Raleigh F-500 1998 Technical specs and features

Brand Raleigh
Model F-500
First production 1998
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Front Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Raleigh F-500 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 tire26 X 1.90 (inches) Continental Town & Country
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano STX-RC Levers
Shimano STX-RC V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano RM40
Front: Shimano Alivio
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Weinmann Zac 21
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 constructionLeadtec
Handlebar extenderAluminum
Handlebar stem detailsAluminum
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Tange-Seiki RBC-2

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC SS-82
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 110 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN52
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano STX-RC
Gear shift leversShimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
8-speed

Raleigh F-500 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano STX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT SGS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Indy S

Other Specs of Raleigh F-500

Component group setsShimano STX-RC
Available colors - Stealth Black
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsWellgo LU-950A
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatVelo VL-289
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Aluminum Micro-adjust


Raleigh F-500 bike review

Raleigh produced the F-500 bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $759.99.
F-500 bike is available in many sizes such as 16 (inches), 18 (inches), 20 (inches) and 22 (inches).
Raleigh Mountain bike F-500 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Stealth Black .
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 Weinmann Zac 21, 36-hole. Raleigh equiped this exact model with Shimano STX-RC V-Brake brakes, Shimano STX-RC levers braking system and Front: Shimano Alivio, Rear: Shimano RM40 hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Raleigh used 7005 aluminum material for the frame. Leadtec high strength material is used on the handlebar of this F-500 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Aluminum.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano STX-RC, 22/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC SS-82 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Raleigh, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano STX-RC RapidFire SL gear shift levers.