fujibike
07-21-04, 03:08 AM
Could anyone offer any opinions, info on this bike? Best I can find it has 105 components, aluminum frame. Would appreciate your input.
Road Cycling - raleigh r600
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RonH
07-21-04, 09:11 AM
I have a '99 Raleigh R600. Great entry level bike.
As you said, all 105 components.
Rides great. I used it as my commuter when I had a job.
Now it's my backup bike for when my regular ride is "under the weather".
What would you like to know about it?
http://home.mindspring.com/~rhorne/Raleigh-right.jpg
As you said, all 105 components.
Rides great. I used it as my commuter when I had a job.
Now it's my backup bike for when my regular ride is "under the weather".
What would you like to know about it?
http://home.mindspring.com/~rhorne/Raleigh-right.jpg
fujibike
07-21-04, 02:38 PM
The one I'll be checking out is a 2002 model - I believe they had a carbon fork by that year. Was also curious about the geometry - i.e. whether it was a companct frame - thanks for the pick it says alot.
DGUT
07-21-04, 03:11 PM
Could anyone offer any opinions, info on this bike? Best I can find it has 105 components, aluminum frame. Would appreciate your input.
It's a excellent entry road bike. It uses the same frame as my r-700, the only difference being a carbon fork and full ultegra. If you can find a newer r-700 that would be better in three ways full ultegra, carbon fork, and shimano airowheels which I just ordered for my bike. But if you have a good price on the 600 and the frame fits (which is the most important thing) I'd jump on it.
Here is a pic of a stock 02 r-700.
It's a excellent entry road bike. It uses the same frame as my r-700, the only difference being a carbon fork and full ultegra. If you can find a newer r-700 that would be better in three ways full ultegra, carbon fork, and shimano airowheels which I just ordered for my bike. But if you have a good price on the 600 and the frame fits (which is the most important thing) I'd jump on it.
Here is a pic of a stock 02 r-700.
RonH
07-22-04, 06:25 AM
Here is a link to the Raleigh website showing a 2002 R600. It says it has a CroMo fork so it is apparently just like my 1999 model. It doesn't look like a compact frame.
http://www.raleighusa.com/items.asp?deptid=5&itemid=85&va=1
http://www.raleighusa.com/items.asp?deptid=5&itemid=85&va=1
Saher
07-31-04, 12:46 PM
Got a 1999 R600 and love it. I've changed the seat, and will probably be changing to a carbon fork pretty soon, but the stock componentry has worked wonderfully. It IS a stiff ride -- handles great, pretty good acceleration, but you might want to invest in some thick tape or good gloves (or a carbon fork). For the price, though, it's hard to beat.