Raleigh MT 500 1993 Technical specs and features

Brand Raleigh
Model MT 500
First production 1993
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain Without Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Raleigh MT 500 Parts   
Available Sizes - 13
- 15
- 17
- 19
- 21


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) Ritchey Megabite
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Levers
Shimano Deore LX Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Deore LX
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Sun Metal CR-16
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelNot Available

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials7005 DB OS Aluminum and Prestige
Frame typeBonded Aluminum
Handlebar constructionKalloy (inches)UNO (inches) Aluminum
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsKalloy (inches)Uno (inches) Aluminum Aheadset Type
Headset sizeNot Available

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chainShimano CN-HG70
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizes 26/36/46 Teeth
Shimano Deore LX
Gear shift leversShimano Deore LX Rapidfire Plus
Rear gear set 12 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

Raleigh MT 500 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore LX
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore LX
Fork materialNot Available
Fork typeTange Big Fork AheadSet

Other Specs of Raleigh MT 500

Component group setsShimano Deore LX Rapidfire Plus
Available colors - Not found
Weight 25.5
Pedals detailsTioga Surefoot 6 With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatVetta SL Leather Cover
Seat post extensionKalloy (inches)UNO (inches) Aluminum


Raleigh MT 500 bike review

Raleigh produced the MT 500 bike in 1993 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $870.00.
MT 500 bike is available in many sizes such as 13 , 15 , 17 , 19 and 21 .
Raleigh Mountain bike MT 500 can be found in one single color which is Not found.
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.10" Ritchey Megabite tires while the rims are manufactured by Sun Metal CR-16, 32-hole. Raleigh equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore LX brakes, levers braking system and Shimano Deore LX hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Raleigh used 7005 DB OS aluminum/Prestige material for the frame. Kalloy "UNO" Aluminum high strength material is used on the handlebar of this MT 500 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Kalloy "Uno" Aluminum Aheadset type.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Deore LX, 26/36/46 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-HG70 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Raleigh, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Deore LX Rapidfire Plus gear shift levers.