Raleigh R700 1997 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Raleigh |
| Model | R700 |
| First production | 1997 |
| Bike category | Road |
| Bike sub-category | Road Race & Triathlon |
| Bike Pricing | See price on Amazon |
| Parts And Accessories | Raleigh R700 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 Continental Super Sport Ultra |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano 600 Ultegra LeversShimano 600 Ultegra Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano 600 Ultegra |
| Rims manufacturer | 28-holeMavic CXP 14 |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Straight GaugeStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Easton Elan 3 |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Aluminum |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Aluminum |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Aluminum |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)KMC SS-91S |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 115 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-UN52 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 TeethShimano 600 Ultegra |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano 600 Ultegra STI Dual Control |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 23 Teeth8-speed |
Raleigh R700 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)Shimano 600 Ultegra |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano 600 Ultegra |
| Fork material | Aero CrownCarbon Fiber Composite |
| Fork type | Kinesis |
Other Specs of Raleigh R700
| Component group sets | Shimano 600 Ultegra |
| Available colors | - Pearl white |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Wellgo RC-9701 Clipless |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Chromoly RailsSelle Bassano Vuelta |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterAluminum Micro-adjust |
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Raleigh R700 bike review
Raleigh produced the R700 bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,199.99.R700 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 R700 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Pearl white .
This bike is equiped with 700 x 23c Continental Super Sport Ultra tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic CXP 14, 28-hole. Raleigh equiped this exact model with Shimano 600 Ultegra Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano 600 Ultegra levers braking system and Shimano 600 Ultegra hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Raleigh used Easton Elan 3 material for the frame. Aluminum 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 600 Ultegra, 39/53 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC SS-91S chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Raleigh, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano 600 Ultegra STI Dual Control gear shift levers.