Raleigh Grand Sport 2008 Technical specs and features

Brand Raleigh
Model Grand Sport
First production 2008
Bike category Road
Bike sub-category Road Sport
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Parts And Accessories Raleigh Grand Sport Parts   
Available Sizes - 19 (inches) / 47 (cm)
- 20 (inches) / 50 (cm)
- 21 (inches) / 53 (cm)
- 22 (inches) / 56 (cm)
- 23 (inches) / 59 (cm)
- 24 (inches) / 62 (cm)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 25c Vittoria Zaffiro
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano 2200 With Tektro In-line Levers
Tektro Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Joytech Alloy QR Cassette
Front: Joytech Alloy QR
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Freedom RLX1.9
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 14ga. Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsAtomic 13 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionAlloy Road
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsAlloy Ahead
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Uspecified

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chainShimano HG50
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeSealed Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes 30/42/52 Teeth
TruVativ Touro Road
Gear shift leversShimano 2200
Rear gear set 12 - 26 Teeth
8-speed

Raleigh Grand Sport Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano 2200
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Tiagra
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon and aluminum Steerer
Fork typeRaleigh

Other Specs of Raleigh Grand Sport

Component group setsRoad Mix
Available colors - Silver and Red
Weight Unspecified
Pedals detailsRoad-style With Clips And Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatAvenir Road
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Alloy Micro-adjust


Raleigh Grand Sport bike review

Raleigh produced the Grand Sport bike in 2008 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $650.00.
Grand Sport bike is available in many sizes such as 47cm (centimeters), 50cm (centimeters), 53cm (centimeters), 56cm (centimeters), 59cm (centimeters) and 62cm (centimeters).
Raleigh Road Grand Sport can be found in a few colors, among these colors Silver and Red .
This bike is equiped with 700 x 25c Vittoria Zaffiro tires and Stainless Steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Freedom RLX1.9, 32-hole. Raleigh equiped this exact model with Tektro Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano 2200 with Tektro In-line levers braking system and Front: Joytech Alloy QR, Rear: Joytech Alloy QR Cassette hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Raleigh used Atomic 13 Aluminum material for the frame. Alloy Road high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Grand Sport to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Alloy Ahead.
For the smoothest biking experience TruVativ Touro Road, 30/42/52 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano HG50 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Raleigh, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano 2200 gear shift levers.