Raleigh R500 2000 Technical specs and features

Brand Raleigh
Model R500
First production 2000
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 Select
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Tiagra STI Levers
Shimano Sora Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Sora
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Rodi Stylus
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Chung Nan Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials7005 Aluminum With Replaceable Derailleur Hanger
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionHsin Lung Aluminum
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsHsin Lung Aluminum
Headset size1 (inches) Tien Hsin TH-360

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC Z9200
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 118 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-LP27
Crankset parts and sizes 30/42/52 Teeth
Shimano Tiagra
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 Tiagra GS
Fork material Aero Crown
4130 Chromoly
Fork typeRaleigh

Other Specs of Raleigh R500

Component group setsShimano Tiagra
Available colors - Fire Red Metallic
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsAluminum Cage With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Stratos Enhanced Comfort
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Aluminum Micro-adjust


Raleigh R500 bike review

Raleigh produced the R500 bike in 2000 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $820.00.
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 Fire Red Metallic .
This bike is equiped with 700 x 23c Michelin Axial Select tires and Chung Nan stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Rodi Stylus, 32-hole. Raleigh equiped this exact model with Shimano Sora Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano Tiagra STI levers braking system and Shimano Sora hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Raleigh used 7005 aluminum with replaceable derailleur hanger material for the frame. Hsin Lung aluminum high strength material is used on the handlebar of this R500 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Hsin Lung aluminum.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Tiagra, 30/42/52 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC Z9200 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Raleigh, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Tiagra STI gear shift levers.