Raleigh F500 2000 Technical specs and features

Brand Raleigh
Model F500
First production 2000
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Front Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Raleigh F500 Parts   
Available Sizes - 14 (inches) / 35.56 (cm)
- 14 (inches)
- 16 (inches) / 40.64 (cm)
- 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches) / 45.72 (cm)
- 18 (inches)
- 20 (inches) / 50.8 (cm)
- 20 (inches)
- 22 (inches) / 55.88 (cm)
- 22 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.90 (inches) Continental Town & Country
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid AD-1.0 L Levers
Avid 1D-10 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano Nexave
Front: Shimano Alivio
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Sun Rims Rhyno Lite
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Chung Nan Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials7005 aluminum c
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar construction Rise
Aluminum
Handlebar extenderAlloy
Handlebar stem detailsHsin Lung Aluminum
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless WTB Momentum Comp ST

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC Z9200
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 110.5 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN52
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Shimano Deore
Gear shift leversShimano Deore
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

Raleigh F500 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano Deore
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT SGS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 2.5 (inches) Travel
Rock Shox Jett XC

Other Specs of Raleigh F500

Component group setsMountain Mix
Available colors - Blackout
Weight Unspecified
Pedals detailsWellgo LU-950
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Stratos Enhanced Comfort
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Suspension
Aluminum


Raleigh F500 bike review

Raleigh produced the F500 bike in 2000 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $820.00.
F500 bike is available in many sizes such as 14 (inches), 16 (inches), 18 (inches), 20 (inches) and 22 (inches).
Raleigh Mountain bike F500 can be found in one single color which is Blackout.
This bike is equiped with 26 x 1.90" Continental Town & Country tires and Chung Nan stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Sun Rims Rhyno Lite, 36-hole. Raleigh equiped this exact model with Avid 1D-10 brakes, Avid AD-1.0 L levers braking system and Front: Shimano Alivio, Rear: Shimano Nexave hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Raleigh used 7005 aluminum material for the frame. Aluminum, rise high strength material is used on the handlebar of this F500 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Hsin Lung aluminum.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Deore, 22/32/44 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC Z9200 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Raleigh, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Deore gear shift levers.