Raleigh R300 1999 Technical specs and features

Brand Raleigh
Model R300
First production 1999
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 28c Michelin Tracer
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano RSX STI Levers
Tektro 915A Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Alivio
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Weinmann 2519
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 constructionModolo
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsAluminum
Headset size1 (inches) Tien Hsin TH-360

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 RSX
Gear shift leversShimano RSX STI Dual Control
Rear gear set 12 - 25 Teeth
8-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 Crown
Chromoly
Fork typeRaleigh

Other Specs of Raleigh R300

Component group setsShimano RSX Triple
Available colors - Ultra Red
Weight 25.0
Pedals detailsVictor VP-386
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Stratos Hyper Expert Duo-Compound
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Aluminum Micro-adjust


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.