Raleigh M40 1997 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Raleigh |
| Model | M40 |
| First production | 1997 |
| Bike category | Mountain Bike |
| Bike sub-category | Mountain Without Suspension |
| Bike Pricing | See price on Amazon |
| Parts And Accessories | Raleigh M40 Parts |
| Available Sizes | - 14.5 (inches) / 36.83 (cm)- 14.5 (inches)- 16 (inches) / 40.64 (cm)- 16 (inches)- 18 (inches) / 45.72 (cm)- 18 (inches)- 20 (inches) / 50.8 (cm)- 20 (inches)- 22 (inches) / 55.88 (cm)- 22 (inches)- womens 16 (inches)- womens 19 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.00 (inches) Multi-terrain |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Aluminum LeversShimano Altus Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano RM-40 |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-holeWeinmann 519 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Chromoly Seat Tube and hi-tensile Steel |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Steel |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Steel |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Steel |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)KMC SS-70S |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 116 (millimeters) SpindleSealed Cartridge |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/34/42 TeethShimano Altus |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift MRX-170 |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth7-speed |
Raleigh M40 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)Shimano AceraX Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Alivio |
| Fork material | Unicrown CrownChromoly |
| Fork type | Raleigh |
Other Specs of Raleigh M40
| Component group sets | Shimano Alivio and AceraX |
| Available colors | - Dark blue- red |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Resin |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Sella Stratos HyperPlush |
| Seat post extension | 26.0 (millimeters) DiameterAluminum Micro-adjust |
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Raleigh M40 bike review
Raleigh produced the M40 bike in 1997 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 14.5 (inches), 16 (inches), 18 (inches), 20 (inches), 22 (inches), womens 16 (inches) and womens 19 (inches).
Raleigh Mountain bike M40 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Dark blue and red .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.00" multi-terrain tires and Stainless 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 Shimano RM-40 hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Raleigh used Chromoly seat tube/hi-tensile steel 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 Altus, 22/34/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC SS-70S 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.