Raleigh M3000 1997 Technical specs and features

Brand Raleigh
Model M3000
First production 1997
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Dual Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Raleigh M3000 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 2.00 (inches) Multi-terrain
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Aluminum Levers
Shimano Altus Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesAluminum Quick Release
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Weinmann 519
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsChromoly Main Triangle and hi-tensile Steel Rear Stays
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionSteel
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsSteel
Headset size1 (inches) Steel

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-UG50
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 116 (millimeters) Spindle
Victor VPB-33
Crankset parts and sizes 22/34/42 Teeth
Tracer MA-4i
Gear shift leversGrip Shift MRX-170
Rear gear set 14 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

Raleigh M3000 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)
Shimano AceraX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano AceraX
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum
Fork typeSR DuoTrack 7007

Other Specs of Raleigh M3000

Component group setsShimano AceraX
Available colors - Black and silver
Weight 35.5
Pedals detailsResin
Rear shock absorber 2.0 (inches) Travel
Raleigh
Saddle seatSella Stratos HyperPlush
Seat post extension 26.0 (millimeters) Diameter
Steel Micro-adjust


Raleigh M3000 bike review

Raleigh produced the M3000 bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $399.99.
M3000 bike is available in many sizes such as 16 (inches), 18 (inches) and 20 (inches).
Raleigh Mountain bike M3000 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Black and silver .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.00" multi-terrain tires and 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 Aluminum quick release hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Raleigh used Chromoly main triangle/hi-tensile steel rear stays material for the frame. Steel high strength material is used on the handlebar of this M3000 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Steel.
For the smoothest biking experience Tracer MA-4i, 22/34/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-UG50 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.