Submitted by
joey huddleston
a Weekend Warrior
from cabot ar usa Date Reviewed: August 11, 2009
Favorite Trail:
womble
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At:
individual
Strengths:
light weight dependablity never a problem out of this bike and it is 10 years old
Bike Setup:
all stock
Bottom Line:
i ride with guys with 5,000 dollar bikes and i can,t see a $4,000 difference in my bike and theres
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Submitted by
Dan McDade
a
from Westland MI USA Date Reviewed: November 27, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Snow Shoe WV
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$400.00
Purchased At:
Town n' Country
Strengths:
Great frame, decent components, decent wheels, and has been able to keep up with me as my riding improves. Same frame as the M80
Weaknesses:
Man the stock front shcok has to be the worst on the market.
Similar Products Used:
Haro, Novara, M80, M600
Bike Setup:
Only thing that is origianal is the frame. xtr hubs, rear derailer, chain shifters, xt front derailer, rear cog, ryno light rims, 100mm judy sl, raceface stem, seat post, and truvativ hassinfelt crank.
Bottom Line:
This bike is a great beginers bike with good components. The frame will handel all you can throw at it an more. Must throw that pos shcok out the window asap. If your lookingto get in the market buy this bike you wont be unhappy.
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Submitted by
Eric Jordan
a Weekend Warrior
from Beaverton, Oregon USA Date Reviewed: September 1, 2001
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$500.00
Purchased At:
Bridgetown Bicycles (out of business now)
Strengths:
Overall, a reliable bike, well-built frame, easy-to-use shifters and brakes, many places for potions-water bottle holders, rear rack, mudguards, etc., easy to make adjustments and repairs...
Weaknesses:
They could do a little better job on the tow clips; the screws to keep the clips on the pedals can go loose every once in a while, and they are a pain in the neck to tighten.
Similar Products Used:
1996 Mongoose Stormer (formerly owned bike)
Bike Setup:
RST Front shocks, quick release wheel hubs and seat post, 24-speed shimano quick shift gears with Shimano IG chain, extended handlebars, Toe clip pedals, water bottle holders, rear rack, front APEX mudguard, front and rear rim brakes, and aftermarket Cycle computer and front cateye light.
Bottom Line:
I've had 4 bikes since 1989-every one of them gets better. I got my raleigh M60 for my 14th birthday in 1999 and I love it! It's strong, reliable, and full of nice little features. anyone who spends his/her time both on road and off road should consider this bike a possibility. It's about $500.00 loaded, but you get what you pay for. they seem to last longer, too...I took my Mongoose Stormer to the shop at least 4 times, and I only took this bike to the shop ONCE for a minor replacement part: the plastic piece for the rear wheel gears. Overall, this bike is solid, dependable, and a good value- you don't have to pay $1,000 for a decent bike.
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Submitted by
doobwob
a Cross Country Rider
from spring, texas Date Reviewed: August 7, 2001
Favorite Trail:
huntsville state park
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$390.00
Purchased At:
BIKE LANE in houston
Strengths:
Great bike, lightweight, fast shifting and breaking, comfortable. Its a great bikefor beginners and maybe some intermediate riders. Any better should definetely go higher$$$.
Weaknesses:
nothing that couldnt be fixed. Seat that was provided was uncomfortable.
Similar Products Used:
shwin mesa, specialized 1990 rock hopper, raleigh m50
Bike Setup:
rock shock jett shocks, shamiano almost everything else,
Bottom Line:
Awsome bike for beginners, durable
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Submitted by
Claudio
a
from California Date Reviewed: May 5, 2001
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$430.00
Purchased At:
www.mountainbikewarehouse.com
Strengths:
It has fast shifting and good brakes. A great set up for the price. A much better fork than last year. Has a strong frame. Probably the best bike for the price range.
Weaknesses:
The fork is still not the best raliegh can put on it. They should upgrade it to at least a judy.
Similar Products Used:
Raleigh M80
Bike Setup:
i added a great difference to mine which is rock shox psylos xc. They help a lot more. The rest is the same.
Bottom Line:
Raleigh makes great strong bike for a good price, but they should upgrade all the shocks for all of them.
