Raleigh M40 1996 Technical specs and features

Brand Raleigh
Model M40
First production 1996
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain Without Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Raleigh M40 Parts   
Available Sizes - 14.5 (inches) / 36.83 (cm)
- 14.5 (inches)
- 16.5 (inches) / 41.91 (cm)
- 16.5 (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 tire26 X 2.00 (inches) Duro
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Lee Chi 319A Levers
Shimano Altus Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
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 Oversize
Chromoly
Frame typeTIG-welded Steel
Handlebar constructionHsin Lung MTB 110
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsHsin Lung MTS 369
Headset size1 (inches) Victor VP-H67

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC UG-50
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 116 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-LP26
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/42 Teeth
Tracer
Gear shift leversGrip Shift MRX-100
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

Raleigh M40 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)
Shimano AceraX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano AceraX
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Chromoly
Fork typeRaleigh

Other Specs of Raleigh M40

Component group setsShimano AceraX
Available colors - Bright sand
- Pitch blue and green Doppler
- Plum Razz Jazz Doppler
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsWellgo LU-943
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSella Stratos HyperSoft
Seat post extension 26.0 (millimeters) Diameter
Lee Chi SP-204 Alloy


Raleigh M40 bike review

Raleigh produced the M40 bike in 1996 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $309.99.
M40 bike is available in many sizes such as 14.5 (inches), 16.5 (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 Bright sand, Pitch blue and green Doppler and Plum Razz Jazz Doppler .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.00" Duro tires and Chung Nan stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Weinmann 519, 36-hole. Raleigh equiped this exact model with Shimano Altus brakes, Lee Chi 319A levers braking system .
To guarantee the comfiest ride Raleigh used Chromoly, oversize material for the frame. Hsin Lung MTB 110 high strength material is used on the handlebar of this M40 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Hsin Lung MTS 369.
For the smoothest biking experience Tracer, 24/34/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC UG-50 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Raleigh, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Grip Shift MRX-100 gear shift levers.