Raleigh M8000 1996 Technical specs and features

Brand Raleigh
Model M8000
First production 1996
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Dual Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Raleigh M8000 Parts   
Available Sizes - 16 (inches) / 40.64 (cm)
- 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches) / 45.72 (cm)
- 18 (inches)
- 20 (inches) / 50.8 (cm)
- 20 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) IRC PiranhaPro TC
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Dia-Compe PC-7N Levers
Shimano STX-RC M-System Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic 238
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Chung Nan Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Butted
Oversize
7005 Aluminum
Frame typeWelded Aluminum
Handlebar constructionSameness MB-268-L Alloy
Handlebar extenderSameness SBD-07
Handlebar stem detailsSameness Alloy
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tange-Seiki STE

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC SS-91S
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 110 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-LP26
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano Deore LX
Gear shift leversGrip Shift SRT-600
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

Raleigh M8000 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano STX-RC
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore LX SGS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Mag 21

Other Specs of Raleigh M8000

Component group setsShimano Deore LX
Available colors - Primal red and Stealth black
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsWellgo LU-946A With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorber 2.25 (inches) Travel
Raleigh 3XE CNC-machined Elastomer
Saddle seatVetta AT Transverse
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Polygon PM-736A


Raleigh M8000 bike review

Raleigh produced the M8000 bike in 1996 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,149.99.
M8000 bike is available in many sizes such as 16 (inches), 18 (inches) and 20 (inches).
Raleigh Mountain bike M8000 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Primal red and Stealth black .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.10" IRC PiranhaPro TC tires and Chung Nan stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic 238, 32-hole. Raleigh equiped this exact model with Shimano STX-RC M-System brakes, Dia-Compe PC-7N levers braking system .
To guarantee the comfiest ride Raleigh used 7005 aluminum, butted, oversize material for the frame. Sameness MB-268-L alloy high strength material is used on the handlebar of this M8000 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Sameness alloy.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 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 Grip Shift SRT-600 gear shift levers.