Raleigh MT500 1994 Technical specs and features

Brand Raleigh
Model MT500
First production 1994
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Front Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Raleigh MT500 Parts   
Available Sizes - 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 tirePanaracer Smoke and Dart Hardcore
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel sizeNot Available
Brakeset type Levers
Shimano Deore LX Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano LX
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Sun Metal CR-16
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelNot Available

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Double-butted and Chromoly Rear Triangle
7005 Aluminum
Frame typeBonded Aluminum
Handlebar constructionAlloy ATB
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsThreadless Chromoly With Hidden Binder
Headset sizeNot Available

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chainShimano HG-50
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano Deore LX
Gear shift leversShimano Deore LX Rapidfire Plus With Optical Gear Display
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

Raleigh MT500 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull
Shimano LX
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore LX
Fork materialNot Available
Fork typeRock Shox Mag 10

Other Specs of Raleigh MT500

Component group setsShimano Deore LX
Available colors - Not found
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsAlloy Body & Cage With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seat Leather Cover
Bontrager and San Marco
Seat post extensionAlloy Micro-adjust


Raleigh MT500 bike review

Raleigh produced the MT500 bike in 1994 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,042.00.
MT500 bike is available in many sizes such as 16 (inches), 18 (inches), 20 (inches) and 22 (inches).
Raleigh Mountain bike MT500 can be found in one single color which is Not found.
This bike is equiped with Panaracer Smoke/Dart Hardcore tires while the rims are manufactured by Sun Metal CR-16, 32-hole. Raleigh equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore LX brakes, levers braking system and Shimano LX hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Raleigh used 7005 aluminum, double-butted / chromoly rear triangle material for the frame. Alloy ATB high strength material is used on the handlebar of this MT500 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Threadless chromoly with Hidden Binder.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano HG-50 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Raleigh, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Deore LX Rapidfire Plus with Optical Gear Display gear shift levers.