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Day rider
a Weekend Warrior
from Lanham,MD USADate Reviewed: November 8, 2009
Strengths: DurabilityWeaknesses: seat, forks and tiresBottom Line: Ever since I got this bike I have been real happy! The person that sold it was not too bright. This bike is a CLASSIC! This bike (frame)has stood the test of time. Anyone who has this bike should continue to ride it with pride. I have two other bikes and they have taken a back seat to this great machine. I was told to look for another bike instead of working with this one. The same person who told me that is the one who is now lookng for a new ride. Raleigh should do a throw back version of the M400.
Favorite Trail: ALL
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At: Second hand
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Andrew
a Cross Country Rider
from AtlantaDate Reviewed: October 10, 2003
Strengths: Quality construction. Durability.(This bike sat outside for four years untouched) I cleaned it up, tuned it up, and it was good to go.Weaknesses: I've got nothing bad to say. This bike is almost ten years old and it's served me well.I upgraded most of the original stx-rc components over the years.Bottom Line: I think that I have one of the coolest "old-school" mountain bike/Street cruisers around. The Raleigh USA M400 7005 double butted/heat treated aluminum frame has been flawless. It still has its "high-dollar" two-tone paint job from 1994 looking sweet. Whether I'm running slicks or knobbies, and with all the added componentry over the years, this bike can hold its head high in any crowd.
Favorite Trail: Outside
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$500.00
Purchased At: Miami, Fl. Bikeshop
Similar Products Used: Tried them all!
Bike Setup: XT- Fd/Rd,Crankset. LX- Hubs. Stx-rc- Brakes,Shifters(7spd)
Thomson- Seatpost,Stem. Easton- Handlebar. Rigida- Rims. Michelin- Tires. Kool Stop- brakepads. Manitou- "4" Front forks.
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troy edmonds
a Weekend Warrior
from denver,colorado,usaDate Reviewed: June 4, 2002
Strengths: Great frame, price, responsiveWeaknesses: Rims are a little weak, cheap forks and bars, lousy seatBottom Line: Great bike I have put at least 2000 miles on it without too many problems, and I weigh 300lbs at 6'3"
it's been all over the world with me and now I'm going to AU to ride in the outback,
Great bike that still turns heads with good looks and performance.
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$400.00
Purchased At: Bike shop new
Similar Products Used: Tons
Bike Setup: Changed to Manituo forks and carbon fiber bars and ends , new gooseneck, new seat and lots of other goodies added
lots lighter now.
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Joe Babcock
a Weekend Warrior
from AuburnDate Reviewed: March 1, 2002
Strengths: Value, FrameWeaknesses: Seat, Fork, BrakesBottom Line: I bought this bike to ride because of the price. Had a Raleigh when I was just a brat. Liked that bike. When I decided to buy a new bike I knew that most of my riding would be on the street. My favorite place to ride is the local High School. Love those steps! Anyway I'm the guy who can't leave anything alone, so I knew that I'd be up-grading. The frame was real important to me. Needed to be solid, weight wasn't the main consideration because I wasn't going to be racing. Just playing and breaking ribs! So I found this bike and got what I thought was a good deal. Have since rode it pretty hard. Have replaced the weak stuff and love it. One of these days I'm going to replace the wheels. I did once, bought some wheels from Super Dooper something, Sunrims, LX hubs, the hubs are great, wheels suck, won't stay true. Best upgrade? That Terry seat, "if yer hurtin, ya won't be havin fun". That seat came off of my road bike, great seat. Also the shock, is there a better shock beside Marzocchi? This bike is a blast to ride on the road. You know who should buy this bike? People who like to upgrade. Buy a bike with a good frame. Lots of cheaper bikes, by all of the bike makers use frames that are used in their upper end stuff. Look around, except for paint schemes, there's no difference. Then build it to your liking.
See ya...
Favorite Trail: All
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid:
$500.00
Purchased At: Bike shop
Similar Products Used: Lots of em
Bike Setup: XT Rear, XT crank, Arch Rival 5.0, Terry Saddle, Marzocchi Atom Bomb, Kore stem, GT bars.
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Barnabas Bowler
a Weekend Warrior
from Gooding,Idaho,USADate Reviewed: January 8, 2002
Strengths: Good body and shocksWeaknesses: bad brakesBottom Line: the bottom line is that i have had ridden many types of bycycles and raleigh is still top on my list
Favorite Trail: Elkhorn Crest trail
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$500.00
Purchased At: Raleigh Sports
Similar Products Used: raleigh m 600
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Eric Gilkison
a Downhiller
from Salem, OregonDate Reviewed: May 3, 2001
Strengths: Very solid bike. Have not needed to change much on it.Weaknesses: The stock seat and rims are junk. The rear rim is slowly but surly falling apart. I have been trying for the last few years to keep it together.Bottom Line: The bottom line is this. Doc said I got to keep my leg strengh up with out impact. Like swimming or riding a bike, or I would have arthritis by the age of 30. So I looked and asked around, and finaly settled on an m400. Ive been rideing it for about 3 years and am getting better and better at it. I can't wait untill my shop buddies build me a new rear rim so I can go romp again. It could be a little lighter but, I'm happy.
Favorite Trail: Anywhere I roam
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$800.00
Purchased At: The Bike Peddler
Similar Products Used: BMX bought from Sears when I was little.
