Raleigh M40 1999 Technical specs and features

Brand Raleigh
Model M40
First production 1999
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain Without 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)
- 18 (inches) / 45.72 (cm)
- 18 (inches)
- 19 (inches) / 48.26 (cm)
- 19 (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 RBP-379A Levers
Tektro 824A 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 Butted With Replaceable Derailleur Hanger
7005 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionHsin Lung Aluminum
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsLeadtec Steel
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Victor VP-H94

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC Z-51
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 110 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-LP27
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano AceraX
Gear shift leversGrip Shift MRX
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

Raleigh M40 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano AceraX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Alivio
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Chromoly
Fork typeRaleigh

Other Specs of Raleigh M40

Component group setsShimano Alivio
Available colors - Anthracite Grey
- Ultra Red
Weight 28.0
Pedals detailsWellgo LU-983
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Stratos Hyper Plush With Bumper Guard
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Aluminum Micro-adjust


Raleigh M40 bike review

Raleigh produced the M40 bike in 1999 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $314.99.
M40 bike is available in many sizes such as 14 (inches), 16 (inches), 18 (inches), 19 (inches), 20 (inches) and 22 (inches).
Raleigh Mountain bike M40 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Anthracite Grey and Ultra Red .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 1.95" Kenda K-850 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 824A linear-pull brakes, Tektro RBP-379A levers braking system and Shimano RM40 hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Raleigh used 7005 aluminum, butted with replaceable derailleur hanger material for the frame. Hsin Lung aluminum high strength material is used on the handlebar of this M40 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Leadtec steel.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano AceraX, 22/32/42 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 gear shift levers.