Raleigh R300 2000 Technical specs and features

Brand Raleigh
Model R300
First production 2000
Bike category Touring
Bike sub-category Touring
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Parts And Accessories Raleigh R300 Parts   
Available Sizes - 17 (inches) / 43.18 (cm)
- 17 (inches)
- 19 (inches) / 48.26 (cm)
- 19 (inches)
- 21 (inches) / 53.34 (cm)
- 21 (inches)
- 23 (inches) / 58.42 (cm)
- 23 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 32c Michelin Altika
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Sora STI Levers
Tektro Linear-pull Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Alivio
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Weinmann Zac 19
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Chung Nan Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials7005 aluminum c
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionHsin Lung Aluminum
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsHsin Lung Adjustable
Headset size1 (inches) Victor VP-H67

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC IG-31
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 118 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-LP27
Crankset parts and sizes 30/42/52 Teeth
Shimano Sora
Gear shift leversShimano Sora STI
Rear gear set 12 - 25 Teeth
8-speed

Raleigh R300 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano Sora
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Sora GS
Fork material Unicrown Crown
4130 Chromoly
Fork typeRaleigh

Other Specs of Raleigh R300

Component group setsShimano Sora
Available colors - Olympic Forest Green
Weight Unspecified
Pedals detailsAluminum Cage With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Stratos Enhanced Comfort
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Suspension
Aluminum


Raleigh R300 bike review

Raleigh produced the R300 bike in 2000 and can be classified as a Touring bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $599.99.
R300 bike is available in many sizes such as 17 (inches), 19 (inches), 21 (inches) and 23 (inches).
Raleigh Touring R300 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Olympic Forest Green .
This bike is equiped with 700 x 32c Michelin Altika tires and Chung Nan stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Weinmann Zac 19, 36-hole. Raleigh equiped this exact model with Tektro linear-pull brakes, Shimano Sora STI levers braking system and Shimano Alivio hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Raleigh used 7005 aluminum material for the frame. Hsin Lung aluminum high strength material is used on the handlebar of this R300 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Hsin Lung adjustable.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Sora, 30/42/52 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC IG-31 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Raleigh, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Sora STI gear shift levers.