Tektro Tenera Levers
Tektro 829A Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano HB-RM40
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 chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
SRAM PC-49
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeSealed Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes 28/38/48 Teeth
Shimano Deore FC-M510L
Gear shift leversShimano Deore
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

Raleigh C500 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano Deore LX
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore LX SGS
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 50 (millimeters) Travel
Rock Shox Metro Mag

Other Specs of Raleigh C500

Component group setsHybrid Mix
Available colors - Green and Silver
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsAvenir Cross Resin
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatAvenir Cross Resin
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Suspension
Aluminum


Raleigh C500 bike review

Raleigh produced the C500 bike in 2003 and can be classified as a Hybrid bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $549.99.
C500 bike is available in many sizes such as 15 (inches), 17 (inches), 19 (inches), 21 (inches) and 23 (inches).
Raleigh Hybrid C500 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Green and Silver .
This bike is equiped with 700 x 32c Kenda K-830 tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Alex AL-DM18, 32-hole. Raleigh equiped this exact model with Tektro 829A brakes, Tektro Tenera levers braking system and 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 Shimano Deore FC-M510L, 28/38/48 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to SRAM PC-49 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Raleigh, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Deore gear shift levers.