The 1999 Raleigh R500 is a 23 pound a triathlon/road bike with an aluminum frame. The frame has an Imperial Blue finish. The R 500 1999 is a is a lighter bike at around 25 pounds. It was released in 1999 and costs $699 brand new. The R 500 1999 is fully rigid.
Components
The R 500 1999 comes with Shimano RSX Triple components, including an aluminum stem, a Tien Hsin TH-360 headset and dual-control Shimano RSX STI shifters.
Drivetrain
The R 500 1999 has 8 speeds and has a Shimano RSX derailleur.
Wheels
It comes with Michelin Axial Select tires (622mm x 23mm) and Mavic CXP 11 rims.