Raleigh M40 2002 Technical specs and features

Brand Raleigh
Model M40
First production 2002
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Front Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Raleigh M40 Parts   
Available Sizes - 14 (inches) / 35.56 (cm)
- 14 (inches)
- 16 (inches) / 40.64 (cm)
- 16 (inches)
- 16 Womens (inches)
- 18 (inches) / 45.72 (cm)
- 18 (inches)
- 19 Womens (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) Kenda K-850
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Tektro Levers
Tektro 832A Linear Pull Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Q and R
Joy Tech Aluminum
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Weinmann CN-520
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 14ga. Straight Gauge
Sha-Dar Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials6061 T6 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionSteel
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsSteel
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Chin Haur CH-903B

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC Z-51
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 122 (millimeters) Spindle
Chin Haur CH-52
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/42 Teeth
Shimano FC-C050
Gear shift leversShimano Tourney RevoShift
Rear gear set 13 - 34 Teeth
7-speed

Raleigh M40 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Dual-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano C050
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Altus
Fork material Single Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum
Fork type 2.5 (inches) Travel
RST 191 CL

Other Specs of Raleigh M40

Component group setsMountain Mix
Available colors - Gold
- Red
Weight Unspecified
Pedals detailsMTB Nylon
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatVelo
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Aluminum


Raleigh M40 bike review

Raleigh produced the M40 bike in 2002 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $279.99.
M40 bike is available in many sizes such as 14 (inches), 16 (inches), 16 Womens (inches), 18 (inches), 19 Womens (inches), 20 (inches) and 22 (inches).
Raleigh Mountain bike M40 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Gold and Red .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 1.95" Kenda K-850 tires and Sha-Dar stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Weinmann CN-520, 36-hole. Raleigh equiped this exact model with Tektro 832A linear pull brakes, Tektro levers braking system and Joy Tech aluminum, Q/R hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Raleigh used 6061 T6 aluminum material for the frame. Steel high strength material is used on the handlebar of this M40 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Steel.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano FC-C050, 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 Shimano Tourney RevoShift gear shift levers.