Raleigh One Way
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Raleigh One Way
Came across a new Raleigh One Way at the LBS (Cyclepros, Pleasanton), nice build. Hondo like fender hardware, SRAM Torpedo fixed freewheel, Reynolds stays / Cr-Mo frame, canti brakes, Weinman rims, aged B17, ..pretty practical step-up for a fun, commuter bike. Aesthetically, it all went together prety well.
The one they had built was white with blue accents, chromed Raleigh headbadge..from a distance I thought it was a Record Ace. Nice. They were quoting about $600. I would have taken it for a test, but they had a 53cm built, a little small. It felt like it weighed about 24 lbs. with fenders.
Anyone ride one of these?
The one they had built was white with blue accents, chromed Raleigh headbadge..from a distance I thought it was a Record Ace. Nice. They were quoting about $600. I would have taken it for a test, but they had a 53cm built, a little small. It felt like it weighed about 24 lbs. with fenders.
Anyone ride one of these?
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https://www.raleighusa.com/bikes/steel-road/one-way-11/
https://salsacycles.com/bikes/casseroll/
Holy double vision. Right down to the stem and front rack. The Oneway looks really nice actually, fat tires and practical parts. Unfortunately, here in Canada "real" Raleighs don't seem to exist. The name and logo get slapped on 45 pound department store mountain bikes.
https://salsacycles.com/bikes/casseroll/
Holy double vision. Right down to the stem and front rack. The Oneway looks really nice actually, fat tires and practical parts. Unfortunately, here in Canada "real" Raleighs don't seem to exist. The name and logo get slapped on 45 pound department store mountain bikes.
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https://www.raleighusa.com/bikes/steel-road/one-way-11/
https://salsacycles.com/bikes/casseroll/
Holy double vision. Right down to the stem and front rack. The Oneway looks really nice actually, fat tires and practical parts. Unfortunately, here in Canada "real" Raleighs don't seem to exist. The name and logo get slapped on 45 pound department store mountain bikes.
https://salsacycles.com/bikes/casseroll/
Holy double vision. Right down to the stem and front rack. The Oneway looks really nice actually, fat tires and practical parts. Unfortunately, here in Canada "real" Raleighs don't seem to exist. The name and logo get slapped on 45 pound department store mountain bikes.
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silver_ghost, I don't know what backwoods part of Canada you live in, but I see the One Way for sale locally here in Vancouver - and it ain't no 45 lb department store bike. Lots of bike shops carry legit Raleigh bikes.
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Seems a little bit expensive. But is that $600 CAD or $600 USD?
Also, I find it hilarious to hear someone from canada use the term "backwoods". I just wonder what the image of a "backwoods" canadian looks like vs a backwoods person from the rural mississippi area.
Also, I find it hilarious to hear someone from canada use the term "backwoods". I just wonder what the image of a "backwoods" canadian looks like vs a backwoods person from the rural mississippi area.
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oh, trust me, there are plenty of hicks and hillbillies up in canadia
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...because you envision Canada as an urban utopia? I am kind of curious why that struck you as odd, given that 80% of our country is forest and unpopulated.
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Yeah, I don't know if I have seen Schwinn for sale anywhere around here. But then, I haven't been out looking for them either.
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I would get something lighter with more aggressive geometry but that's because I like to go fast and don't put bags on my bike, except a seatpost bag to hold my tools on canyon rides. The raleigh looks nice, but I think it is a dedicated commuter that would be not so much fun to ride for recreation. That being said, I wouldn't leave a Brooks saddle on a commuter mostly because of theft and leaving it out in the rain (though I realize a lot of people do leave their brooks in the rain and have to trouble - mine got junked up). But if you plan on commuting and doing nothing else and don't mind the extra weight going up hills, then it is a good looking bike. If you liked the geometry and weight, then maybe get the cassoroll or the surly cross check because you could run those single speed but also put a derailleur on it if you want to take it touring or cyclocross or whatever. Plus I think it's fun to build bikes from scratch, though if you're going to buy all new parts anyway you should buy new because it's cheaper.
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