Raleigh R500 1995 Technical specs and features

Brand Raleigh
Model R500
First production 1995
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 brakesShimano RSX
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Sun Metal M-13 II
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Double-butted
7005 Aluminum
Frame typeWelded Aluminum
Handlebar constructionHsin Lung Modolo Bend
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsHsin Lung Chromoly
Headset size1 (inches) Shimano RX-100

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-UG50
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
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
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Chromoly
Fork typeNot Available

Other Specs of Raleigh R500

Component group setsShimano RSX STI
Available colors - Blue pearl white
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsWellgo LU-908 With Clips And Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatVetta TT
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Polygon PM-311


Raleigh R500 bike review

Raleigh produced the R500 bike in 1995 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $699.99.
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 Blue pearl white .
This bike is equiped with 700 x 23c Michelin Hi Lite Comp tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Sun Metal M-13 II, 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, double-butted material for the frame. Hsin Lung Modolo bend 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 Shimano CN-UG50 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.