full disclosure: I work for a bicycle shop that sells Raleigh bikes.


That being said... I got to build the Superbe that we have in our inventory and I feel that the Superbe is a fantastic bicycle. I feel that most of the component choices made by the designer were good ones. In particular you've got the option of installing racks to make this bike a touring bike, or a porteur rack if you like that idea. With the front generator hub you've got no excuse not to get a set of standlights (stay on even when the hub isn't giving it power).

The only gripe I really have is that the fenders aren't full coverage, and the chain guard (while neat looking) is a little simplistic.