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Submitted by
vinny h
a Weekend Warrior
from chicago, IL Date Reviewed: December 11, 2000
Favorite Trail:
eight-ball
Duration Product Used:
Tested or demo'ed only
Purchased At:
demoed
Strengths:
sturdy, solid frame, good value, mediocre parts,
Weaknesses:
terrible shock, mediocre parts,
Similar Products Used:
'00 Raleigh M60
Bike Setup:
'00 Raleigh M60 w/RS Judy Race, DeoreLX/Acera mix drivetrain, on a Sun Ditch Witch wheelset paired to Michellin Wildgripper DH 2.2 Soft tires
Bottom Line:
This is a pretty solid bike and in response to John D from Austin and in support of William in Dallas,(assuming that John has a '99 M80,) there shouldn't be a difference in the feel or quality of the bike. You have the exact same frames, just different component spec. John, you are ignorant to even say that your bike is so much better than your friends. Even if u have the '00 M80, the performance coming from your frames shouldn't be much noticed. And anyway, stop knocking your friend for riding on the M60, just as long as u both go out and ride. Believe me, I ride a '00 M60 and perform just as well or usually better than any bike I've ever ridden. An M80? PLEASE!!! I could whip you on any trail on any day on my M60 frame!!! Do you know why? BECAUSE IT'S NOT ABOUT THE BIKE - IT'S ABOUT THE RIDER!! Now stop raggin' on the M60 and go RIDE!!!
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Submitted by
Chris
a Cross Country Rider
from USA Date Reviewed: August 5, 2000
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
Nice soild bike for a smooth solid ride
Weaknesses:
HORRIBLE stock Shocks Rst 260s... HORRIBLE... if you want to replace something. Thats the first thing that must go.
Bike Setup:
Manitou Sx R's, Kore aheadlite stem, Easton Ea70 bar, Bontrager rims,Shimano XT shifters/ levers with xt deraliuer (front/back)
Bottom Line:
I think it a a Sweet midrange bike that is durable, quick responce, and soild for under 500 dollars. I been ridin it for about a year and it has brought me nothing but smooth, nice and solid rides. I ride this bike EVERYWHERE! I bring it all over the place. I been on many trails with it and I been nothing but pleased. It gives me such quick responce with the Shimano XT rapidfire shifters and such a smooth landing off of jumps. It is a PERFECT mountain bike for someone looking for a midrange price bike with many upgrades for it. SWEET BIKE!
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Submitted by
sulli
a Weekend Warrior
from East Lansing, MI Date Reviewed: July 31, 2000
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
light, cheap, does what you would want any mountain bike to do!
Weaknesses:
rst 260 shock, very bad shock, may as well not even have a front suspension. more for looks, could find a better suspension at walmart! replace it right away!
Similar Products Used:
Free Spirit Huffy, NOT!
Bike Setup:
Raleigh 1999 m60, 747 clipless pedals, and a marzocchi DH3 on the way!
Bottom Line:
Love it! Light aluminum fork, STX-RC rear derailler shifts flawlessly every time all the time. Comes with decent treko brakes. I like grip shift so, that's cool! Alivio front derailler can't complain.
I ride very aggresively with this bike and it has held up to everything I have put it through! I plan to race it yet this year!
Only paid $400 for this bike! If it were any other bike it would cost $600 or more, I know cause I'm helping my brother look for a new mtb!
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Submitted by
Jeff Mannion
a Weekend Warrior
from Hudson, NH Date Reviewed: May 10, 2000
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
Super value. Quality components - certainly not the manufacturers top end stuff, but top brands none the less. I've read many of the other reviews, and the big gripe was the fork. Raleigh has changed to a Rock Shox Jett, which is quite a bit better than what came on the '99 model. The new colors for '00 are really nice as well. I bought the yellow fade to black, and it looks really sharp.
Weaknesses:
The pedals are still terrible, so that was the first upgrade, but I don't really plan any more except maybe a suspension seatpost.
Similar Products Used:
Fisher
Bike Setup:
Stock except for new pedals - Shimano 434's SPD.
