Originally Posted by
njkayaker
The Raleigh Sojourn, for the price, is reasonably spec-ed with Deore and Tiagra. Full 105 would increase the price of this bike significantly.
It isn't a "road (racing)" bike.
But converting to USD, that's $1376. I can get a new 2012 road bike from an LBS with 105 front and rear derailleur, cassette, shifters and brake levers for $1299 plus tax. Am I just missing something?