Raleigh R300 1997 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Raleigh |
| Model | R300 |
| First production | 1997 |
| 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 Continental Super Sport |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano RSX LeversShimano Alivio M-System Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Alivio |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-holeWeinmann Zac 19 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | 7005 aluminum c |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Aluminum |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Chromoly |
| 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 | 118 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-LP26 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 26/36/46 TeethShimano RSX |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano RSX STI Dual Control |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 24 Teeth7-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 |
| Available colors | - Green |
| Weight | 24.0 |
| Pedals details | Aluminum Cage With Clips & Straps |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Sella Stratos Hyper Expert |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterAluminum Micro-adjust |
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Raleigh produced the R300 bike in 1997 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 one single color which is Green.
This bike is equiped with 700 x 28c Continental Super Sport tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Weinmann Zac 19, 36-hole. Raleigh equiped this exact model with Shimano Alivio M-System brakes, Shimano RSX levers braking system and Shimano Alivio hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Raleigh used 7005 aluminum material for the frame. Aluminum high strength material is used on the handlebar of this R300 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Chromoly.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano RSX, 26/36/46 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 RSX STI Dual Control gear shift levers.