Raleigh R500 2002 Technical specs and features

Brand Raleigh
Model R500
First production 2002
Bike category Road
Bike sub-category Road Sport
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Parts And Accessories Raleigh R500 Parts   
Available Sizes - Small
- Medium
- Large
- Extra large


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 23c Michelin Axial Kevlar
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Tiagra STI Levers
Shimano Sora Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Tiagra
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Alex DA-28
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 14ga. Straight Gauge
Chung Nan Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials7005 Aluminum With Replaceable Derailleur Hanger
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionAluminum Drop Bar
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsAluminum Threadless
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tien Hsin TH-888

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC Z-9200
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 118 (millimeters) Spindle
Sealed Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes 30/42/52 Teeth
Shimano Tiagra Triple
Gear shift leversShimano Tiagra STI
Rear gear set 13 - 25 Teeth
9-speed

Raleigh R500 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano Tiagra
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano 105 GS
Fork material Unicrown Crown
4130 Chromoly
Fork typeRaleigh

Other Specs of Raleigh R500

Component group setsRoad Mix
Available colors - White and Yellow
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsWellgo WPD-R4 Clipless
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatVelo
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Aluminum Micro-adjust


Raleigh R500 bike review

Raleigh produced the R500 bike in 2002 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $879.99.
R500 bike is available in many sizes such as Small , Medium , Large and Extra large .
Raleigh Road R500 can be found in a few colors, among these colors White and Yellow .
This bike is equiped with 700 x 23c Michelin Axial Kevlar tires and Chung Nan stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Alex DA-28, 32-hole. Raleigh equiped this exact model with Shimano Sora Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano Tiagra STI levers braking system and Shimano Tiagra hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Raleigh used 7005 aluminum with replaceable derailleur hanger material for the frame. Aluminum drop bar high strength material is used on the handlebar of this R500 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Aluminum threadless.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Tiagra Triple, 30/42/52 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC Z-9200 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Raleigh, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Tiagra STI gear shift levers.