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Raleigh M600 2002 Hardtail
Product Description
User Reviews 
Submitted by
Matt Bauer
a Cross Country Rider
from San Diego CA. Date Reviewed: January 15, 2004 Strengths: The bikes got great rims even though their quite heavy. good strong frame that can take more than you can. great disk breaks once you wear them in. stop on a dime. great gears, easy to shift. great handeling. though i do reccomend getting new handelbars and shortening them. Weaknesses: Its wieight and its noname parts. it'd be alot more expensive if it came with all name parts. one of the heaviest hardtails ive ridden but that can be fixed. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Anywhere that i can ride good hard dirt Duration Product Used: 1 Year Price Paid: $450.00 Purchased At: Bicycle warehouse Similar Products Used: Jamis Eurika. Banshee Morphine. various others Bike Setup: all stock except for handelbars(richey risers), pedals(primo platforms), and shocks(dirt bomber, 130 mm) big ass.
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Vinnie Passeri
a Racer
from Duluth, MN Date Reviewed: June 30, 2003 Strengths: shimano deore lx, is a very good der. Think about it, just two steps up from it is xtr, TWO STEPS. I cant find a difference between deore lx and xt. And if there is a difference, it's very small. The disc brakes are a little weak at first, but once you wear them in they work great. The fork is very nice. It took me about a week to get the right psi and travel length for me. Yes the others were right, there are some no name parts (handel bars and seat post) but if the Raleigh company were to put all name brand parts on the m600, the bike would cost about $2000. I also like the company. They have been making bikes for a long time and they are well trusted. Weaknesses: Well,, there is not many weaknesses but I dont like the seat. It is a cross between a comport seat and a xc seat. I dont wan't to change it because it's still new. I wil change it in about 6 months (on my next tuneup) Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: anywhere w/ a good review Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $550.00 Purchased At: Ericks Bike Shop Similar Products Used: Trek 6700, Tassajara Disc, Kona Nunu. But over all get the m600 if you can. Bike Setup: Everything is stock except pedals and the chain (chain, ha duh!) You can view the bike and the specs at "http://www.raleighusa.com/dept.asp?deptid=2"
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Jarod
a Weekend Warrior
from Racine, MN, USA Date Reviewed: October 8, 2002 Strengths: Price... Weaknesses: Cheesy bar, stem, seatpost, hubs, fork. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: any set of stairs I can find Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $415.00 Purchased At: LBS (Where I worked) Similar Products Used: Can't say its fair...Klein Pulse Pro w/9spd LX Bike Setup: Bontrager comp lite bar, longer stem, Freestyle alloy pedals, Bontrager FX+10 saddle, pnaracer fire xc tires.
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Anonymous
from United States Date Reviewed: October 4, 2002 Strengths: Great value, nice looking frame, decent parts. Weaknesses: Weight, for being a hardtail it is a little too heavy. The disc brakes are not the best stoppers. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $650.00 Purchased At: Local Bike shop Bike Setup: Stock, for now.
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Justin McHenry
a Weekend Warrior
from Bath, MI, US Date Reviewed: August 3, 2002 Strengths: excellent components for the price, very durable, I smacked a tree going about 35, the bike didn't even have a scratch, but i ended up staying the night at the hospital Weaknesses: i guess it is a bit heavy for a hardtail, but it's still the best you can get for the money Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Red Pine Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $800.00 Purchased At: Eric's Bike Shop in Lansing Similar Products Used: just department store bikes, but i've looked at specialized, trek, and a few other companies, and nothing under $1000 comes close to the m600 Bike Setup: stock, RockShox Judy SL, Shimano Deore LX, mechanical disc brakes
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christian mckenna
a Downhiller
from eagle, idaho ,usa Date Reviewed: July 23, 2002 Strengths: very strong frame, and it has a good thick head tube for hard riders. the frame still looks good after i crashed off a 6 foot drop. Weaknesses: weight Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: bobs Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Purchased At: dad works for raleigh Similar Products Used: raleigh m200 Bike Setup: 2002 raleigh m600, mavic rims, shimano lxcrank set, control tech bars, pro max rear disc brake, shimano v brake in front.
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Don Dykstra
a Weekend Warrior
from New Brunswick, NJ 08901 Date Reviewed: July 3, 2002 Strengths: Good component selection for weekend warriors. Disc brakes are sweet. Judy SL on a $500 bike. Clipless. Weaknesses: Stem, handlebars, hubs, seatpost. Not ugly enough - My Cannondale was irredescent purple with green tires. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Most things in NJ Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $550.00 Purchased At: Kim's Bike Shop Similar Products Used: Finally got off my Cannondale M500 with no shock after nearly killing myself on a downhill ride at Killington last year. Bike Setup: Titec Stem (kim's tossed it in free), Michelins, Coda Bar Ends, Control Tech Seat Post & Handlebars, switched the clipless for toestraps
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mike
a Weekend Warrior
from paducah, ky Date Reviewed: May 6, 2002 Strengths: great brakes, stop on a dime. great shift package and nice looking wheelset, great value overall. Weaknesses: junk seatpost, stem, handlebars--had to replace all of them immediatly, also bike is too heavy. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: canal loop-land between lakes Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $800.00 Purchased At: bikeworld Similar Products Used: trek 6700 Bike Setup: thomson seat post, easton bars/barends, nuke proof stem, michelin kevlar bead tires 
Submitted by
Offroader
a Weekend Warrior
from Santiago, Dominican Republic Date Reviewed: May 2, 2002 Strengths: Good components. Shimano Deore Mechanical Disc brakes offer great control for downhill. Weaknesses: Too heavy: 32 pounds. No name Seatpost, Stem, Headset and Handlebar. Cheap "Joytech" hubs. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Cibao Mountains Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $815.00 Purchased At: Local Bike Shop Similar Products Used: Raleigh M50 Bike Setup: Shimano XT Hollowtech cranks. Shimano XTR front Derailleur Shimano 545 clipless pedals
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Ted
a Weekend Warrior
from Salt Lake City Date Reviewed: April 9, 2002 Strengths: Awesome Brakes, Strong Frame, Comfortable Saddle, Excellent Value Weaknesses: Needs different handlebars Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Moab Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $725.00 Purchased At: Highlander Bike Salt Lake City Similar Products Used: Specialized Rockhopper A1 Comp FS and Haro Extreme 8.2 Bike Setup: Rear Deore LX, Front Deore, Shimano Mehanical Discs, Judy SL Air Shock
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Andy
a Weekend Warrior
from Sheffield Date Reviewed: April 5, 2002 Strengths: Actualy I have The Rsp 200 which is very similuar which only has strengths Weaknesses: dare you to find one Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: common Duration Product Used: 1 Year Price Paid: $400.00 Purchased At: local bike shop Similar Products Used: other bikes in same price range Bike Setup: factory apart from pedals
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guy fidro
a Weekend Warrior
from new brunswick, nj usa Date Reviewed: March 13, 2002 Strengths: great brakes, decent components, forks have pressure and rebound adjusting, and the bike looks great. I would highly recommend the bike for this price range. Weaknesses: kind of heavy. goofy handlebars that belong on a piece of gym equipment. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: hartschorne Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $700.00 Purchased At: kims bike Similar Products Used: Yakota Quicksilver Bike Setup: 20" Frame. Swapped clipless pedals for toe-clips. Installed Easton 5 deg bars.
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