Bottom Line:
Super value, new forks on the '00. Hot new colors. Why spend $650 if you can get an M60 for $430? Perfect for the rider looking to get into the sport, and plans on being somewhat serious, but doesn't have tons of cash lying around.
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Submitted by
Mike
a Weekend Warrior
from Barre Ma. Date Reviewed: March 10, 2000
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
Price, Frame pretty nice
Weaknesses:
RST 260 shock weak
Similar Products Used:
none
Bottom Line:
I have around 1000 miles on this bike and have had no problems. For the price ($380.00) its a real nine bike.
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Submitted by
JON D.
a Weekend Warrior
from AUSTIN Date Reviewed: January 26, 2000
Favorite Trail:
CITY PARK OR BULL CREEK
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
SOLID
Weaknesses:
NO SUSPENSION SEAT
Similar Products Used:
M80
Bike Setup:
EHH, ALRIGHT. I GUESS
Bottom Line:
I RIDE AN M80. THIS IS A RESPONSE TO THE SORE BOOTIED, HIGH-ON-THE-M60 BUDDY OF MINE WILLIAM FROM "BIG D". NICE REVIEW YOU HAD THEIR BUD, BUT YOU DIDN'T STATE THAT YOU HAD TO GO OUT AND BUY THE SUSPENSION SEAT ADD-ON FOR $100. YOU MIGHT AS WELL OF BOUGHT AN M80. ONCE I WORKED THE KINKS OUT, I HAVEN'T HAD A PROBLEM ONE. MY ADVICE, GO OUT AND BUY THE M80...ITS WORTH IT!
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Submitted by
William
a
from Dallas, TX USA Date Reviewed: January 17, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Dinosaur Valley
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Strengths:
Quality of parts Price Lightweight frame
Weaknesses:
Grip Shifters can sometimes lag getting into gear. 86'd the seat right off the bat and put a Selle Gel on. Pedals are bad, and don't even think about getting them wet.
Similar Products Used:
Specialized RockHopper
Bike Setup:
The only thing I changed was the seat
Bottom Line:
My friend bought an M80 and brags how much better it is than the M60, but I have not seen ANY performance evidence to support this claim. I love this bike, and can't believe I waited 16 years to start riding again. If you are looking for form and function this is the bike for you.
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Submitted by
dave rono
a Weekend Warrior
from las vegas,nv Date Reviewed: December 10, 1999
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
looks,paint and components
Weaknesses:
saddle,good only for short ride,one hour.
Similar Products Used:
none yet.
Bike Setup:
none
Bottom Line:
i am a first time buyer of bike,when i first saw this bike at the bike store,i really fell in love with this bike because of the looks and paint.the only complaint i have on this bike is the saddle,thats ok,i'll just upgrade it with selle italia, i love this bike.
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Submitted by
Richie
a Weekend Warrior
from Cincinnati, OH Date Reviewed: October 28, 1999
Suspension needs a lot of help. I recommend asking for a better tire, even if it means a few more bucks.
Similar Products Used:
Trek 8000, Kona(several Types)I'm the only guy to admit this but yes, I even once rode a Huffy.
Bike Setup:
Stock
Bottom Line:
If you want a $700 to $800 bike for less than $500 even with a few upgrades the M60 is it. I have yet to find a bike that offers you all these options at a price a po'folk can afford. Buy it if your ready to experience an affordable, fun and easy ride.
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Submitted by
Jack
a Weekend Warrior
from South Windsor, CT Date Reviewed: October 27, 1999
Favorite Trail:
Local rail trails for now
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Value (Bang for your bucks) Decent components Quality assembly Ride feel
Weaknesses:
None
Similar Products Used:
Trek, Cannondale, Motiv
Bike Setup:
Motiv HighRidge with front and rear shocks.
Bottom Line:
Raleigh's marketing folks did a great job finding a market segment for folks who are not ready/willing to spend over $300 for their first bike. The components (wheelset, cogset, brakes, etc.) are well selected and matched with each other. In fact, it was my pleasant surprise to find Shimano catridge in the bottom bracket. Frame is made of 7000 aluminium (reinforced at headset and down tube. Light weight (for both riding and putting on/of bike carrier). Bought the bike during our vacation in New Hamshire in the summer and has been actively riding since. Highly recommended.
