Paid £325 for this, my first road bike. Bought it after a triathlon on a mountain bike was a nightmare. Had it put together and bought some tri-bars for £25. The bike is comfortable, easy to ride and scary fast if you put a bit of effort into it. You could spend a fortune for a first bike but as a wise man once said"you still have to turn the pedals". I am loving this bike and did 40 miles today with no problems and the mechanics all seem reliable.
Every thing is easy to adjust and the STI gears are crisp and precise. The white tape on the bars will get dirty quickly but looks great out of the box.
Be not afraid. This bike offers excellent value for money.
 AIRLite 100 (2010-2011), RRP £499.99 |
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About this bike
| Type | Road / Racing |
|---|---|
| Gender/Age | Men |
| Production years | 2010-2011 |
| RRP | £499.99 |
| Sizes | 47, 51, 55, 59 cm (Frame size guide) |
| Colours | Blue and Yellow |
| Frame type | Rigid |
| Frame material | Aluminium |
| Frame description | Airlite AL6061 semi-compact frame with Mudguard clearance |
| Gears | 16 |
| Wheel Size | 700c |
Raleigh says
Our entry level road bike has been developed to give riders on a budget a taste for the open road. Featuring our AIRLite alloy frame with carbon fork. The new 16speed Shimano 2300 system combined with a compact chain-set gives you a range of gears to conquer any mountain, making this your ideal first road bike.
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For over 120 years Raleigh has been creating market leading bikes in Nottingham. Raleigh is very much in touch with your cycling needs, with a range of bikes for all the family. Combined with the most comprehensive range of accessories, our products are all designed to enhance your cycling experience.
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Specifications
Braking
| Brakeset | Tektro R310 short-reach calipers |
|---|
Frame
| Inside leg / Leg size | 28" - 33" Inside Leg |
|---|
Gearing
| Gears | 16 |
|---|---|
| Gearset | SHIMANO 2300 gear set with FSA TEMPO Compact chain-set 50 /34T and 12-25T cassette. Crank lengths: - 47 = 165mm, 51cm = 170mm, 55cm = 172.5mm, 59cm = 175mm |
| Shifter Front Derailleur | 499.99 |
General
| Controls | Zoom semi compact alloy handle bar on Zoom alloy stem with White EVA bar tape. Bar widths: - 47cm = 400mm, 51cm = 420mm, 55/59cm = 440mm |
|---|---|
| Finishing kit | San Marco Ischia saddle |
| Rigid Forks | EVO Carbon fork with Alloy steerer. 45MM rake, Mdgd clearance & eyelet |
| Weight | 10.2kg |
Misc
| Part Number | AIR147WH |
|---|
Wheels
| Wheel Set | Rigida Nova rims on Formula hubs fitted with Michelin Dynamic 25mm tyres |
|---|---|
| Wheel Size | 700c |
UK warranty
| Bikes supplied to customers in the UK and Eire are guaranteed against manufacturing defects or defects in materials used from the date of original purchase. Frames and non-suspension forks are covered for five years. Suspension forks, rear shocks and all other components are covered for one year. |
Owner Reviews
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Fullback
on 8 Aug 2010
by
Si
on 4 Aug 2010
This bike is bang on the money as a first road bike - and you can save big-time on the rrp price. I got a cheaper deal online - the bike arrived flat-packed but by the time I'd handed it over to a qualified bike mechanic for full assembly and adjustment, I'd still only spent £350. My local bike shop wanted £499. So for that kind of dough, I'm well impressed, even thought the last time I'd ridden a bike like this was 20 yrs ago - a Record Sprint. The 100 is a great machine to get back into cycling on - looks, and feels the part, nice and light, too.
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