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 |
| Bike Pricing | See price on Amazon |
| 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 tire | 20 X 2.25 (inches) IRC Backcountry |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 20 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Avid AD-1.0 L LeversShimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore LX |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-holeMavic X221 |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Straight GaugeMarwi Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | 7005 Aluminum With Replaceable Derailleur Hanger |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Aluminum |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Aluminum |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tange-Seiki RBC-2 |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-HG72 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 110 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-LP27 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 TeethShimano Deore LX |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth9-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 CrownAluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | 4.0 (inches) TravelAnswer Manitou X-Vert E |
Other Specs of Raleigh M8000
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore LX and XT |
| Available colors | - Machine Green and Black |
| Weight | 28.0 |
| Pedals details | Wellgo WPD-804 Clipless |
| Rear shock absorber | 4.5 (inches) TravelRock Shox Deluxe |
| Saddle seat | Hollow Chromoly RailsWTB SST |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterAluminum Micro-adjust |
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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.