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Lo0king for opinions please on 2 bikes.

  • 17-11-2015 6:03pm
    #1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,268 ✭✭✭✭


    I'm looking at 2 bikes and would appreciate an opinion on which is the better buy

    Raleigh Revenio 1 Road Bike 2015 £282 v B'Twin Triban 500 SE £300


    Specs Below.
    thanks:)


    RALEIGH
    Frame: AL6061 Revenio Atomic Butted Aluminium Alloy
    Forks: Raleigh C1 with Carbon blade and alloy steerer

    Groupset:

    Chainset: Shimano Claris 50/34t crank lengths 165mm size 0, 1, 170mm size 2,3,4,6 175mm size 6,7,8,9
    Bottom Bracket: Shimano ES-25
    Brake/Shift Levers: Shimano Claris
    Front Derailleur: Shimano Claris
    Rear Derailleur: Shimano Claris
    Cassette: Shimano HG41 11-30
    Chain: KMC X8

    Wheelset:

    Wheels: RSP AC1.0
    Tyres: Schwalbe Lugano 700c x 25mm
    Tubes: 700c x 25 presta valve

    Components:

    Front Brake: RSP
    Rear Brake: RSP
    Handlebars: RSP
    Handlebar Tape: Velo padded bar tape
    Headset: FSA Orbit CE No 8
    Stem: RSP alloy aheadset
    Saddle: Raleigh R1
    Seatpost: RSP alloy micro adjust
    Seatclamp: RSP alloy

    Weight: 10.1kg/22.2lbs

    B'WTIN
    Frame 6061 T6 Triban aluminium sloping frame with integrated head tube. Short frame geometry, 1900g in size 57, robust lifetime warranty frame, available in 5 sizes (51,54,57,60,63). Rear pannier rack ready.
    2

    Fork/suspension Carbon B'TWIN SPORT forks with aluminium pivot (550 g)
    3

    Drive train 8-speed MICROSHIFT shifters. Very precise, rapid and robust design. Very comfortable ergonomics, levers suit all hand sizes. Very precise front and rear MICROSHIFT derailleurs enabling amazingly-smooth chain crossovers. Cassette: 12 x 25
    4

    Brakes B'TWIN double brake pivot with pads mounted on brake shoes to facilitate replacement when worn down without modifying the position of the brakes
    5

    Crankset / cassette SHIMANO aluminium 50/39/30 triple chainset works perfectly on all types of flat and sloping terrain.
    Two crank sizes: 170 mm and 175 mm depending on the size of the frame.
    6

    Handlebar / stem / steering B'TWIN oversize compact handlebar stem, with part sizes that are proportional to the size of the frame (stem length: 80 mm to 130 mm on a size 63 bike). This gives you the perfect riding position.
    7

    Wheels B'TWIN double-walled aluminium rims with reinforcement eyelets, 32 stainless spokes, front and rear quick release.
    Two wheel sizes:
    650 wheel size on 51 frame
    700 wheel size on 54, 57, 60 and 63 frames
    8

    Tyres Hutchinson Equinox (23 mm wide), excellent tyre for training rides at a fast pace. Weighing 290 grams, it is equipped with steel beads, bi-material rubber, and a tread that is harder than the sides, applied over a 66TPI body.
    Two tyre sizes:
    650 tyres on 51 frame
    700 tyres on 54, 57, 60 and 63 frames
    9

    Saddle / seat post B'twin aluminium seat post (29.8 mm diameter), adjusts with Allen key, ergonomic B'twin saddle that is comfortable even on long rides
    10

    Pedals Flat pedals with toe-clips
    11

    Miscellaneous Weighs 10.6 kg in size 57 including pedals


Comments

  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,561 ✭✭✭Eamonnator


    Tough call.
    I'd go for the Raleigh for 2 reasons:
    1) I'd prefer the compact chain set on the Raleigh over the triple on the B'twin.
    2) I'd prefer the Shimano shifters(Raleigh) to the Micro shift(B'twin).

    CRC do free delivery. Don't know about Declathlon.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 18,268 ✭✭✭✭uck51js9zml2yt


    Eamonnator wrote: »
    Tough call.
    I'd go for the Raleigh for 2 reasons:
    1) I'd prefer the compact chain set on the Raleigh over the triple on the B'twin.
    2) I'd prefer the Shimano shifters(Raleigh) to the Micro shift(B'twin).

    CRC do free delivery. Don't know about Declathlon.

    Thanks for the feedback. I think Decathlon do free delivery. Its been a few months since I spoke to them.

    I'm in 2 minds about getting back on the bike(been a few years) this side of Christmas. Its only only 3 months since I had heart surgery and still a bit sore...also there may be some Christmas sales deals:confused:

    Just on the Raleigh, I'm 5'8 with a 29" leg. Am i right in thinking to go for the 54cm long?

    Decisions........


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 7,683 ✭✭✭Subcomandante Marcos


    I'd go for the Ralleigh, compact chainset, claris shifters and I think it' prettier.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 18,268 ✭✭✭✭uck51js9zml2yt


    Thanks for the feedback guys. I ordered the Raleigh.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,235 ✭✭✭✭Cee-Jay-Cee


    I'd also go for the Raleigh as it has a better spec than the B'Twin.

    As for sizing, I think at your height a 52cm frame would be more appropriate. I'm 5'11" (and a tiny bit) with 32" inseam and even though I have a 56cm bike, my next bike will be 54cm. It's easier to make a small bike larger with stem and saddle adjustment but not as easy making a large bike smaller.


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 18,268 ✭✭✭✭uck51js9zml2yt


    I got delivery of my Raleigh yesterday and my lbs put it together.
    Really nice bike and light.

    Went for the 54cm which is fine, though I'll probably get fitted in the next few weeks

    Thanks for the advice:)

    Edit :its now £359 on CRC ;)


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