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Reviewed by:
Rob Smith(Unregistered User)
Review Date
June 1, 2009 Overall Rating
 4 of 5
Value Rating
 5 of 5
Used product for
More than 3 years
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Price Paid:
$0.00
at Village Cycle Shoppe Favorite Ride:
North Branch Trail Bike Setup:
Crankset, Bottom Bracket and Front Derailleur: Ultegra Triple; Rear Derailleur and Chainwheel: Shimano XT; Shifters: Dura-Ace Bar Ends; Brakes: XT V-brakes with Dia-Compe levers; Wheelset: Custom Built CR18 36 Spoke Rims w/XT Hubs; Bars: Super Italia Pro-260; Seat: Terry Liberator Summary:
I got this bike new as a frame plus some parts, in exchange for labor back in 2001. The fork had been damaged in shipment, which I replaced. I built it using mostly high end Shimano components. It has been a wonderfully comfortable road bike and a great successor to my old Centurion. You can't touch a tourer like the R300 for anything close to its price today. It was probably the best "bang for the buck" in Raliegh USA's road lineup of the time. Strengths:
Great frame geometry and setup for day tourer or commuter road bike. Weaknesses:
As originally equipped, the component group was of lesser quality. Similar Products Used:
Centurion LeMans (27" wheel)
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Reviewed by:
mark mccauley(Unregistered User)
Review Date
February 8, 2003 Overall Rating
 5 of 5
Value Rating
5 of 5
Used product for
3 months
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Price Paid:
$305.00
at Ebay Favorite Ride:
commuting to work Bike Setup:
stock with SKS fenders, kickstand, and a rear left pannier. Summary:
Very comfortable bike that compliments my race bike (Raleigh R800/Ultegra). I purchased this from Ebay as a new bike for a great price. Light touring bicycles are out of favor, but they make excellent commuting bikes. The longer chainstays, bigger 28c tires, and higher stem make commuting a joy. The bike could be set up for full touring. Strengths:
Low price, value. Comfortable. Weaknesses:
discontinued. You will need to spend a lot more for comparable bike (Jamis Aurora, Bianchi San Remo). Similar Products Used:
raleigh r800
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Reviewed by:
Martyk(Unregistered User)
Review Date
April 9, 2002 Overall Rating
5 of 5
Value Rating
5 of 5
Used product for
6 months
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Price Paid:
$441.00
at Recyclist Favorite Ride:
Club rides and commuting to work Bike Setup:
This bike came with Sora Components, I added clipless pedals. Summary:
I ride in all kinds of weather--rain, snow, below freezing, at night, and hot days. I like the wider tires and compact frame design. I don't race, so I don't need a race quality bike with high end components. This bike is great for commuting. Strengths:
Low cost roadbike, fits people who are average size, dependable standard components, strong frame, built in USA, Similar Products Used:
1983 TREK model 400, rode for 19 years.
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