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Raleigh M45 Bike 1998 or Older


  • Average Rating: 3.71/5
  • # of Reviews: 7

Product Description

Raleigh M45


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Reviews 1 - 7 (7 Reviews Total)

User Reviews

Overall Rating:5
Value Rating:5
Submitted by Rick a Weekend Warrior from USA

Date Reviewed: July 29, 2005

Strengths:    Good all round starter bike.

Weaknesses:    Brakes could be a litter better but their not bad. Jumps gears occasionally.

Bottom Line:   
Would not trade up for another bike. For my all round use of this bike its held up well and after 6 years its still going stong.

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Favorite Trail:   all

Duration Product Used:   More than 3 years

Price Paid:    $350.00

Purchased At:   Bike shop

Similar Products Used:   Mongoose Hilltopper

Bike Setup:   Stock


Overall Rating:5
Submitted by John a Weekend Warrior from MI

Date Reviewed: May 5, 1999

Strengths:    
good solid bike.
gets me where I want to go and back


Bottom Line:   
road this bike almost every day for a year, I'm upgrading the brakes and wheels otherwise a nice dependable bike for riding around on flat ground

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Duration Product Used:   
1 Year

Bike Setup:   
flex stem, thudbuster seat post


Overall Rating:4
Submitted by Robert a weekend warrior from Houston, TX

Date Reviewed: June 6, 1998

Bottom Line:   


I bought my bike about a little over a month ago and have been pleased with the performance so far. This is my fist mountain bike and I chose it because it had better components than the other bikes I looked at at this price. I ride trails 2-3 times a week and have yet to have any problems.

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Overall Rating:1
Submitted by Tracker a cross-country rider from Ft.Lauderdale, FL

Date Reviewed: May 31, 1998

Bottom Line:   


M-45....Dont do it man........Lets see, where to start. Bought mine May 11th, ride about 8-15 miles a day (Road, sidewalk), 20-30 a day on weekends (Man-made trails, mixed terrain) Crank has loosened up twice now, stock shifters wouldnt hold gear under extreme torque from climbs. Replaced stock shifters with Shimano rapid fires (great product). Forks rigid, but will loosen neck after afternoon of hard trails. Brakes are decent, but would suggest anyone determined to purchase this bike to upgrade brakes. Overall the only reason I still have it , is to continue riding while I save for a new bike.

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Overall Rating:4
Submitted by John a weekend warrior from Los Angeles

Date Reviewed: May 7, 1998

Bottom Line:   


After looking at numerous brands and price ranges, I found that this Nishiki built/relative bike was the most bang for the buck in an entry level bike. The equipment package is as good or better than bikes more expensive and it is a good performer on a trail or street. For those beginners who are looking to enter the sport, this is a good choice.

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Overall Rating:3
Submitted by Howard Gutenstein a weekend warrior from Warwick NY USA

Date Reviewed: April 28, 1998

Bottom Line:   


I just got mine and 5/2/98 will be my first test run offroad. Was wondering what upgrades could be done to the bike? Any other information any one has would be cool. I used to ride a ROCKHOPPER and hope the rides better. how important are shocked front forks. are they very expensive to get a good pair?

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Overall Rating:4
Submitted by Meredith a cross-country rider from Boston, MA.

Date Reviewed: March 12, 1998

Bottom Line:   


I'm looking for reviews of this new model. I just bought one as an entry level model and think it's a great bike
for the money. I ride the inner city and although it seems a bit heavy, the new brakes are great. It stood up
nicely off roading, but you really feel the terrain.

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Reviews 1 - 7 (7 Reviews Total)

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