Raleigh RT 500 1993 Technical specs and features

Brand Raleigh
Model RT 500
First production 1993
Bike category Road
Bike sub-category Road Race & Triathlon
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Parts And Accessories Raleigh RT 500 Parts   
Available Sizes - 48.5
- 52.5
- 54.5
- 56.5
- 58.5


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 23c Michelin Hi-Lite Comp
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Levers
Shimano 105SC Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano 105SC
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Campagnolo Ga (millimeters)a Strada
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelNot Available

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsEaston E-9 Aluminum
Frame typeBonded Aluminum
Handlebar constructionSakae Ringyo 'Modolo Bend' Anatomic
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsTIG CroMo With Satin Finish
Headset sizeNot Available

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chainShimano CN-HG70
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizes 42/53 Teeth
Shimano 105SC
Gear shift leversShimano 105SC Downtube
Rear gear set 13 - 23 Teeth
7-speed

Raleigh RT 500 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano 105SC
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano 105SC
Fork materialNot Available
Fork typeTIG Unicrown Chrome-moly

Other Specs of Raleigh RT 500

Component group setsShimano 105SC
Available colors - Not found
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsAlloy Road With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatVetta Lycra Gel Lite Racing
Seat post extensionAlloy Micro Adjust 300 (millimeters)


Raleigh RT 500 bike review

Raleigh produced the RT 500 bike in 1993 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $790.00.
RT 500 bike is available in many sizes such as 48.5 , 52.5 , 54.5 , 56.5 and 58.5 .
Raleigh Road RT 500 can be found in one single color which is Not found.
This bike is equiped with 700 x 23c Michelin Hi-Lite Comp tires while the rims are manufactured by Campagnolo Gamma Strada, 32-hole. Raleigh equiped this exact model with Shimano 105SC brakes, levers braking system and Shimano 105SC hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Raleigh used Easton E-9 aluminum material for the frame. Sakae Ringyo 'Modolo Bend' Anatomic high strength material is used on the handlebar of this RT 500 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of TIG CroMo with Satin Finish.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano 105SC, 42/53 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-HG70 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Raleigh, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano 105SC downtube gear shift levers.