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Submitted by
John
a Weekend Warrior
from Wilmington, NC Date Reviewed: August 30, 1999
Favorite Trail:
none yet
Duration Product Used:
tested or demo'ed only
Strengths:
Bang for $$$ Bar ends Color
Weaknesses:
Frame quality, so I have been told. Twist shift Fork??
Similar Products Used:
Assorted Raleigh Trek 800, 7000 GF Big Sur
Bike Setup:
stock
Bottom Line:
Really nice ride for the price, tried to talk my wife into it so I could beat on it. I actually didn't mind the twist shift so much, just tired out my hands/wrists.I think it rode the rough stuff just as well as the $800-900 bikes...really soaked up the bumps. The tread on the side of the tires is real lumpy, cornering hard on pavement is nasty.I was told that the frame is made by rolling alum into a tube and welding the seam...don't know what that means long term. Can't be any worse than the Trek frame horror stories, but I wouldn't put too big a shock on the front...that would be asking for trouble.My wife ended up with an M50, nice and cushy, really only a rail trail bike...but the shifters are so much easier to use.
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Submitted by
Kenbo
a Weekend Warrior
from Penfield Date Reviewed: August 8, 1999
Favorite Trail:
PowederMills (ssshhhh..)
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Value, value, value
Weaknesses:
Lame ass fork
Similar Products Used:
GT's and Fishers
Bottom Line:
I agree with everyone above as far as this bike goes. You can get a lighter bike, you can get much better component packages or forks, but for same package as the M60, you'd pay 600+ for a GT or a Trek, probably more for a Fisher. Loved it so much I bought 2 of 'em. (the red one's mine, the blue one's for the kid) BTW, Raleigh will always beat the competition in the bang for your buck category.
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Submitted by
John
a Weekend Warrior
from Akron, OH Date Reviewed: August 8, 1999
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Brakes, weight, price
Weaknesses:
non-indexed front shifting
Similar Products Used:
Caloi C4-comp,trek 7200
Bottom Line:
I absolutely love my new M-60. I bought it to take to college, and since I've bought it I cant stop riding it around on trails. The Tektro brakes are amazing, the shfting is fast and precise, and the shop I bought it from (Wheel & Wrench in Cuyahoga Falls) has been really helpful. I would definitely reccoment this bike to anyone looking for a good, solid, midrange, all-purpose, mtb.
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Submitted by
bonecruhser
a Downhiller
from seattle Date Reviewed: July 28, 1999
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
frame, l;ightweight, price, components, brakes
Weaknesses:
the front shock really eats it, i think that they should have put a better fork on it, but oh well, i am going to upgrade to a manitou spyder r
This bike is the best equipped rig for the money. It lists @ 430.00 but I got mine for 380.00, and it just blows away the competition for the money I spent. Rides great, this is my first aluminum bike so it was a little weird getting used to the stiff frame. The STX-RC rear shifts flawlessly. Climbs hills with ease. Will probably add a JUDY front shock within a year!
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Submitted by
Brett Bowen
a Weekend Warrior
from Peru, IL Date Reviewed: June 22, 1999
Duration Product Used:
less than 1 month
Strengths:
Lot of bike for little money.
Weaknesses:
Personally I think they should have had a better front shock on it for the money. But it makes up for it in the other components.
Bottom Line:
Great bike for the money. Ridden it non stop since I got it last week. Ridden on a mix of trails and when you are in the rough stuff it just seems to do whatever you want it to do. I love it. The only thing I don't like is it seems not to be as good up a climbing bike as the one I had. (Don't ask major piece of @#$%) Maybe its because I took a major jump in bike technology with this purchase just a matter of learning how to ride this bike. Overall great bike for the money when I get a chance I am going to upgrade the shock and maybe the shifters.
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Submitted by
Paul
a Racer
from McDonough, GA Date Reviewed: June 18, 1999
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Good balance, fits my body and riding style perfectly, nice components for the price.
