Raleigh M-50 1998 Technical specs and features

Brand Raleigh
Model M-50
First production 1998
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Front Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Raleigh M-50 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)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.95 (inches) Multi-terrain
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Tektro RBP-378A Levers
Tektro 823A Linear-pull 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 materials Oversized
Chromoly
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionAluminum
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsChromoly
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Tange-Seiki RBC-2

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC IG-31
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 110.5 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-LP27
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/42 Teeth
Shimano Alivio
Gear shift leversGrip Shift SRT-4.0
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
7-speed

Raleigh M-50 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano STX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano STX
Fork material Aluminum Crown
Chromoly and aluminum
Fork typeRST 260

Other Specs of Raleigh M-50

Component group setsShimano STX
Available colors - LS Red
- Spider Sand
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-50 bike review

Raleigh produced the M-50 bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $379.99.
M-50 bike is available in many sizes such as 14.5 (inches), 16.5 (inches), 18 (inches), 20 (inches) and 22 (inches).
Raleigh Mountain bike M-50 can be found in a few colors, among these colors LS Red and Spider Sand .
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 Tektro 823A linear-pull brakes, Tektro RBP-378A levers braking system and Shimano RM40 hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Raleigh used Chromoly, oversized material for the frame. Aluminum high strength material is used on the handlebar of this M-50 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Chromoly.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Alivio, 24/34/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC IG-31 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Raleigh, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Grip Shift SRT-4.0 gear shift levers.