Bike Setup: Still fairly stock. The seat is one of those funky looking things with a hole in the middle of it. And the rear rims have got to go
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Al G
a Cross Country Rider
from HoustonDate Reviewed: June 5, 2000
Strengths: Frame GeometryWeaknesses: Some stock components lameBottom Line: Bought this puppy at end of year clearance for $400.(last year frame was made in USA)The ZAC rims lasted a couple of months. Replaced with Mavics. Added the Manitou/clipless pedals and risers etc...Bottom line-I've ridden alot of bikes in the last 3 years. Was one of the first bikes I saw out there with the radical slope on the top tube. Even though my Raleigh is actually only 17.5", it feels as comfortable as any of the 18"Fishers and has PLENTY of clearance for my 'nads. My other bike is a steel Voodoo w/ a Bomber on it but my fave is still the Raleigh. It just feels right, and I did'nt have to take out a second mortgage on the house to buy it. Word to any Raleigh exec's out there- work on those bike graphics dude's! They've gotten progressively uglier through the years. Whats up with that?
Favorite Trail: CityPark/Ho-chi-Min
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Similar Products Used: Too many to list
Bike Setup: '96 Frame/XT /Manitou SXR/Mavic 138/Titec Stem & Riser
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Chris Bryant
a Weekend Warrior
from Tulsa, OK, USADate Reviewed: May 17, 2000
Strengths: Great components, relatively light frame, got a GREAT deal on it.Weaknesses: Seems to shift a little hardBottom Line: I was only planning on spending maybe $300 for a bike to get around town, but I found one of these on consignment at my local bike shop, and I got it for only $470 including tax!!! Even had a computer already on it, the last guy only put 20 miles on it and it looks brand new! Spent about another $100 on accessories: new seat, bottle/cage, headlight, etc... This is my first bike since high school, and first mountain bike ever, but will use it mostly for road and light trails. I have been extremely happy with it, I'm sure I'll put it to good use. From everything else I've read here, sounds like I got a good bike at a good price.
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
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Russell Roth
a Racer
from Albany, NYDate Reviewed: November 2, 1999
Strengths:
Price, componentsWeaknesses:
Tires try to slide out from under you when used on the roadBottom Line: Bike handles beutifully on the technical and the tires stop sliding out on the off road trails. Recieved its first try outs at mt killington and came out on top. Very quick to accellerate and climes like a goat.
Favorite Trail:
killington
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Similar Products Used:
trek, giant
Bike Setup:
full stx-rc, rs indy xc
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Diel Rojas
a weekend warrior
from Dallas, TXDate Reviewed: September 21, 1998
Bottom Line:
I've had my M400 for about two months now and put about 200 miles on it with no major problems. I've taking the rims back to the shop 3 times to get them trued but I guess that's what happens when you are 6'1 and 210 lbs and try bunny-hopping anything in sight. I bought a 97 for $495, which I still think is a good deal. I am going to change the seat post and wheels as soon as I can get enough together for some spinergy rims and Ti post. I have endoed the bike twice with no damage, so as far as I am concerned, it passed the test. Give this bike a try, you won't be disappointed.
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garvin.t
a weekend warrior
from TRINIDADDate Reviewed: July 19, 1998
Bottom Line:
It seems to me that raleigh, doesn't get the kind of 'raised eyebrow'effect that other bike companies get,like Cannondale,GT and Trek.Probably because they aren't into as heavy a advertising campaign in the .U.S. as these others.The fact is the 1998 raleigh M-400 is about the buy in its category,considering frame,components, welded construction and PRICE...I have but one problem, it should've been at least three pound lighter other than that THIS BIKE ROCKS!
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Teddy
a weekend warrior
from Farmington Hills, MIDate Reviewed: June 27, 1998
Bottom Line:
M-400 Love it. Bought it about a month ago and have put about 50 miles on it so far. Only prob so far is the rear brake, a little loose. But I would definately recommend this bike to anyone looking for a good deal adn a great bike. Paid $800 for mine with shoes and helmet. not too bad, if i do say so myself.
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Mike Rasmussen
a weekend warrior
from californiaDate Reviewed: June 22, 1998
Bottom Line:
For the most part I agree with what most people say about this bike. I went shopping around like I mad man and found the M400 to be one of the best buys for the money (I paid ~$670 with some free accesories) I've only been riding it for a couple of weeks, and I love it! I had a GT and a Giant before but this Raleigh is by far more fun. Good luck
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Kevin Beere
a racer
from troyDate Reviewed: June 10, 1998
Bottom Line:
I bought the 98 model m-400 it is my first suspension bike ,i haven't changed anything on the bike yet but i am thinking about some spin energy rims and if I have more money left over maybe the mythos kevlar instead of the regular tires.The bike I think is brilliant and i give it the best rating i can.
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Ken
a cross-country rider
from Southern MarylandDate Reviewed: April 8, 1998
Bottom Line:
I learned of the M400 after it was recommended for its value in a magazine. I've also had a couple of Raleighs and have had good experiences with them. I looked at similar Cannondale and Trek in my budget, but for the money, I got a better set of components on the M400. I think Raleigh has a winner with this bike.I purchased a '98 model and so far this is the best bike I've ever had. I ride it on-road as well as off-road and it's very competent on either. I did change the seat since the stock seat dug in a little too much. Other than that, I'm very satisfied with the whole package. I don't race so I can't evaluate it from that perspective.The '98 models come in gold or dark metallic blue. I'd give it a 4.5, but I can't (why?). I think it deserves to be rounded up rather than down.
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