Weaknesses:
Front shock seems a little weak. It has bottomed out a few times in not too severe terrain. Probably will upgrade to a Rock Shox. Also awhen the Kenda tires wear down I'll upgrade to the Velociraptor tires.
Similar Products Used:
Gary Fisher Tassajara.
Bike Setup:
Rock Shox Jett front shock.
Bottom Line:
At a price of $429 you really can't beat it. It rides great, has a strong frame and overall gets the job done. I have ridden it non-stop since I purchased it and have not regretted choosing this bike for one second.
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Submitted by
Mike
a Weekend Warrior
from Medfield Mass Date Reviewed: June 14, 1999
Duration Product Used:
less than 1 month
Strengths:
Frame light weight brakes
Weaknesses:
low end shock
Similar Products Used:
GT timberline
Bottom Line:
This is a great bike both on the road and the trail. I got it for $430. I will never regret this purchase.
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Submitted by
Mark Campbell
a Weekend Warrior
from Sellersville, PA Date Reviewed: June 3, 1999
Favorite Trail:
Valley Forge
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
PRICE, durability, components
Weaknesses:
Slightly out of true rims after some rough riding.
Bottom Line:
This is a follow up to my original post. I have had this bike for over six months and am extremely pleased with it. I ride about a 100 miles a week on road and trail and this bike has never let me down except when my sone ran into my back rim with his bike. 10 minutes with a spoke wrench and it was as good as new. If you are considering this bike, buy it you won't regret it.
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Submitted by
Chad
a Cross-Country Rider
from San Antonio, Texas Date Reviewed: May 20, 1999
Duration Product Used:
less than 1 month
Bottom Line:
This is a great bike with the best componets I could find on a bike in it's price range, bought it for $430 with free lifetime tuneups. I've had this bike for two weeks and have ridden it nonstop. After beating it up on downhills and cross country, it still rides great. The only thing I would like to upgrade, is the fork and maybe the rims later on because the front one is slightly bent, can barely notice it, though.
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Submitted by
krkdnose
a Weekend Warrior
from Boston, MA Date Reviewed: May 13, 1999
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Similar Products Used:
Marin Hawk Hill Gary Fisher Marlin Trek 830 AL Haro Escape A7.1
Bottom Line:
I love this bike. It's definitely the best bike in its class for the money. The components are way better than the ones that come on other bikes in this price range. Sure, the shock is low end, but how can you complain for this price? It rides great and looks great. I changed the grip-shift shifters to STX-RC rapid fires, but it was free. Overall, great bike.
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Submitted by
Jared Orr
a weekend warrior
from Austin, Texas Date Reviewed: January 25, 1999
Bottom Line:
I looked around at the local bike shops and found that the M60 offered the most for the money. I have already put about 160 miles on it and have had no problems except for a slight creaking that has developed. I upgraded my fork to a 99 Judy XC 80mm. This bike performs great off road, and is still pretty fast on the street.
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Submitted by
john chung
a weekend warrior
from Austin Date Reviewed: January 12, 1999
Bottom Line:
Great bike!! One of the best deal out there. I bought the bike for $380(410 with tax) and with free tune-up. Great bike for the beginners. one upgrade to think about is a rapid fire shifter. overall this bike is the best deal out there.
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Submitted by
Mark Campbell
a weekend warrior
from PA Date Reviewed: November 10, 1998
Bottom Line:
I spent more time looking for my new bike than I did looking for my last car. The local bike shops in my area carry Specialized, Cannondale, GT, Trek, Diamondback and Raleigh. I rode quite a few bikes and to tell you the truth did not notice much difference in the ride so I made my pick based on who gave you the most for the money and Raleigh came out on top. I also liked the local bike shop who I bought from because he provides free lifetime tune-ups. The one thing I upgraded to was rapid fire shifting but this only cost me $15. The bike shop also swapped me a set of tires with a better road tread in the center. I have ridden this bike for only 5 hours over a mix of road and trails and absolutely love it. I did notice that on the trail one day I knocked the front rim out just a whee bit but its not that bad and the LBS will fix for nothing.
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