Raleigh R-500 1998 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Raleigh |
| Model | R-500 |
| First production | 1998 |
| Bike category | Road |
| Bike sub-category | Road Sport |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | Raleigh R-500 Parts |
| Available Sizes | - 50 cm (centimeters) - 54 cm (centimeters) - 56 cm (centimeters) - 58 cm (centimeters) - 60 cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Continental Super Sport Ultra |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano RSX Levers Shimano RSX 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 Chung Nan Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Butted 7005 Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Modolo AE-2093 |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Aluminum |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Tange-Seiki Aluminum |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC SS-82 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 118 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-LP26 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 26/36/46 Teeth Shimano RSX |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano 105SC STI Dual Control |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 24 Teeth 7-speed |
Raleigh R-500 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 4130 Chromoly |
| Fork type | Raleigh Road |
Other Specs of Raleigh R-500
| Component group sets | Shimano RSX |
| Available colors | - Ruby Red |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Aluminum Cage With Clips & Straps |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle Stratos Hyper Expert Duo-Compound |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Aluminum Micro-adjust |
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Raleigh produced the R-500 bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $699.99.
R-500 bike is available in many sizes such as 50 cm (centimeters), 54 cm (centimeters), 56 cm (centimeters), 58 cm (centimeters) and 60 cm (centimeters).
Raleigh Road R-500 can be found in one single color which is Ruby Red.
This bike is equiped with 700 x 23c Continental Super Sport Ultra tires and Chung Nan stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic CXP 11, 32-hole. Raleigh equiped this exact model with Shimano RSX Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano RSX levers braking system and Shimano RSX hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Raleigh used 7005 aluminum, butted material for the frame. Modolo AE-2093 high strength material is used on the handlebar of this R-500 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Aluminum.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano RSX, 26/36/46 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC SS-82 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Raleigh, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano 105SC STI Dual Control gear shift levers.
