Raleigh R500 1995 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Raleigh |
| Model | R500 |
| First production | 1995 |
| 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 Michelin Hi Lite Comp |
| 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-holeSun Metal M-13 II |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Straight GaugeStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Double-butted7005 Aluminum |
| Frame type | Welded Aluminum |
| Handlebar construction | Hsin Lung Modolo Bend |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Hsin Lung Chromoly |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Shimano RX-100 |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-UG50 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
| 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 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano RSX |
| Fork material | Unicrown CrownChromoly |
| Fork type | Not Available |
Other Specs of Raleigh R500
| Component group sets | Shimano RSX STI |
| Available colors | - Blue pearl white |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Wellgo LU-908 With Clips And Straps |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Vetta TT |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterPolygon PM-311 |
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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.