Raleigh M-40 1998 Technical specs and features

Brand Raleigh
Model M-40
First production 1998
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain Without Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Raleigh M-40 Parts   
Available Sizes - 14.5 (inches) / 36.83 (cm)
- 14.5 (inches)
- 16.5 (inches) / 41.91 (cm)
- 16.5 (inches)
- 18 (inches) / 45.72 (cm)
- 18 (inches)
- 20 (inches) / 50.8 (cm)
- 20 (inches)
- 22 (inches) / 55.88 (cm)
- 22 (inches)
- 24 (inches) / 60.96 (cm)
- 24 (inches)
- womens 16 (inches)
- womens 19 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.95 (inches) Multi-terrain
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Aluminum Levers
Shimano Altus Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano RM40
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Weinmann 519
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Chung Nan Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsX-tra Large Oversize One-Tube Chromoly
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionSteel
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsSteel
Headset size1 (inches) Victor VP-H67

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC Z-51
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 116 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-CT91
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/42 Teeth
Shimano Altus
Gear shift leversGrip Shift MRX-170
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
7-speed

Raleigh M-40 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)
Shimano Alivio Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano STX
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Chromoly
Fork typeRaleigh ATB

Other Specs of Raleigh M-40

Component group setsShimano Alivio
Available colors - Ink Blue
- Ivy Green
Weight 29.0
Pedals detailsResin
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Stratos Hyper Plush With Bumper Guard
Seat post extension 26.0 (millimeters) Diameter
Aluminum Micro-adjust


Raleigh M-40 bike review

Raleigh produced the M-40 bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $309.99.
M-40 bike is available in many sizes such as 14.5 (inches), 16.5 (inches), 18 (inches), 20 (inches), 22 (inches), 24 (inches), womens 16 (inches) and womens 19 (inches).
Raleigh Mountain bike M-40 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Ink Blue and Ivy Green .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 1.95" multi-terrain tires and Chung Nan stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Weinmann 519, 36-hole. Raleigh equiped this exact model with Shimano Altus brakes, aluminum levers braking system and Shimano RM40 hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Raleigh used X-tra Large Oversize One-Tube Chromoly material for the frame. Steel high strength material is used on the handlebar of this M-40 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Steel.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Altus, 24/34/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC Z-51 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Raleigh, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Grip Shift MRX-170 gear shift levers.