Raleigh R500 1997 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Raleigh |
| Model | R500 |
| First production | 1997 |
| Bike category | Road |
| Bike sub-category | Road Sport |
| Bike Pricing | See price on Amazon |
| 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 tire | 700 X 23c Continental Super Sport Ultra |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano RSX LeversShimano RSX Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano RSX |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic CXP 10 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Straight GaugeStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | 7005 aluminum c |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Aluminum |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Chromoly |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Aluminum |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)KMC SS-91S |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 118 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-LP26 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 26/36/46 TeethShimano RSX |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano RSX STI Dual Control |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 24 Teeth7-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 CrownChromoly |
| Fork type | Raleigh |
Other Specs of Raleigh R500
| Component group sets | Shimano RSX |
| Available colors | - Nordic blue doppler |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Aluminum Cage With Clips & Straps |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Chromoly RailsSelle Bassano Vuelta |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterAluminum Micro-adjust |
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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.