First touring bike - Raleigh Royal?
First touring bike - Raleigh Royal?
Hi there
Going to invest in a new touring bike soon, am currently deciding between Revolution Country Traveller or Dawes Horizon, both of which I have read loads about on the forum. However, I have also noticed that the Raleigh Royal 2008 has a steel frame and I've seen one for £310. Does anyone have any experience of this bike in particular?
Any info appreciated
Cheers
Going to invest in a new touring bike soon, am currently deciding between Revolution Country Traveller or Dawes Horizon, both of which I have read loads about on the forum. However, I have also noticed that the Raleigh Royal 2008 has a steel frame and I've seen one for £310. Does anyone have any experience of this bike in particular?
Any info appreciated
Cheers
- Cyclefrance
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Two riders at least have these in our club. They are good. I went on a tour of the highlands alongside one last summer, and the rider looked pleased with it. It carried the camping load well and was lighter than mine.
Of course , if you pay more you get shinier parts, but they do not necessarily work better and the weight is not very relevant for touring within reason.
Of course , if you pay more you get shinier parts, but they do not necessarily work better and the weight is not very relevant for touring within reason.
[quote="tinribs"]Cheers for all the advice
I decided to go with the Royal in the end as the price seemed a good deal. Rides nicely.[/quote
Folders apart I have been loyal to Raleigh for years..Once they left Nottiungham then quality obviously then came into question.as this may have been compromisaed to keep the price low..I have a Pionerr trail made in Taiwan.Slackish brakes and not the best tyres but for the price a pure bargain and I guess the raleigh Royal is the same..but what a great price....
I decided to go with the Royal in the end as the price seemed a good deal. Rides nicely.[/quote
Folders apart I have been loyal to Raleigh for years..Once they left Nottiungham then quality obviously then came into question.as this may have been compromisaed to keep the price low..I have a Pionerr trail made in Taiwan.Slackish brakes and not the best tyres but for the price a pure bargain and I guess the raleigh Royal is the same..but what a great price....
- stephenjubb
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the bikefactory are selling for £310 until 31/1/9 with £60 postage.
http://www.thebikefactory.co.uk/product ... ctid=46917
http://www.thebikefactory.co.uk/product ... ctid=46917