Originally Posted by
DIMcyclist
...FBinNY's observation about the key areas of compatibility: the HS, seatpost, BB, and brake reach. I've had to deal with each (sometimes all) of these at some point and have come to accept them as the aspects of my regular ride most subject to change with any new iteration.
FB's was good general advice; if you look at the specs, you'll see that both frames take v-brakes and a bsa BB. Seatpost is unknown, but the headparts on the Raleigh are threaded, making the stem and headset incompatible.
Of course, more obvious but just as important are considerations such as wheel size, tire clearance, and brake design, which of course trumps brake reach.