Raleigh C500 2002 Technical specs and features

Brand Raleigh
Model C500
First production 2002
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 WTB All Terrainasaurus
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Tektro Tenera Levers
Tektro 829A Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Q and R
Joy Tech Aluminum
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Weinmann Zac 19
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 14ga. Straight Gauge
Sha-Dar Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Double-butted
7005 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar construction 2 (inches) Rise
Aluminum
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem details Adjustable
Aluminum
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tange-Seiki STG-4

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC Z-9000
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 111 (millimeters) Spindle
Sealed Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 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
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore LX SGS
Fork material Single Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum
Fork type 2.0 (inches) Travel
Sakae NCX-D

Other Specs of Raleigh C500

Component group setsHybrid Mix
Available colors - Silver and Blue
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsAluminum Cage With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatVelo Comfort
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Suspension
Aluminum


Raleigh C500 bike review

Raleigh produced the C500 bike in 2002 and can be classified as a Hybrid bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $659.99.
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 Silver and Blue .
This bike is equiped with 700 x 32c WTB All Terrainasaurus tires and Sha-Dar stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Weinmann Zac 19, 32-hole. Raleigh equiped this exact model with Tektro 829A brakes, Tektro Tenera levers braking system and Joy Tech aluminum, Q/R hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Raleigh used 7005 aluminum, double-butted material for the frame. Aluminum, 2" 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, 22/32/44 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC Z-9000 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Raleigh, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Deore gear shift levers.