Univega or Raleigh? (I know they're related..)
10-30-08, 02:18 PM
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Univega or Raleigh? (I know they're related..)
Just to let you know, I'm new to this forum and hope to be well involved with it in the future!
I am also new to this whole biking thing so feel free to give me tips and advice!
I'm currently in the market to buy a road bike to commute to and from campus and I've been looking on craigslist for a while now. I came across an old Univega Nuovo Sport ($155) and an old Raleigh ($100..doesn't say what model). My budget is VERY tight, as you may have suspected....so which would you recommend?
I am also new to this whole biking thing so feel free to give me tips and advice!
I'm currently in the market to buy a road bike to commute to and from campus and I've been looking on craigslist for a while now. I came across an old Univega Nuovo Sport ($155) and an old Raleigh ($100..doesn't say what model). My budget is VERY tight, as you may have suspected....so which would you recommend?
10-30-08, 02:19 PM
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I got that Univega. I trash picked it and put dura ace 8 speed on it with new wheels and use it for cross. When I first got it, I put a new chain on and new tires and it was my first road bike. I would go with that for sure.
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Whichever fits better.
10-30-08, 08:21 PM
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FWIW, someone gave me a '96 Univega Superstrada and it is my 2nd favorite frame I've ever owned. Feels light and responsive, yet pretty darn plush.
Best to last:
08 Moots Vamoots
'96 Univega Superstrada
'03 Litespeed Solano
'01 Bianchi Volpe
'00 Lemond Tourmalet
Various misc others
Best to last:
08 Moots Vamoots
'96 Univega Superstrada
'03 Litespeed Solano
'01 Bianchi Volpe
'00 Lemond Tourmalet
Various misc others
10-30-08, 09:23 PM
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Best to ask Kurt in the Classic forum on these older bikes.He could tell you the age and attributes of the Raleigh.
I also like the Univega of which I have an 1986 Maxima Sport 6speed.
Best riding bike I own but I,ve succumb to riding the 2 newer modern bikes more often.
I also like the Univega of which I have an 1986 Maxima Sport 6speed.
Best riding bike I own but I,ve succumb to riding the 2 newer modern bikes more often.
