Originally Posted by
wahoonc
Not sure why the DK Raleighs don't come with rod brakes, probably a cost cutting measure. Though I have heard that Eastman of India parts are a perfect swap, but of pretty poor quality. Also you can have google translate websites for you.
Aaron
My theory is that they were going for improved braking but w/o talking to their design team who can say for sure. Also noted that most of the current DK Tourist models have internal drum up front; --one appears to have a disc.
ALL appear to have a coaster brake on the back!
Noting that, I'm trying to figure out what is the black thing between the rear fender and the seat stays... this is best seen on the red bike at:
http://www.raleighbikes.dk/tourist-de-luxe-dame/
Thoughts anyone?
Another point worth noting; the Men's Tourist Deluxe model, at least, offers 3, 5, & 7 speed IGH's:
http://www.raleighbikes.dk/tourist-de-luxe-herre/
Aaron FWIW I pretty much trust Google about as far as I can throw 'em [use IXQUICK.COM!] but I must say that the drop down that you get when using CHROME that let's you translate the lingo is pretty cool. It sorta, sorta works on that DK Raleigh website - LOL.