Raleigh R500 2001 Technical specs and features

Brand Raleigh
Model R500
First production 2001
Bike category Road
Bike sub-category Road Sport
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Parts And Accessories Raleigh R500 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 23c Michelin Axial BiSport
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Tiagra STI Dual Control Levers
Shimano Sora Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Sora
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Vuelta Stylus
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 14g
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Butted
7005 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionAluminum Drop Bar
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsAluminum Ahead Type
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tange Seiki Aheadset

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC Z9000
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeCartridge
Crankset parts and sizes 30/42/52 Teeth
Shimano Tiagra Triple
Gear shift leversShimano Tiagra STI Dual Control
Rear gear set 13 - 25 Teeth
9-speed

Raleigh R500 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Tiagra
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Tiagra SS
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Chromoly
Fork typeRaleigh

Other Specs of Raleigh R500

Component group setsRoad Mix
Available colors - Brite Blue and Black Fade
Weight Unspecified
Pedals detailsWellgo WPD-M9 Clipless
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Stratos Road
Seat post extensionAluminum Micro-adjust


Raleigh R500 bike review

Raleigh produced the R500 bike in 2001 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $869.99.
R500 bike is available in many sizes such as 47cm (centimeters), 50cm (centimeters), 53cm (centimeters), 56cm (centimeters), 59cm (centimeters) and 62cm (centimeters).
Raleigh Road R500 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Brite Blue and Black Fade .
This bike is equiped with 700 x 23c Michelin Axial BiSport tires and DT stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Vuelta Stylus, 32-hole. Raleigh equiped this exact model with Shimano Sora Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano Tiagra STI Dual Control levers braking system and Shimano Sora hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Raleigh used 7005 aluminum, butted 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 Ahead type.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Tiagra Triple, 30/42/52 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 Tiagra STI Dual Control gear shift levers.