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a Weekend Warrior
from jonannsbergDate Reviewed: August 21, 2009
Strengths: nothingWeaknesses: everythingBottom Line: it sux
Favorite Trail: safari ride
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$1990.00
Purchased At: botswana bikes
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dan gabel
a Weekend Warrior
from minocqua, wi, usDate Reviewed: April 6, 2008
Strengths: have used the bike for 7 yrs. still using the original partsBottom Line: Great long lasting bike. That doesn't break. works Great. Strongly suggest buying one if you can.
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$350.00
Purchased At: bj's sportshop minocqua
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Tyler Hyde
a Cross Country Rider
from St. Louis, Missouri, United StatesDate Reviewed: February 2, 2006
Strengths: Very good starting bike, easy to learn on. I'm 6'4" and I fit this bike perfect. Brakes lasted 3 years for me.Weaknesses: Frame cracked got new one for free from Raleigh. Rear Der was completly shot after year and half. Front suspension was shot after 1 month. Wheel set fell out of true quickly then stayed there, had to buy new one after 3-4 months.Bottom Line: I'm an average rider. I dont push extra hard but I can hold my own on the courses and for someone just getting into MTBing this is a good bike. I used it for 3 years and really tore it up but I ride 1-4 times a week, just whenever I can. Time to get a new bike.
Favorite Trail: Berryman
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$425.00
Similar Products Used: None
Bike Setup: Rock Shox Psylo XC, Shimano XT rear derailleur, Shimano XT cassette, Shimano PD-M540, no name Bar Ends, local shop wheel set, local shop seat post suspension, everything else stock
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Tim C
a Weekend Warrior
from IaDate Reviewed: July 17, 2004
Strengths: Deore 9speed drivetrain components, velociraptor tires, tough frame. This bike is a great value for the money. It feels good, looks good and will take whatever you can dish out with no failures so far. It is my first new bike in 15 years. I had a couple different used Treks prior that did not really fit me. The Raleigh handles and performs great. I wonder why there doesn't seem to be any reviews in the mags about this one. Disc brake ready setup.Weaknesses: Not the lightest bike. Ok seat, but not great. Stock grips sucked so I changed 'emBottom Line: An excellent bike for the under $800 price range. You get a good solid aluminum frame, decent fork, Deore drivetrain. Swap the grips for some dual compounds and you're good to go right out of the bike shop.
Favorite Trail: any singletrack
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$425.00
Purchased At: lbs
Similar Products Used: Gary Fisher Marlin, Specialized hard rock, Trek 4900
Bike Setup: Full Deore drivetrain, Tektro V brakes-stock except for better grips and smoothie tires for road riding.
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Alan Atwood
a Weekend Warrior
from Newark, DE, USADate Reviewed: October 14, 2003
Strengths: Good quality frame, components, tires. Lightweight, highly maneuverable. Runaway bargain at this price.Weaknesses: Unfamiliar with Weinmann ZAC wheelset. Curious how it will hold up to abuse. Judy TT fork gets the job done but could be a bit more refined.Bottom Line: It's love for me! I spend most of my time doing road rides using 2 Cannondales - one for training, and a full Dura-Ace for weekend group rides. My son mastered riding about 3 months ago and I found that the road bikes were tough to use when I went for rides with him. I barely got any exercise at all! This was my initial motivation for buying a singletrack bike. Since that time, I purchased a
singletrack bike for my wife as well, and the three of us are having a great time exploring local trails. What a rush! You hear alot about "trusting the bike" in trail and mountain bike riding. The M60 is well worth my trust. It is strong, reliable, maneuverable, and comfortable. And, in the road world, $350 is what you pay for a good wheelset! Phenomenal value, I'm having a blast.
Favorite Trail: just get me out there!
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$350.00
Purchased At: Dunbar's Cyclery
Similar Products Used: Univega Alpina Sport
Bike Setup: Stock: Full Deore, WTB Seat and tires, Weinmann ZAC 19 Wheelset, RockShox Judy TT.
