Raleigh M8000 2002 Technical specs and features

Brand Raleigh
Model M8000
First production 2002
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Dual Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Raleigh M8000 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 2.25 (inches) WTB TyranoRaptor
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type ProMax DBL-2064T Levers
ProMax DSK-610J Mechanical Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Nutted
Joy Tech Aluminum
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Alex TD-17
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 14ga. Straight Gauge
Sha-Dar Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials7005 Aluminum With Replaceable Derailleur Hanger
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar construction 1 (inches) Rise
Aluminum
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsKoski Strong Hold 4-bolt
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tien Hsin No.10 ZST

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC Z9200
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 111 (millimeters) Spindle
Sealed Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Shimano FC-M440
Gear shift leversShimano Deore RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

Raleigh M8000 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano Deore LX
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore SGS
Fork material Single Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum
Fork type 4.0 (inches) Travel
Rock Shox Judy C

Other Specs of Raleigh M8000

Component group setsMountain Mix
Available colors - Red and Silver
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsWellgo WPD-823 Clipless
Rear shock absorber 4.0 (inches) Travel
RST 22
Saddle seatWTB Speed V
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Aluminum Micro-adjust


Raleigh M8000 bike review

Raleigh produced the M8000 bike in 2002 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $879.99.
M8000 bike is available in many sizes such as 16 (inches), 18 (inches) and 20 (inches).
Raleigh Mountain bike M8000 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Red and Silver .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.25" WTB TyranoRaptor tires and Sha-Dar stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Alex TD-17, 32-hole. Raleigh equiped this exact model with ProMax DSK-610J Mechanical Disc brakes, ProMax DBL-2064T levers braking system and Joy Tech aluminum, nutted hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Raleigh used 7005 aluminum with replaceable derailleur hanger material for the frame. Aluminum, 1" rise high strength material is used on the handlebar of this M8000 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Koski Strong Hold 4-bolt.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano FC-M440, 22/32/44 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC Z9200 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Raleigh, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Deore RapidFire SL gear shift levers.