Raleigh Tess 2003 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Raleigh |
| Model | Tess |
| First production | 2003 |
| Bike category | Mountain Bike |
| Bike sub-category | Mountain With Front Suspension |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | Raleigh Tess Parts |
| Available Sizes | - 13 (inches) / 33.02 (cm) - 13 (inches) - 15 (inches) / 38.1 (cm) - 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) / 43.18 (cm) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) / 48.26 (cm) - 19 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Tektro 317A Short Reach Levers Tektro 835A Linear Pull Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Q and R Rear: Shimano HB-RM40 Front: Aluminum |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Weinmann Zac 19 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | 6061 T6 Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | 1.25 (inches) Rise Aluminum |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Aluminum Threadless |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Zero Stack Threadless Tien Hsin ZST Retainer Bearing |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) SRAM PC-49 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Cartridge |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Shimano FC-M440 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed |
Raleigh Tess Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Dual-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano Deore |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore |
| Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | 80 (millimeters) Travel Rock Shox Judy TT-W |
Other Specs of Raleigh Tess
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Available colors | - Lavender and Black - Periwinkle and White |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Aluminum Cage With Clips & Straps |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Avenir Women's Specific |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Aluminum Micro-adjust |
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Raleigh Tess bike review
Raleigh produced the Tess bike in 2003 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $439.99.
Tess bike is available in many sizes such as 13 (inches), 15 (inches), 17 (inches) and 19 (inches).
Raleigh Mountain bike Tess can be found in a few colors, among these colors Lavender and Black and Periwinkle and White .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Weinmann Zac 19, 32-hole. Raleigh equiped this exact model with Tektro 835A Linear Pull brakes, Tektro 317A short reach levers braking system and Front: aluminum, Q/R, Rear: Shimano HB-RM40 hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Raleigh used 6061 T6 aluminum material for the frame. Aluminum, 1.25" rise high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Tess to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Aluminum threadless.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano FC-M440, 22/32/44 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to SRAM PC-49 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Raleigh, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Deore gear shift levers.