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Chris
a Cross Country Rider
from Ann Arbor, MichiganDate Reviewed: August 22, 2003
Strengths: Most other bikes with a simialar component package cost significantly more. Deore derailurs front and back are a real plus. I have not felt the need to replace or upgrade any of the stock components. In general, the bike feels good and has a good set of components to augment that.Weaknesses: Have not found any yet. I would have liked to buy a bike built in the USA but found the Raleigh M60 to be the best bang I could get for my buck. (Built in China)Bottom Line: This is a great bike, but again I am coming from the perspective of never having owned a new bike and being a college student on a tight budget. I ride this bike every day to work/school and get out once or twice a week to ride trails in the area.
Favorite Trail: Potowatomi
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$420.00
Purchased At: Two Wheel Tango
Similar Products Used: This is the first new bike I have purchased. After researching frames and component packages I went for this bike without doing too much test riding.
Bike Setup: factory stock.
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John
a Weekend Warrior
from Las VegasDate Reviewed: August 9, 2003
Strengths: Enough said about the best bike for the $400 range. Shimano Deore Front and Rear derailers. Solid frame.Weaknesses: None as of yetBottom Line: I have searched for the best bike around $400 and was about to settle on the G.F. Marlin until I drove it around and tried all the gears. The F/D seems to get stuck, numerous times(even after bike shop adjusted it). So much for the Alivio F/D, and I've also heard about how slow or problematic G.F. is on their warranty. The GT Avalanche 1.0 was next, since it also has the Deore derailers. But ever since they were sold to Pacific bicycles, I was hesitant about their reputation and craftsmanship. Then came the Raleigh M60, Deore derailers, Rock Shock Judy TT's (not the best, but not too bad either, compared to the Manitou Six), the seat did not seem to bother me like the others. I would definitely recommend this bike, and like me, you might get lucky and purchase the 2003 model on sale.
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$399.00
Purchased At: bikeworld
Similar Products Used: Giant Yukon, Gary Fisher Marlin, GT Avalanche 1.0& Specialized Hardrock Pro
Bike Setup: Stock
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Heather
a Weekend Warrior
from MichiganDate Reviewed: June 18, 2003
Strengths: shimano deoreWeaknesses: the fork...practically flew of my bike on a couple of large bumpsBottom Line: This bike is a great deal for the money....Full Shimano deore, solid frame and 27 speeds. I have participated in two adventure races so far this season, and my bike has held up beautifully. I am so happy that I decided on this bike. It is the best bike that you could buy in the 400 price range. I originally was going to purchase the women specific equivelent (tess) but after testing it out, I discovered that the M60 fit much better. The one thing that I really wanted though was the women's specific saddle(from the tess). The people at the shop were nice enough to give the women's saddle for free and I am so thankful. Before this saddle, I hated sitting on my bike (riding during an adventure race can last several hours and i would hurt for days afterward)...now that I have the saddle, I have felt no pain and i would recommend to all ladies to see about switching saddles if you have ever had any discomfort.
Favorite Trail: Poniac Lake
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$408.00
Purchased At: Planet Cycle
Similar Products Used: raleigh tess (female specific)
Bike Setup: stock
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George
a Weekend Warrior
from Chicago, ILDate Reviewed: June 6, 2003
Strengths: Full Shimano Deore, priceWeaknesses: None found yetBottom Line: This bike and the M80 are the two best values in bikes under $500 that I could find after a thorough research. They compare to bikes usually costing $200 more. The M60 and M80 share the same frame and fork but the M80 has full Deore LX while the M60 has full Deore components. It is said that the Rockshox Judy fork is not the best but so far I have no complains. Nice bike, nice riding, nice components at very good price. This is the second Raleigh bike and plan to stick with the brand.
