Raleigh M8000 1996 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Raleigh |
| Model | M8000 |
| First production | 1996 |
| Bike category | Mountain Bike |
| Bike sub-category | Mountain With Dual Suspension |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | Raleigh M8000 Parts |
| Available Sizes | - 16 (inches) / 40.64 (cm) - 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) / 45.72 (cm) - 18 (inches) - 20 (inches) / 50.8 (cm) - 20 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) IRC PiranhaPro TC |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Dia-Compe PC-7N Levers Shimano STX-RC M-System Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic 238 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Chung Nan Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Butted Oversize 7005 Aluminum |
| Frame type | Welded Aluminum |
| Handlebar construction | Sameness MB-268-L Alloy |
| Handlebar extender | Sameness SBD-07 |
| Handlebar stem details | Sameness Alloy |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tange-Seiki STE |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC SS-91S |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 110 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-LP26 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth Shimano Deore LX |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-600 |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 8-speed |
Raleigh M8000 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano STX-RC |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore LX SGS |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Magnesium |
| Fork type | Rock Shox Mag 21 |
Other Specs of Raleigh M8000
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore LX |
| Available colors | - Primal red and Stealth black |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Wellgo LU-946A With Clips & Straps |
| Rear shock absorber | 2.25 (inches) Travel Raleigh 3XE CNC-machined Elastomer |
| Saddle seat | Vetta AT Transverse |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Polygon PM-736A |
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Raleigh produced the M8000 bike in 1996 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,149.99.
M8000 bike is available in many sizes such as 16 (inches), 18 (inches) and 20 (inches).
Raleigh Mountain bike M8000 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Primal red and Stealth black .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.10" IRC PiranhaPro TC tires and Chung Nan stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic 238, 32-hole. Raleigh equiped this exact model with Shimano STX-RC M-System brakes, Dia-Compe PC-7N levers braking system .
To guarantee the comfiest ride Raleigh used 7005 aluminum, butted, oversize material for the frame. Sameness MB-268-L alloy high strength material is used on the handlebar of this M8000 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Sameness alloy.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC SS-91S chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Raleigh, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Grip Shift SRT-600 gear shift levers.