oldguy
03-22-03, 08:36 AM
is there anyone who could shed some light on whether or not the raleigh m800 (2002) would be a good ride or should I keep looking???
General Cycling Discussion - looking 4 new wheels
Bikeforums.net is a forum about nothing but bikes. Our community can help you find information about hard-to-find and localized information like bicycle tours, specialties like where in your area to have your recumbent bike serviced, or what are the best bicycle tires and seats for the activities you use your bike for.View Full Version : looking 4 new wheels
DnvrFox
03-22-03, 10:13 AM
Originally posted by oldguy
is there anyone who could shed some light on whether or not the raleigh m800 (2002) would be a good ride or should I keep looking???
It would be helpful to know
1. What kind of riding you want to do - your goals in riding. I.e., fitness, commuting, centuries, trails, winter riding??
2. What is your definition of a "good ride." I.e., fast, competitive, comfortable, hill climbing, long rides or short rides, touring, etc.
3. Maybe even your height and weight, especially if more or less than typical. I.e., a 300 lb guy has some very specific needs as opposed to a 160 lb guy.
4. Your price range??
5. Your past experience at riding. A newbie? Ridden 3,000 miles a year for the past few years? Whatever.
And, what is an "oldguy"?
I am 63 and am not yet old, so I figure you must be about 75.
That, too, might make some differences in the recommendation.
Let us know and we will be glad to help.
is there anyone who could shed some light on whether or not the raleigh m800 (2002) would be a good ride or should I keep looking???
It would be helpful to know
1. What kind of riding you want to do - your goals in riding. I.e., fitness, commuting, centuries, trails, winter riding??
2. What is your definition of a "good ride." I.e., fast, competitive, comfortable, hill climbing, long rides or short rides, touring, etc.
3. Maybe even your height and weight, especially if more or less than typical. I.e., a 300 lb guy has some very specific needs as opposed to a 160 lb guy.
4. Your price range??
5. Your past experience at riding. A newbie? Ridden 3,000 miles a year for the past few years? Whatever.
And, what is an "oldguy"?
I am 63 and am not yet old, so I figure you must be about 75.
That, too, might make some differences in the recommendation.
Let us know and we will be glad to help.
shokhead
03-22-03, 03:33 PM
If you look around this fourm,not to many raleighs.
Scooby Snax
03-22-03, 06:57 PM
Shokhead, Ahem,
Proud owner of 1 Raleigh Peak STX!!
Raleigh's are not the most fashionable of bikes, but they still make a decent ride, they are well priced, and just like any comparable ride, it has a decent mix of drive train parts, splined bb and crank, koski stem, bar and seatpost. I'm not familiar if WTB make good hubs or rims, but the Moto Raptor tires get decent reviews at MTBR.com. It's got a Duke C fork, and an XT rear derailer which is as good as you'd want.something relatively decent.
Im going to guess that its probobly in the 28 or 19 pound range, based on the fact that a Lahar is 27lbs. Thats not so bad, unless youre a weight weenie.
Just remember Its you thats gonna be pushing it. Its not the bike that made John Tomac a great Mountain biker, He rode for Ralleigh back in the day.
Besides I think you are getting a better deal on a Raleigh, than say a Specialized or Trek, they don't have to pay their big chunk for a fancy race team. But thats my humble opinion.
Most importantly, if it fits you, you like the bike shop, and the price is right, go for it!!
Proud owner of 1 Raleigh Peak STX!!
Raleigh's are not the most fashionable of bikes, but they still make a decent ride, they are well priced, and just like any comparable ride, it has a decent mix of drive train parts, splined bb and crank, koski stem, bar and seatpost. I'm not familiar if WTB make good hubs or rims, but the Moto Raptor tires get decent reviews at MTBR.com. It's got a Duke C fork, and an XT rear derailer which is as good as you'd want.something relatively decent.
Im going to guess that its probobly in the 28 or 19 pound range, based on the fact that a Lahar is 27lbs. Thats not so bad, unless youre a weight weenie.
Just remember Its you thats gonna be pushing it. Its not the bike that made John Tomac a great Mountain biker, He rode for Ralleigh back in the day.
Besides I think you are getting a better deal on a Raleigh, than say a Specialized or Trek, they don't have to pay their big chunk for a fancy race team. But thats my humble opinion.
Most importantly, if it fits you, you like the bike shop, and the price is right, go for it!!
DnvrFox
03-22-03, 07:04 PM
Raleigh's are not the most fashionable of bikes, but they still make a decent ride, they are well priced, and just like any comparable ride, it has a decent mix of drive train parts
My guess is this is going to be one of those "shoot and run" posts where the original poster asks a question and we all pour work into the response, and the original poster disappears.
Don't know for a fact, just a guess.
Incidentally I agree - Raleigh makes a decent bike for the money. Depends on the purpose for riding, which has yet to be explained.
My guess is this is going to be one of those "shoot and run" posts where the original poster asks a question and we all pour work into the response, and the original poster disappears.
Don't know for a fact, just a guess.
Incidentally I agree - Raleigh makes a decent bike for the money. Depends on the purpose for riding, which has yet to be explained.
Scooby Snax
03-22-03, 07:06 PM
Dnvr, dont say that...
I did some reaserch on the M800, and Im feelin bad if it was in vain...
Mind you he'll prolly just come back asking about a Rockhopper or a Rainer... LOL
I did some reaserch on the M800, and Im feelin bad if it was in vain...
Mind you he'll prolly just come back asking about a Rockhopper or a Rainer... LOL
oldguy
03-24-03, 06:10 AM
Hey, hold on fella's. I just wanted an opinion on this particular bike. by the way, this is oldguy and the bike in question is killing me because it is only in layaway 'til my birthday in April when I will turn 48. Oldguy is just a figure of speech. I have done some homework on the componentry on this model and find it quite sufficient for my needs. Hope to see you on the mountain. love oldguy