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$370.00
Purchased At: LBS
Similar Products Used: Raleigh M80, GF Tassajara and Marlin, Haro V something
Bike Setup: Factory
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John
a Cross Country Rider
from Leawood, KS USADate Reviewed: April 11, 2003
Strengths: Components are outstanding for the money, full Shimano Deore, Cane Creek and WTB. Decent frame, same as on M80Weaknesses: Not the lightest bike on the block, manual is not model specific, so its not very useful.Bottom Line: Really there isn't a better deal out there for the money. I am a roadie and I was looking for a Mt. Bike to ride with my kids for around $500 that had good enough components to enjoy riding surfaces that are not skinny tire friendly, like the Mickleson Trail in Edgemont, South Dakota (one of the most beautiful rides you can imagine). This bike is well built and comes with full Deore. I was a day away from buying an Iguana or Tassajara when I went to another bike shop that had just built the 2003. There was no price on it but I saw the full Deore, so I thought I would ask. $399! Outstanding. Frame geometry is identical to Specialized, components are better than the igauna or Rockhopper and nearly equal the Tassajara (for $200 less). Full 6061 OS tubing. All in all there isn't a beter bike for the buck, especially for a newby.
Favorite Trail: Mickleson Trail, Edgemont SD
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$399.00
Purchased At: Bike America
Similar Products Used: Giant Iguana, Specialized Rockhopper, Gary Fisher Tassajara
Bike Setup: Stock plus, Speedplay Frogs
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Flying Desert Monkey
a Weekend Warrior
from ArizonaDate Reviewed: March 12, 2003
Strengths: Price, drivetrain, frame, looksWeaknesses: ForksBottom Line: This is a great bike for the value. Lowest costing 27 speed I have found. Deore drive train is great for the beginning to intermediate biker. The Judy TT shocks have no damping so they can be a little bouncy. I have the preload set hard (I weight 225 lbs) and that reduces the bounce. Overall, great bike for the money. Similar bikes with a better fork will cost you about $550 and up.
Favorite Trail: TRW
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$399.00
Purchased At: Bike Source
Similar Products Used: Giant: Yukon, Iguana; Haro: V3; Gary Fisher: Tassajara, Marlin
Bike Setup: Stock: 6061 aluminum frame
Deore shifters, front and rear Derailleurs
440 Crank
Teckro Brakes
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Jay Etchings
a Weekend Warrior
from Las VegasDate Reviewed: February 11, 2003
Strengths: Kickin Frame. Deore XT components.Weaknesses: The saddle is just plain lousy! Replace that instantly!
I pretty much warped the rear wheel the first weekend out.
Bottom Line: For $400 buck this is a solid frame, its both BEEFY and LIGHT. The Judy TT is the waaaaay to spongy and will toss your butt at the first high speed downhill. This is a good starter bike and I have abused it hard and am still riding it. I will replace most of the components, but what do you expect for 4 bills.
Favorite Trail: Still seeking
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$417.00
Purchased At: Bike World
Similar Products Used: Not Sure, Its an improvement over my old Fuji. But if I had to say its most like the Kona blast in design and components.
Bike Setup: All Deore XT, except the crappy shift levers and bogus brake levers.
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Christos
a
from Dallas, TXDate Reviewed: February 1, 2003
Strengths: Decent price. Lasted with my weight for a race season.Weaknesses: the front and rear derailler, Shimano Avilio gets a thumb done. Handle bars are really wide, but manageable.Bottom Line: I just started Mt. Biking with this bike and started racing collegete level with it too. It is a great intermidiate bike for a guy my size (6' foot 240#). Basically, I rode really hard on it, beat the crap out of it and it served me fairly well. The rims suck and I would recommend getting some different ones. Bottom bracket is kind a cheap, at least i think so. Over all, I would have gone with a slightly better bike if I knew i was going to have this much funracing.
Favorite Trail: Dirt, Mud, mixed with some single track
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$400.00
Purchased At: Sun and Ski
Similar Products Used: First Bike
Bike Setup: Stock
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