Raleigh R500 1996 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Raleigh |
| Model | R500 |
| First production | 1996 |
| Bike category | Road |
| Bike sub-category | Road Sport |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| 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 Michelin Hi Lite Comp |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano RSX Levers Shimano RSX Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic CXP 10 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Chung Nan Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Butted 7005 Aluminum |
| Frame type | Welded Aluminum |
| Handlebar construction | Hsin Lung Alloy |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Hsin Lung Chromoly |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Tange-Seiki Alloy |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC UG-50 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 118 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-LP26 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 26/36/46 Teeth Shimano RSX |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano 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 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano RSX GS |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Chromoly |
| Fork type | Raleigh |
Other Specs of Raleigh R500
| Component group sets | Shimano RSX |
| Available colors | - Brandywine |
| Weight | 22.8 |
| Pedals details | Wellgo LU-908A With Clips & Straps |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Vetta TT Transverse Racing |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Polygon PM-312 |
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Raleigh produced the R500 bike in 1996 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $779.99.
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 one single color which is Brandywine.
This bike is equiped with 700 x 23c Michelin Hi Lite Comp tires and Chung Nan 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 .
To guarantee the comfiest ride Raleigh used 7005 aluminum, butted material for the frame. Hsin Lung alloy high strength material is used on the handlebar of this R500 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Hsin Lung chromoly.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano RSX, 26/36/46 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC UG-50 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.