Raleigh Grand Sport 2003 Technical specs and features

Brand Raleigh
Model Grand Sport
First production 2003
Bike category Road
Bike sub-category Road Sport
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Parts And Accessories Raleigh Grand Sport Parts   
Available Sizes - Small
- Medium
- Large
- Extra large


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 25c Kenda K-152
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Sora STI Dual Control Levers
Tektro Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano FH-2200
Front: Shimano HB-2200
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Femco Semi-aero
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 14ga. Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials7005 aluminum c
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionAluminum Drop Bar
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsAluminum Threadless
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Steel

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC HG-50
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeCartridge
Crankset parts and sizes 30/42/52 Teeth
Shimano FC-2203
Gear shift leversShimano Sora STI Dual Control
Rear gear set 12 - 25 Teeth
8-speed

Raleigh Grand Sport Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano FD-R443
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Sora GS
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Hi-tensile Steel
Fork typeRaleigh

Other Specs of Raleigh Grand Sport

Component group setsRoad Mix
Available colors - White and Blue
Weight Unspecified
Pedals detailsWellgo Aluminum
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatAvenir
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Aluminum Micro-adjust


Raleigh Grand Sport bike review

Raleigh produced the Grand Sport bike in 2003 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $549.99.
Grand Sport bike is available in many sizes such as Small , Medium , Large and Extra large .
Raleigh Road Grand Sport can be found in a few colors, among these colors White and Blue .
This bike is equiped with 700 x 25c Kenda K-152 tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Femco semi-aero, 32-hole. Raleigh equiped this exact model with Tektro dual pivot brakes, Shimano Sora STI Dual Control levers braking system and Front: Shimano HB-2200, Rear: Shimano FH-2200 hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Raleigh used 7005 aluminum material for the frame. Aluminum drop bar high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Grand Sport to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Aluminum threadless.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano FC-2203, 30/42/52 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC HG-50 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Raleigh, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Sora STI Dual Control gear shift levers.