Raleigh M40 2003 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Raleigh |
| Model | M40 |
| First production | 2003 |
| Bike category | Mountain Bike |
| Bike sub-category | Mountain With Front Suspension |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | Raleigh M40 Parts |
| Available Sizes | - 14 (inches) / 35.56 (cm) - 14 (inches) - 16 (inches) / 40.64 (cm) - 16 (inches) - 16 Womens (inches) - 18 (inches) / 45.72 (cm) - 18 (inches) - 19 Womens (inches) - 20 (inches) / 50.8 (cm) - 20 (inches) - 22 (inches) / 55.88 (cm) - 22 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Kenda K-850 |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano EF-29 Levers Tektro 835A Linear Pull Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Q and R Aluminum |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Weinmann Aluminum |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | 6061 T6 Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | 1.25 (inches) Rise Aluminum |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Aluminum Threadless |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Steel |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC Z51 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | Cartridge |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 28/38/48 Teeth Shimano FC-C051 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano EF-29 EZ-Fire |
| Rear gear set | 13 - 34 Teeth 7-speed |
Raleigh M40 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano C051 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Altus |
| Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum |
| Fork type | 63 (millimeters) Travel SR Suntour XC50 |
Other Specs of Raleigh M40
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Available colors | - Blue - Red - Ruby |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Wellgo Resin |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Avenir ATB Vinyl |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Aluminum |
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Raleigh M40 bike review
Raleigh produced the M40 bike in 2003 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $279.99.
M40 bike is available in many sizes such as 14 (inches), 16 (inches), 16 Womens (inches), 18 (inches), 19 Womens (inches), 20 (inches) and 22 (inches).
Raleigh Mountain bike M40 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Blue, Red and Ruby .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 1.95" Kenda K-850 tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Weinmann aluminum, 36-hole. Raleigh equiped this exact model with Tektro 835A Linear Pull brakes, Shimano EF-29 levers braking system and Aluminum, Q/R hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Raleigh used 6061 T6 aluminum material for the frame. Aluminum, 1.25" rise high strength material is used on the handlebar of this M40 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Aluminum threadless.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano FC-C051, 28/38/48 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC Z51 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Raleigh, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano EF-29 EZ-Fire gear shift levers.
