Raleigh M55 1996 Technical specs and features

Brand Raleigh
Model M55
First production 1996
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Front Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Raleigh M55 Parts   
Available Sizes - 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) Kenda K-850
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
Vuelta Strong
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 IG-31
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 110 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-LP26
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/42 Teeth
Shimano Alivio
Gear shift leversGrip Shift MRX-100
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

Raleigh M55 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)
Shimano AceraX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Alivio
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and chromoly
Fork typeSR DuoTrack 7006

Other Specs of Raleigh M55

Component group setsShimano Alivio
Available colors - Green
Weight 29.8
Pedals detailsWellgo LU-943
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSella Stratos HyperMTB
Seat post extension 26.0 (millimeters) Diameter
Lee Chi SP-204 Alloy


Raleigh M55 bike review

Raleigh produced the M55 bike in 1996 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $409.99.
M55 bike is available in many sizes such as 16.5 (inches), 18 (inches), 20 (inches) and 22 (inches).
Raleigh Mountain bike M55 can be found in one single color which is Green.
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.10" Kenda K-850 tires and Chung Nan stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Vuelta Strong, 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 M55 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Hsin Lung MTS 369.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Alivio, 24/34/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC IG-31 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.