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stinkfoot247
a Road Racer
from Mechanicsburg PaDate Reviewed: November 27, 2003
Strengths: Value, Ultegra, smooth, responsiveWeaknesses: dull asthetics, no bragging rights (raleigh)Bottom Line: I beleive I got a killer deal on this thing. I bought this off a bike tech who recieved it as a gift from the company, hence the 800$. Mine says "Team Issue" where the R700 should be, yup, wow. Anyway, It is my first bike. The Ultegra is definantly a deal. The bike seems good n light to me. Very smooth and responsive, and I emphasize. great feel. If I had more money it would still be my baby.
Favorite Ride: Racing amish buggies in Central PA
Price Paid:
$800.00
Purchased At: Friend/bike tech
Bike Setup: Ultegra, Dura-Ace derailleurs, Mavic CXP-22(not my cup of tea, but descent)
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cohenfive
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: October 21, 2002
Strengths: smoothness, components, appearance, valueWeaknesses: none so farBottom Line: this was my first road bike purchase. i'm primarily a mountain biker who wanted a bike for training and for the winter when the trails around the bay area get too muddy to ride (i know i'm a weeny!!).
i bought the bike because the price was great for the components and due to other reviews. i've only been on the bike a couple of times but am very pleased so far. the bike is very smooth, comfortable (for me anyway, 5'9", 32 inseam, 56cm frame) and fast. all i've done is to change the saddle. not to overplay it but the bike is also great to look at. over all i'm very happy so far, especially for the price.
Favorite Ride: only a couple so far
Price Paid:
$995.00
Similar Products Used: mountain bikes...santa cruz, gt and specialized
Bike Setup: stock, full ultegra with koobi saddle
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Matt
a Road Racer
from Date Reviewed: August 7, 2002
Strengths: After upgrades its a race bike.Weaknesses: Stiff Ride abd a tad heavy. Had to change many parts to fit me. 1" fork too smallBottom Line: The bike begins as a rec ride however after a couple of ride you se the balls the machine is produced with. You bought the bike for the components leaving you the trade off with a heavier frame. Considering you are buying the bike for pretty cheap compared to others with the same componentry either spend a little more on the Raleigh or buy a Cannondale which would give you a more comfortable ride.
Favorite Ride: Raleigh R700
Similar Products Used: Cannondale R 2000si
Bike Setup: 1999 Raleigh R 700 with 2001 Dura-Ace/1999 Ultegra mix. Profile design elite pro carbon cranks. Cali
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flow2east
a Recreational Rider
from VirginiaDate Reviewed: July 10, 2002
Weaknesses: NONEBottom Line: This bike is a beauty. It looks much better in person then in pictures. The quality of bike is very good. Compared to my prior ride (Specialized M2) which as also aluminum, R700 appears much smoother. I got the 53CM and my inseam is 29” and it’s a perfect fit.
Favorite Ride: W&OD - Flat
Price Paid:
$1099.00
Purchased At: Ebay
Similar Products Used: Specialized M2 - Full Ultegra
Bike Setup: 100% stock with Look pedals
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Skora254
a Road Racer
from Date Reviewed: June 30, 2002
Strengths: Surprisingly comfortable for an aluminum frame while maintaining stiffness for sprints and climbs. Integrated headset, welds.Weaknesses: noneBottom Line: Purchased as a frame/fork and built. I am a shop employee and we stripped the bike for the parts to build a Wilier frame for a customer. The 59CM R700 frame is quite nice, fully butted 7005 tubes with a Kinesis bulit carbon fork. I don't know the frame weight, but it didn't feel to bad stripped. It is a great ride, not harsh, but stiff enough for sprints. The Velocity wheels are quite nice, although I have only had the set for about 300 miles. I don't understand why people are hesitant to buy a Raleigh, our shop has been around for a couple of decades as a Raleigh dealer without any problems. Much stiffer frame than my last Fuji Easton tubed framesets that I cracked, and smoother than my Cannondale. Top tube seems a bit short compared to other 59cm frames which fits me fine with a 135mm stem. Not twitchy at all. I am quite impressed and happy. On stock bikes, the only complaint I have heard from customers is the R535 wheels; I believe the aerodynamics of those wheels and others (like my Velocitys) outweigh any weight penalty. I went from a custom lightweight set to my Velocitys 300 miles ago with zero penalty on the hills. Buy this bike and save money over all the marketing hype out there.
Favorite Ride: hills
Price Paid:
$399.00
Purchased At: Hawley's Bicycle Wor
Similar Products Used: Cannondale, Fuji, Diamonback, Bianchi
Bike Setup: purchased as frameset, built with full ultegra, ITM bar/stem, WTB Rocket V saddle, Velocity Spartacu
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