Raleigh R300 1999 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Raleigh |
| Model | R300 |
| First production | 1999 |
| Bike category | Touring |
| Bike sub-category | Touring |
| Bike Pricing | See price on Amazon |
| 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 tire | 700 X 28c Michelin Tracer |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano RSX STI LeversTektro 915A Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Alivio |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-holeWeinmann 2519 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeChung Nan Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | 7005 aluminum c |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Modolo |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Aluminum |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Tien Hsin TH-360 |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)KMC IG-31 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 118 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-LP27 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 30/42/52 TeethShimano RSX |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano RSX STI Dual Control |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 25 Teeth8-speed |
Raleigh R300 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)Shimano RSX Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano RSX GS |
| Fork material | Unicrown CrownChromoly |
| Fork type | Raleigh |
Other Specs of Raleigh R300
| Component group sets | Shimano RSX Triple |
| Available colors | - Ultra Red |
| Weight | 25.0 |
| Pedals details | Victor VP-386 |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle Stratos Hyper Expert Duo-Compound |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterAluminum Micro-adjust |
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Raleigh R300 bike review
Raleigh produced the R300 bike in 1999 and can be classified as a Touring bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $649.99.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 one single color which is Ultra Red.
This bike is equiped with 700 x 28c Michelin Tracer tires and Chung Nan stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Weinmann 2519, 36-hole. Raleigh equiped this exact model with Tektro 915A brakes, Shimano RSX STI levers braking system and Shimano Alivio hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Raleigh used 7005 aluminum material for the frame. Modolo high strength material is used on the handlebar of this R300 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Aluminum.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano RSX, 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 RSX STI Dual Control gear shift levers.