Raleigh Competition 2006 Technical specs and features

Brand Raleigh
Model Competition
First production 2006
Bike category Road
Bike sub-category Road Race & Triathlon
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Parts And Accessories Raleigh Competition Parts   
Available Sizes - 20 (inches) / 50 (cm)
- 21 (inches) / 53 (cm)
- 22 (inches) / 55 (cm)
- 22 (inches) / 57 (cm)
- 23 (inches) / 59 (cm)
- 24 (inches) / 62 (cm)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 23C Vittoria Zaffiro
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano 105 Levers
Tektro Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano R550
Rims manufacturerShimano WH-R550
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelShimano Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsC6 FT Carbon and alloy
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionRitchey Road 31.8
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsRitchey 4-bolt 31.8
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threaded Ritchey

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chainKMC Z9000
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeTruVativ GXP
Crankset parts and sizes 36/50 Teeth
Truvativ Elita A1 GXP Compact
Gear shift leversShimano 105 STI Dual Control
Rear gear set 12 - 25 Teeth
9-speed

Raleigh Competition Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano 105
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Ultegra
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon Fiber and aluminum Steerer
Fork typeEaston EC70 Carbon

Other Specs of Raleigh Competition

Component group setsNot Available
Available colors - Orange and Carbon
Weight Unspecified
Pedals detailsTest Ride
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Italia FK Trans Am
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Raleigh Carbon


Raleigh Competition bike review

Raleigh produced the Competition bike in 2006 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,650.00.
Competition bike is available in many sizes such as 50cm (centimeters), 53cm (centimeters), 55cm (centimeters), 57cm (centimeters), 59cm (centimeters) and 62cm (centimeters).
Raleigh Road Competition can be found in a few colors, among these colors Orange and Carbon .
This bike is equiped with 700 x 23C Vittoria Zaffiro tires and Shimano stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Shimano WH-R550. Raleigh equiped this exact model with Tektro Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano 105 levers braking system and Shimano R550 hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Raleigh used C6 FT carbon/alloy material for the frame. Ritchey Road 31.8 high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Competition to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Ritchey 4-bolt 31.8.
For the smoothest biking experience Truvativ Elita A1 GXP Compact, 36/50 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC Z9000 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Raleigh, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano 105 STI Dual Control gear shift levers.