Raleigh R500 1996 Technical specs and features

Brand Raleigh
Model R500
First production 1996
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 Michelin Hi Lite Comp
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano RSX Levers
Shimano RSX Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic CXP 10
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Chung Nan Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Butted
7005 Aluminum
Frame typeWelded Aluminum
Handlebar constructionHsin Lung Alloy
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsHsin Lung Chromoly
Headset size1 (inches) Tange-Seiki Alloy

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC UG-50
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
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano RSX GS
Fork material Aero Crown
Chromoly
Fork typeRaleigh

Other Specs of Raleigh R500

Component group setsShimano RSX
Available colors - Brandywine
Weight 22.8
Pedals detailsWellgo LU-908A With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatVetta TT Transverse Racing
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Polygon PM-312


Raleigh R500 bike review

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.