Raleigh R500 1997 Technical specs and features

Brand Raleigh
Model R500
First production 1997
Bike category Road
Bike sub-category Road Sport
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Parts And Accessories Raleigh R500 Parts   
Available Sizes - 50 cm (centimeters)
- 54 cm (centimeters)
- 56 cm (centimeters)
- 58 cm (centimeters)
- 60 cm (centimeters)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 23c Continental Super Sport Ultra
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano RSX Levers
Shimano RSX Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano RSX
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic CXP 10
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials7005 aluminum c
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionAluminum
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsChromoly
Headset size1 (inches) Aluminum

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC SS-91S
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 118 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-LP26
Crankset parts and sizes 26/36/46 Teeth
Shimano RSX
Gear shift leversShimano RSX STI Dual Control
Rear gear set 11 - 24 Teeth
7-speed

Raleigh R500 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
Chromoly
Fork typeRaleigh

Other Specs of Raleigh R500

Component group setsShimano RSX
Available colors - Nordic blue doppler
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsAluminum Cage With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seat Chromoly Rails
Selle Bassano Vuelta
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Aluminum Micro-adjust


Raleigh R500 bike review

Raleigh produced the R500 bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $649.99.
R500 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 R500 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Nordic blue doppler .
This bike is equiped with 700 x 23c Continental Super Sport Ultra tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic CXP 10, 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 material for the frame. Aluminum high strength material is used on the handlebar of this R500 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Chromoly.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano RSX, 26/36/46 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC SS-91S chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Raleigh, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano RSX STI Dual Control gear shift levers.