Raleigh R700 1999 Technical specs and features

Brand Raleigh
Model R700
First production 1999
Bike category Road
Bike sub-category Road Race & Triathlon
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Parts And Accessories Raleigh R700 Parts   
Available Sizes - 20 (inches) / 50 (cm)
- 21 (inches) / 54 (cm)
- 22 (inches) / 56 (cm)
- 23 (inches) / 58 (cm)
- 24 (inches) / 60 (cm)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 23c Michelin Axial Pro
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Ultegra STI Levers
Shimano Ultegra Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Ultegra
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic CXP 21
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Marwi Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Butted
7005 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionProfile Ha (millimeters)er
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsAluminum
Headset size1 (inches) Tange-Seiki DX-2

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG92
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 109.5 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-6500
Crankset parts and sizes 39/53 Teeth
Shimano Ultegra
Gear shift leversShimano Ultegra STI Dual Control
Rear gear set 12 - 23 Teeth
9-speed

Raleigh R700 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano Ultegra
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Ultegra GS
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Carbon Fiber Composite and aluminum
Fork typeKinesis Wedge

Other Specs of Raleigh R700

Component group setsShimano Ultegra
Available colors - Metamorphic Blue
Weight 20.5
Pedals detailsWellgo WPD-R1 Clipless
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Italia Sphere FeC
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Aluminum Micro-adjust


Raleigh R700 bike review

Raleigh produced the R700 bike in 1999 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,299.99.
R700 bike is available in many sizes such as 50cm (centimeters), 54cm (centimeters), 56cm (centimeters), 58cm (centimeters) and 60cm (centimeters).
Raleigh Road R700 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Metamorphic Blue .
This bike is equiped with 700 x 23c Michelin Axial Pro tires and Marwi stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic CXP 21, 32-hole. Raleigh equiped this exact model with Shimano Ultegra Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano Ultegra STI levers braking system and Shimano Ultegra hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Raleigh used 7005 aluminum, butted material for the frame. Profile Hammer high strength material is used on the handlebar of this R700 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Aluminum.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Ultegra, 39/53 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-HG92 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Raleigh, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control gear shift levers.