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Old 10-02-10, 11:27 AM
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sherbornpeddler
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My satisfaction with a tour inspired Raleigh single speed gives reason to ponder these Raelighs. I've an earlier generation, horizontal top tube Oneway (it fits) and use it as a commuter and winter bike. The long wheel base, B17 aged saddle and 35c tires (nice reflector stripes) give it a nice ride. I wouldn't call it nimble but I don't get beat up after a long ride. The fenders and canti brakes make it a nice off the shelf single/fixed bike for several 50 milers and one Century.

All my other centuries this year and one 250k have been on a Serotta Fierte 10 spd. steel bike with carbon seat stays and fork. Difficult to mount racks and can only use rubber banded plastic fenders. I like my Raleigh enough to take a look at their rando setup.
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