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Raleigh Talus 29 29er Hardtail
Product Description
User Reviews
Submitted by
grizzlyplumber
a Weekend Warrior Date Reviewed: November 19, 2012 Strengths: Price. Big Wheels Attractive looks. Weaknesses: Octalink crank Weight Fork Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Hawes in Mesa Duration Product Used: couple weeks Price Paid: $400.00 Purchased At: used craigslist Similar Products Used: Cannondale Super V Trek 4300 Bike Setup: Stock with upgraded Sram 2 piece crankset. 
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Elvis
a Weekend Warrior Date Reviewed: November 12, 2012 Strengths: Big wheels roll over anything, feel like they take off quick, don't get stuck on bumps as easy as 26 or ever normal road 700's. Solid and nice-looking frame, simple graphics Easy to use thumb shifters (not the crappy grip shift that these entry level parts used to spec) Mechanical discs stop well and are less hassle than high performance hydraulics. Entry level fork has real lockout making it rigid for around town riding or on smooth dirt; when not locked out it has some adjustment allowing you to make it stiffer. Upgrade worthy, IMHO. Weaknesses: Larger wheels mean smaller end frame sizes look like bmx bikes, with pronounced sloping tt and high front end. Larger wheels weigh more. Larger innertubes are more expensive (by almost $2 per tube - one buck an inch? Really?) Entry level drivetrain parts may need upgrades sooner or later. Re: Drivetrain: 8 speed cassette? In this day and age? Entry level fork is heavy. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Lewis Morris mountainbike trail, NJ., my local woods, local roads Bike Setup: Stock except for flipped stem and cut steerer. Looking at clipless pedals or a new seat soon.
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Grendel Khan
a Weekend Warrior Date Reviewed: November 6, 2012 Strengths: Good solid bike. Supports moving my mass. Great brakes and dialed in gears. Quality product at a great price. Weaknesses: I'm 6'4" and the XL still seems a little cramped. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Pine Haven Duration Product Used: 1 month Price Paid: $275.00 Purchased At: Surf and Skate Shop,
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shahab r Date Reviewed: June 21, 2012 Strengths: the second you ride it you feel confident on it, smooth, fast, and easy for street jumps. i went mountain biking on the first day i got the bike, wonderful ride. Weaknesses: the tires that the store gave me aren't the best for city or road biking, especially for turning fast on roads at first. (the tires are just really good tires for griping earth) and the only other problem i guess is adjusting to a different gear style (not a big deal) Bottom Line:
Submitted by
JDWiegand
a Weekend Warrior
from Round Rock Date Reviewed: July 11, 2011 Strengths: Strong Frame and Good Components. Weaknesses: Front shock is lacking to say the least. A dart 3 would have been a better option for the price. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Walnut Creek / Emma Long Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $699.00 Purchased At: Bucks Bikes Similar Products Used: Marin 29er Bike Setup: Stock W/ spd clips
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carl s.
a Cross Country Rider
from bangor, washington, usa baby! Date Reviewed: May 22, 2011 Strengths: Quality frame. Top tube shaping is very nice. great parts spec. wienmann wheels are quality. Geax saguaro tires Weaknesses: suntour fork is rough and felt dead. Heavy Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Purchased At: Rental from Kitsap n Similar Products Used: Salsa El Mariachi, Surly Karate Monkey Bike Setup: Deore drivetrain, Avenier components. 
Submitted by
tempobon
a Weekend Warrior
from Morrisville, PA Date Reviewed: August 12, 2010 Strengths: Great wheels and nice rideability. Shimano package is great and brake system to sweet as well. Weaknesses: I take a decent amount of ramps and the lockout cartridge broke on a pretty good jump. The seatpost also bent back o the same jump. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Neshaminy Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $1000.00 Similar Products Used: na Bike Setup: Stock with an upgraded fork to RockShox XX and an upgraded Ritchey seatpost.
Submitted by
holyghostrider96
a Cross Country Rider
from Lexington,SC,USA Date Reviewed: April 26, 2010 Strengths: Value, full shimano drivetrain. Perfect for the rider on a budget who is looking for their first 29er. Weaknesses: Rear derauler hanger came off the first time the rear wheel was removed. Reinstalled and checked all other bolts. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Harbison State Forest Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Purchased At: $900 Similar Products Used: First 29er I've owned. Have ridden 29ers from gary fisher,raleigh,specialized,and giant. Bike Setup: Stock with the tires converted to tubeless using 24in tubes,electrical tape and stan's.
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