Raleigh M-8000i FM 1998 Technical specs and features

Brand Raleigh
Model M-8000i FM
First production 1998
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Dual Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Raleigh M-8000i FM 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 tire26 X 2.10 (inches) IRC Mythos XC Kevlar
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano STX-RC Levers
Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano R080
Front: Shimano Deore LX
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Syncros XLT
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Chung Nan Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials7005 aluminum c
Frame typeTIG-welded With Unified Rear Triangle
Handlebar constructionAluminum
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsAluminum
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless 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 110.5 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-LP27
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano Deore LX
Gear shift leversShimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
8-speed

Raleigh M-8000i FM Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano Deore LX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT SGS
Fork material Double Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Judy XLC

Other Specs of Raleigh M-8000i FM

Component group setsShimano Deore LX and XT
Available colors - LS Red with Black Rear
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsWellgo WPD-804 Clipless
Rear shock absorber 4.0 (inches) Travel
Rock Shox Coupe Deluxe
Saddle seatSelle Italia Nitrox PD
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Aluminum Micro-adjust


Raleigh M-8000i FM bike review

Raleigh produced the M-8000i FM bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,299.99.
M-8000i FM bike is available in many sizes such as 16 (inches), 18 (inches) and 20 (inches).
Raleigh Mountain bike M-8000i FM can be found in a few colors, among these colors LS Red with Black Rear .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.10" IRC Mythos XC kevlar tires and Chung Nan stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Syncros XLT, 32-hole. Raleigh equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Shimano STX-RC levers braking system and Front: Shimano Deore LX, Rear: Shimano R080 hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Raleigh used 7005 aluminum material for the frame. Aluminum high strength material is used on the handlebar of this M-8000i FM to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Aluminum.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Deore LX, 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 Deore LX RapidFire SL gear shift levers.