Raleigh M50 1997 Technical specs and features

Brand Raleigh
Model M50
First production 1997
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain Without Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Raleigh M50 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)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) Multi-terrain
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Dia-Compe SS-8 Levers
Shimano Alivio M-System Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano RM-40
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Vuelta VMC 1.2
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

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

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG31
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 110 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-LP26
Crankset parts and sizes 22/34/42 Teeth
Shimano Alivio
Gear shift leversGrip Shift SRT-400i
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
7-speed

Raleigh M50 Fork System Data

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

Other Specs of Raleigh M50

Component group setsShimano STX-RC and Alivio
Available colors - Blackened blue
- green khrome and black
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsResin
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSella Stratos HyperPlush
Seat post extension 26.0 (millimeters) Diameter
Aluminum Micro-adjust


Raleigh M50 bike review

Raleigh produced the M50 bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $329.99.
M50 bike is available in many sizes such as 14.5 (inches), 16.5 (inches), 18 (inches), 20 (inches) and 22 (inches).
Raleigh Mountain bike M50 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Blackened blue and green khrome and black .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.10" multi-terrain tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Vuelta VMC 1.2, 36-hole. Raleigh equiped this exact model with Shimano Alivio M-System brakes, Dia-Compe SS-8 levers braking system and Shimano RM-40 hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Raleigh used Chromoly main triangle/hi-tensile steel rear stays material for the frame. Aluminum high strength material is used on the handlebar of this M50 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Chromoly.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Alivio, 22/34/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-IG31 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Raleigh, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Grip Shift SRT-400i gear shift levers.