Raleigh R500 1999 VS GT TACHYON 1.0 2011 specs comparison
Raleigh R500
General InfosModel | R500 |
Manufacturer | Raleigh |
Year of production | 1999 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Imperial Blue |
Sizes |
- 50cm (centimeters) - 54cm (centimeters) - 56cm (centimeters) - 58cm (centimeters) - 60cm (centimeters) |
Sizes |
- 50cm (centimeters) - 54cm (centimeters) - 56cm (centimeters) - 58cm (centimeters) - 60cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Michelin Axial Select |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano RSX STI Levers Shimano RX-100 Dual Pivot Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano RSX |
Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic CXP 11 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Marwi Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Butted 7005 Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Modolo |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Aluminum |
Headset size | 1 (inches) Tien Hsin TH-360 |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC IG-31 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 118 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-LP27 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 30/42/52 Teeth Shimano RSX |
Gear shift levers | Shimano RSX STI Dual Control |
Rear gear set | 12 - 25 Teeth 8-speed |
Raleigh R500 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano RSX Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano RSX GS |
Fork material | Unicrown Crown Chromoly |
Fork type | Raleigh |
Other Specs of Raleigh R500
Component group sets | Shimano RSX Triple |
Pedals details | Victor VP-386 |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Selle Stratos Spectra |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Suspension Aluminum |

GT Tachyon 1.0
General InfosModel | Tachyon 1.0 |
Manufacturer | GT |
Year of production | 2011 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Pearl white |
Sizes |
- XS - S - M - L - XL - XXL |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 700 X 28c Kenda Kiniption |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
Brakeset type | Tektro RX-1 Levers Tektro RX-3 Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano WH-R500 |
Rims manufacturer | Shimano WH-R500 |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | Shimano WH-R500 |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Aluminum |
Frame type | Aluminum |
Handlebar construction | GT Type R Double Butted Flat Bar |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | NVO F-1 Adjustable |
Headset size | Integrated Sealed |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | Shimano |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Shimano Integrated |
Crankset parts and sizes | 50/39/30t Teeth Shimano FC-R553 |
Gear shift levers | Shimano SL-R770 Flat Bar |
Rear gear set | 11 - 25 Teeth 10-speed |
GT Tachyon 1.0 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano FD-R770 |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Ultegra |
Fork material | Carbon |
Fork type | GT Type R Carbon |
Other Specs of GT Tachyon 1.0
Component group sets | Road Mix |
Pedals details | Not Available |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | GT Type R Race |
Seat post extension | GT Design Alloy |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Raleigh provided us with the latest version of its R500 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Raleigh R500 Road here
- Get your GT Tachyon 1.0 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for GT Tachyon 1.0 Road here