


2014 Eva 7.5
Eva 7.5 is the bike for women who are ready to ride off the beaten path. This bike offers an agile and capable ride through diverse terrain types. From riding Deer Valley’s classic and twisted downhill riding to the wooded and flowing single-track of Duthie Hill Mountain Bike Park, this bike is versatile and helps the rider to adapt. The Eva is your vessel to new riding adventures and challenges. A woman designer created the Eva graphics, and colors were selected with help from our female feedback panel. Today, the Eva Line represents a new level of women’s critique, influence, and enthusiasm for the Raleigh brand. Many of the Eva components are women-specific. This includes saddles, grips with small diameters to better fit women’s hands and handle bar widths and stem lengths that have been individually selected for every frame size to ensure optimal fit and handling. All of these things combine to make a complete, trail-ready package for women riders.

Size Guide: 2014 Eva Series
For Women, by Women
All Eva 27.5 models have new women-specific frames with women- tailored sizing. Lightweight yet strong, they offer an optimized fit for a confident, fun and rewarding ride.
We asked a panel of female riders which touch-point components they liked best to ensure the best possible experience out on the trail. The Eva saddles are women-specific and our handle bar widths and stem lengths have been individually selected for every frame size to ensure optimal fit and handling.The grips have a slightly smaller diameter to accommodate smaller hands, and our Eva 7.5 and 6.5 models feature a slim-diameter ergonomic grip to increase comfort even further.
Raleigh Sizing System
Women-Specific Sizing
The new women-specific geometry was created using the Raleigh Sizing System. Our sizing system for Eva is based on a database of all female bike fittings and our new sizing decal can be used as a guideline to determine the correct bike size. A great fitting bike delivers optimal handling and allows you to go out on the trail with confidence. Having fun in the dirt starts with an Eva 27.5.
Geometry
Size | XS | SM | MD | LG |
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Seat Tube Length ** | 350.0mm | 380.0mm | 430.0mm | 480.0mm |
Standover Height | 735.0mm | 760.0mm | 785.0mm | 815.0mm |
Top Tube Length * | 545.0mm | 560.0mm | 575.0mm | 595.0mm |
Head Tube Length | 100.0mm | 110.0mm | 115.0mm | 135.0mm |
Head Angle | 70.5° | 70.5° | 70.5° | 70.5° |
Seat Angle | 73.0° | 73.0° | 73.0° | 73.0° |
Chain Stay Length | 430.0mm | 430.0mm | 430.0mm | 430.0mm |
Fork Offset | 44.0mm | 44.0mm | 44.0mm | 44.0mm |
BB Drop | 45.0mm | 45.0mm | 45.0mm | 45.0mm |
Stem Length | 75.0mm | 75.0mm | 90.0mm | 90.0mm |
Handlebar Width | 660.0mm | 660.0mm | 680.0mm | 680.0mm |
Crank Length | 170.0mm | 170.0mm | 170.0mm | 175.0mm |
Seat Post Length | 350.0mm | 350.0mm | 350.0mm | 350.0mm |
* Measured Horizontally** Measured from Center
Technology: 2014 Eva Series
DWELL IN POSSIBILITY
For Women, by Women
All Eva 27.5 models have new women-specific frames with women- tailored sizing. Lightweight yet strong, they offer an optimized fit for a confident, fun and rewarding ride.
We started with a wide 28mm rim that spreads out and increases the tire's contact patch, offering better traction. Going one step further, we used a bigger tire with an aggressive tread pattern. Combined, these elements deliver a more comfortable ride with greater traction, offering new riders the confidence of control while navigating single track.
We asked a panel of female riders which touch-point components they liked best and which aesthetics they preferred to ensure the best possible experience out on the trail.The Eva saddles are women-specific and our handle bar widths and stem lengths have been individually selected for every frame size to ensure optimal fit and handling.The grips have a slightly smaller diameter to accommodate smaller hands, and our Eva 7.5 and 6.5 models feature a slim-diameter ergonomic grip to increase comfort even further.
The graphics and colors for the Evas were created by a woman and selected by our female feedback panel. Today, the Evas represent a new level of women's feedback, influence, and enthusiasm for the Raleigh brand. We're proud to say our women's line is the best it's ever been. And it's never looked this good.
Why 27.5" Wheels?
The all-new women-specific Eva 27.5 collection would be Goldilocks' pick for trail riding. This just-right size rolls faster and easier than the 26 over obstacles in the trail, and offers a fit for her that the 29er simply can't. In other words, confidence-inspiring fit with uncompromising trail agility. Proper Mountain Bike fit is largely driven by stack height. Having the handle bar at the correct height ensures maximum control and greatest comfort. Based on our database of bike fittings the stack height of a 27.5" wheel offers the best fit for a very large percentage of women. More than 90% of women in the United States are between 5'0" and 6'0". Based on this we determined that 27.5" wheels are the best fit for the vast majority of female riders in the U.S. We strongly believe in the benefits of the larger 29er wheel, but we see proper fit as crucial to having fun and being in control on the trail.
Sizes | XS SM MD LG |
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Frame | Women's Geometry AL-6061 Custom Butted Aluminum, Formed Downtube, CNC Machined Tapered Headtube |
Fork | Rockshox XC30 TK 100mm |
Headset | FSA IS-3 45° upper, NO.11N Zerostack Lower, 1-1/8" |
Cranks | Shimano Deore FC-M591 44/32/22t |
Bottom Bracket | Shimano External |
F. Derailleur | Shimano Deore FD-M590 |
R. Derailleur | Shimano Deore RD-M592 Shadow 9spd |
Shifter | Shimano Deore SL-M590 |
Cogset | Shimano 11-34t 9spd |
Chain | KMC 9spd |
Brakes | Shimano BL-M395 |
Brake Levers | Shimano BL-M395 |
Front Hub | Joytech Disc QR 32h |
Rear Hub | Joytech Disc QR 32h Cassette |
Spokes | 14g Stainless Steel, w/Brass Nipples |
Rims | Weinmann U28, 27.5", 32h, 28mm wide |
Tires | Schwalbe Rapid Rob Kevlar Guard, 27.5x2.25" |
Handlebar | Raleigh 100 Series Flat Top, 31.8, Width:660/660/680/680mm |
Grips | Women Specific Single Lock Ring |
Stem | Raleigh 100 Series, 31.8mm, Lengths:75/75/90/90mm |
Seatpost | Raleigh 100 Series, Dual Bolt, 30.9x350mm |
Seat | Raleigh Women's Mountain Saddle |
Colors | Silver/White |
Note | Specifications Subject to Change |