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 |
| Bike Pricing | See price on Amazon |
| Parts And Accessories | Raleigh MT 500 Parts |
| Available Sizes | - 13 - 15 - 17 - 19 - 21 |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) Ritchey Megabite |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | LeversShimano Deore LX Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore LX |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-holeSun Metal CR-16 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Not Available |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | 7005 DB OS Aluminum and Prestige |
| Frame type | Bonded Aluminum |
| Handlebar construction | Kalloy (inches)UNO (inches) Aluminum |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Kalloy (inches)Uno (inches) Aluminum Aheadset Type |
| Headset size | Not Available |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | Shimano CN-HG70 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 26/36/46 TeethShimano Deore LX |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore LX Rapidfire Plus |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 28 Teeth7-speed |
Raleigh MT 500 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore LX |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore LX |
| Fork material | Not Available |
| Fork type | Tange Big Fork AheadSet |
Other Specs of Raleigh MT 500
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore LX Rapidfire Plus |
| Available colors | - Not found |
| Weight | 25.5 |
| Pedals details | Tioga Surefoot 6 With Clips & Straps |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Vetta SL Leather Cover |
| Seat post extension | Kalloy (inches)UNO (inches) Aluminum |
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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.