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Vladimir Knap
a Cross Country Rider
from RichmondDate Reviewed: November 16, 2011
Strengths: Junk - only frame is OK .......Weaknesses: Cheap componentsBottom Line: Excellent and comfortable stiff frame , I like frame geometry -It is good bicycle for rough roads and commuting. Good bicycle for novice I will not ride Tarantula stock for sure . Want to buy full suspension Trek 29 er for trail soon .....
Favorite Trail: Cypress mountain
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$250.00
Purchased At: Canadian Tire
Similar Products Used: Raleigh 50 C, Trek 520, Trek Navigator 3, Norco Charger 29er, Cannondale 1000X, Electra rat fink, Mesicek pennyfarter, 2 antigue road bicycle
Bike Setup: Rock shock, Shwalbe, Alex wheels, Old man racks front and rear ,SPD Shimano, Magura brakes and so on - bicycle is set up for long distance self support touring on rough roads for about $1000 cost
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Derek
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from CanadaDate Reviewed: March 15, 2000
Strengths: The Raleigh Tarantula is for novice cyclists who want a taste of "real" bikes without the price. The bike weighs in at just over 27 pounds. This is coupled with a mega range low gear (most higher priced bikes don't even have this!), quick shifting grip shift, and powerful V-Brakes. The Tarantula has the right mix of on and off road capability and it does not have any corporate twins with the discount store market.Weaknesses: For serious bikers, this bike simply would not hold up. The light weight, comfortable ride and low price has to have a catch: the frame and front fork is VERY weak. Under hard use, one can see the frame flexing about 1cm in any direction. Same goes for the front fork, it flexes so much that you can see it.Bottom Line: If you want a 27 pound 21 speed bike for around the $300 dollar mark this is the bike for you. It is great for road and occasional off road use. But be prepared to see (and feel) large amounts of body flex. But hey, on paper, the Tarantula has nearly the same specs as the $400 GT Palomar, and it wouldn't hurt as much if someone steals it!
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Similar Products Used: The 1999 is pretty much a carry over from 1998. The 1997 model does not have the mega low range gear, but has a quick release rear hub. You can also find other Raleigh bicycles sold under the Road Runner, Mountain Tour, and Venture (just to name a few) brands.
Bike Setup: Other than aftermarket Weinmann 519 rims (stock comes with Rigida alloy wheels) the bike is completely stock.
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