Raleigh Road Bike

"It's a Raleigh, Wally..."

  ...Because Raleigh bicycles have been around for more than 100 years, you may have heard of it.  Maybe you have one of the Raleigh road bikes or know someone who owns a Raleigh Grand Sport, since it's a bicycle that keeps up with riders' needs and style.

Frank Bowden, an Englishman, first sold Raleigh back in 1890.  According to a story, Bowden was sick and his doctor told Bowden that he would only live for six months.  Bowden went to a small bicycle shop on Raleigh Street, in Nottingham and bought a bike.  In fact, cycling made Bowden get well.

Bowden then bought the shop and named it "Raleigh," after the street.  This company grew into the largest bike manufacturer in the world, in just six years.  Bowden and later owners kept changing and expanding the company.  For instance Sturmey Archer became part of Raleigh and, in 1902, came out with the three-speed gear hub.  This hub helped make cycling even more fun.

Tektro Brakes

Nowadays, the British Raleigh company has other divisions, like Raleigh USA and Canada.  One of the road bicycles from Raleigh USA is the Rush Hour.  This model runs well on the track and off, with a rear hub that can be fixed or free.  And you get Tektro Dual Pivot Brakes.

For great performance and comfort, there's the Cadent 5.0, with a 10-speed shifter, a carbon fork, and Shimano brakes.  Or, if your preference is a bicycle for long distances or cruising, try Raleigh's C200.  You get a lightweight frame and suspension in the rear post.  Plus, a chainguard keeps clothes from tangling with the chain.

Do you need one of the Raleigh mountain bikes instead?  Take a look at Raleigh's Phase 1, built with rear shock absorption, disc brakes, and a 9-speed shifter.  Then there's the M20 by Raleigh, which has 63mm-travel fork, Kenda tires, and a 25 degree-stem.

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Raleigh has kept up with competition by improving their business.  For instance, the old Raleighs always had a steel frame, but now aluminum frames are common since aluminum is light and rust-free.

The Mohave 5.5 is one example.  This Raleigh has a light, but strong aluminum frame.  It also has linear pull breaks, rear Shimano hubs, and stainless steel spokes. 

If you want to ride to your job, there's the Raleigh Rush Hour.  Yes, it can help you beat "rush hour" traffic, with shock absorption to cushion bumps, rear brakes, pedals with clips and straps, and cogs that can be freewheel or fixed.

Reduced Back Strain

For women who want a comfortable Raleigh bicycle, how about Venture?  You ride this model in an upright posture, for less back strain.  You get wide tires, 7-speed Shimano rear cogs, steel fork, and aluminum frame.

Did you know that the Chopper MK III is only available in Britain.   Raleigh USA first manufactured the Chopper, in 1968.  The U.S. stopped production, and two years ago, Britain's Raleigh restarted the Chopper trend.  This red bicycle, with its wedge frame, is popular with kids. 

The Chopper has a large rear wheel, a seat with back support, and nonslippery pedals.  And soon U.S. Raleigh dealers may sell the Chopper.

But American riders have plenty of other choices among the Raleigh bikes.  This company will continue to grow, change and be a name we can recognize, even trust.

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Chip Clark
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Raleigh Road Bikes