Originally Posted by
Trakhak
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Also, there's nothing "meh" about Raleigh offering a production breakaway-frame bike or the 531 Team Carlton. ...
This was sort of my feeling as well. No they aren't making bikes designed for adventure do-everything touring like Surly/Salsa. But the Breakaway frame, 531 team, Clubman, and Port Townsend are all pretty unique offerings for reasonable prices.