Raleigh M8000 2001 Technical specs and features

Brand Raleigh
Model M8000
First production 2001
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Dual Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Raleigh M8000 Parts   
Available Sizes - Large
- medium
- small


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.40 (inches) WTB MotoRaptor
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Magura Julie Levers
Magura Julie Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesAluminum O and S
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Alex TD-17
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 14g
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials7005 aluminum c
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionKoski
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsKoski Forged Aluminum
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tange Seiki ZST

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC Z9000
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano BB-UN52
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Shimano LX
Gear shift leversShimano Deore Rapidfire Plus
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

Raleigh M8000 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore LX
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore LX SGS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 3.15 (inches) Travel
Rock Shox Pyslo XC

Other Specs of Raleigh M8000

Component group setsMountain Mix
Available colors - Single Track Black and Silver
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsWellgo WPD-M9 Clipless
Rear shock absorberDNM DV-28
Saddle seat Hollow Chromoly Rails
WTB SST
Seat post extensionAluminum Micro-adjust


Raleigh M8000 bike review

Raleigh produced the M8000 bike in 2001 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,199.99.
M8000 bike is available in many sizes such as Large , medium and small .
Raleigh Mountain bike M8000 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Single Track Black and Silver .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.40" WTB MotoRaptor tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Alex TD-17, 32-hole. Raleigh equiped this exact model with Magura Julie brakes, Magura Julie levers braking system and Aluminum O/S hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Raleigh used 7005 aluminum material for the frame. Koski high strength material is used on the handlebar of this M8000 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Koski Forged Aluminum.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano LX, 22/32/44 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC Z9000 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Raleigh, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Deore Rapidfire Plus gear shift levers.