Raleigh M8000 1999 Technical specs and features

Brand Raleigh
Model M8000
First production 1999
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 tire20 X 2.25 (inches) IRC Backcountry
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size20 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid AD-1.0 L Levers
Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Deore LX
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Mavic X221
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Marwi Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials7005 Aluminum With Replaceable Derailleur Hanger
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionAluminum
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsAluminum
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tange-Seiki RBC-2

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG72
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 110 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-LP27
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Shimano Deore LX
Gear shift leversShimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

Raleigh M8000 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano Deore LX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT GS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 4.0 (inches) Travel
Answer Manitou X-Vert E

Other Specs of Raleigh M8000

Component group setsShimano Deore LX and XT
Available colors - Machine Green and Black
Weight 28.0
Pedals detailsWellgo WPD-804 Clipless
Rear shock absorber 4.5 (inches) Travel
Rock Shox Deluxe
Saddle seat Hollow Chromoly Rails
WTB SST
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Aluminum Micro-adjust


Raleigh M8000 bike review

Raleigh produced the M8000 bike in 1999 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,249.99.
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 Machine Green and Black .
This bike is equiped with 20 x 2.25" IRC Backcountry tires and Marwi stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic X221, 36-hole. Raleigh equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Avid AD-1.0 L levers braking system and Shimano Deore LX hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Raleigh used 7005 aluminum with replaceable derailleur hanger material for the frame. Aluminum high strength material is used on the handlebar of this M8000 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Aluminum.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/44 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-HG72 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Raleigh, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL gear shift levers.