Raleigh M7500 1997 Technical specs and features

Brand Raleigh
Model M7500
First production 1997
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Dual Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Raleigh M7500 Parts   
Available Sizes - 16 (inches) / 40.64 (cm)
- 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches) / 45.72 (cm)
- 18 (inches)
- 20 (inches) / 50.8 (cm)
- 20 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) IRC Mythos XC
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Deore LX Levers
Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano STX-RC
Front: Shimano STX-RC Suspension
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Weinmann Zac 19
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials7005 Aluminum Main Triangle and chromoly Swingarm
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionAluminum
Handlebar extenderAluminum
Handlebar stem detailsAluminum
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tange-Seiki ST-E

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC SS-91S
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 110 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-LP26
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano STX-RC
Gear shift leversShimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
8-speed

Raleigh M7500 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano STX-RC Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore LX SGS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Indy XC

Other Specs of Raleigh M7500

Component group setsShimano Deore LX and STX
Available colors - Champagne khrome pearl and black
Weight 28.0
Pedals detailsAluminum Cage With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorber 3.0 (inches) Travel
Rock Shox Deluxe
Saddle seatSelle Bassano Vuelta
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Aluminum Micro-adjust


Raleigh M7500 bike review

Raleigh produced the M7500 bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $999.99.
M7500 bike is available in many sizes such as 16 (inches), 18 (inches) and 20 (inches).
Raleigh Mountain bike M7500 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Champagne khrome pearl and black .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.10" IRC Mythos XC tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Weinmann Zac 19, 32-hole. Raleigh equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers braking system and Front: Shimano STX-RC suspension, Rear: Shimano STX-RC hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Raleigh used 7005 aluminum main triangle/chromoly swingarm material for the frame. Aluminum high strength material is used on the handlebar of this M7500 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Aluminum.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano STX-RC, 22/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC SS-91S chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Raleigh, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano STX-RC RapidFire SL gear shift levers.