Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Raleigh
1997 Raleigh M50
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Overview
About this bike
1997 Raleigh M50 value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Frame Construction
- TIG-welded
- Frame Tubing Material
- Chromoly main triangle/hi-tensile steel rear stays
- Fork Brand & Model
- Raleigh
- Fork Material
- Chromoly, unicrown crown
- Rear Shock
- Not applicable
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- 1997 Raleigh M50
- Component Group
- Shimano STX-RC/Alivio
- Shift Levers
- Grip Shift SRT-400i
- Crankset
- Shimano Alivio, 22/34/42 teeth
- Bottom Bracket
- Shimano BB-LP26, 110 mm spindle
- Rear Cogs
- 7-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
- Chain
- Shimano CN-IG31, 1/2 x 3/32inch
Brakes
- Brakeset
- Shimano Alivio M-System brakes, Dia-Compe SS-8 levers
Cockpit
- Seatpost
- Aluminum micro-adjust, 26.0 mm diameter
- Saddle
- Sella Stratos HyperPlush
- Handlebar
- Aluminum
- Handlebar Stem
- Chromoly
- Headset
- 1inch steel
Wheels & Tires
- Hubs
- Shimano RM-40
- Rims
- Vuelta VMC 1.2, 36-hole
- Tires
- 26 x 2.10inch multi-terrain
- Spoke Brand
- Stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
- Spoke Nipples
- Brass nipples
Pedals
- Pedals
- Resin
Accessories
- Colors
- Blackened blue, green khrome/black
- BB Shell Width
- 68mm English
- Extensions
- Not included
Weight & Sizing
- Weight
- 29
- Sizes
- 14.5inch, 16.5inch, 18inch, 20inch, 22inch
Frame sizing
XS4'10"-5'2"
S5'2"-5'6"
M5'6"-5'10"
L5'10"-6'2"
XL6'2"-6'6"
M highlighted as most common resale size. Sourced from catalog metadata.
Geometry
- Stack
- Varies by size
- Reach
- Varies by size
- Wheelbase
- Varies by size
Industry standard. Sourced from catalog metadata.
What to check when buying used
Inspection
Drivetrain wear
Check chain stretch, cassette teeth, chainrings, and shifting under load before negotiating price.
Inspection
Wheel condition
Inspect rims, hubs, spokes, and bearing play; ask about the tire age and any prior wheel rebuilds.
Inspection
Service history
Ask for service records covering bearings, brakes, drivetrain, and any frame or fork warranty work.
Inspection
Suspension service
Confirm fork lowers and rear shock service intervals; ask for the most recent service receipts.
Inspection
Frame pivots & bearings
Cycle the suspension off the bike to feel for play, grit, or noise in pivot bearings.