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Submitted by
Aardvark
a Weekend Warrior
from Glen Head, NY, US
Date Reviewed: September 27, 2008 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Purchased At: | Gift | | Strengths: | It is Durable. I have been riding my M50 for 15 years now, since April 1993 and just had a major overhaul done with new sprockets, chain and spokes. I have had new tires and brakes but it took 15 years to wear down the major components. I am mostly on the road now but in the past I did a lot of off-road cycling with it. | | Weaknesses: | None | | Similar Products Used: | None | | Bike Setup: | Factory original except new seat, light and bell. | | Bottom Line: | An excellent all terrain bicycle. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Rhonda White
a Cross Country Rider
from Lake Mary, FL, USA
Date Reviewed: January 6, 2008 | | Favorite Trail: | VA Creeper & Seminol Wekiva | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$350.00 | | Purchased At: | Adventures Damascus, VA | | Strengths: | Great warrior of a bike. I've beaten it on rough trails, babied it on pavement, she takes a lickin' and keeps on bring me home! | | Weaknesses: | None that I've found! | | Similar Products Used: | I've had Raleighs since childhood. Why mess with a good thing? | | Bike Setup: | Factory orig, except added upright Specialized hand grips. | | Bottom Line: | LOVE MY RALEIGH M-50!
I ride her 3-10 miles 3-4 days a week, and then do longer tours on pleasant weekends (20-45 miles). She'll climb a tree in low gear, and burn the wind in high.
You can't go wrong with this bike, especially at this kind of price!
I was offered a hardly-used Cannondale (less that 25 miles on it) but, after trying it out on a 10-mile ride, passed. I couldn't wait to get back to my M-50! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
G
a Cross Country Rider
from Clovis, NM
Date Reviewed: March 5, 2007 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$400.00 | | Purchased At: | Schwinn Shop | | Bottom Line: | I bought this bike specifically to ride to and from work (about a 5 mile ride each way). I have put over 1000 miles on it every year since i bought it. The only problems i have had is the seat has worn out and the rear sprockets are worn. These problems i have only notice over the last year. I love this bike and dont plan on replacing it any time soon. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mike
a
from Austin
Date Reviewed: May 13, 2006 | | Favorite Trail: | The Nut | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Strengths: | Strong bike. Takes some abuse and keeps it's mouth shut. I got this bike as a hand-me-down from my dad and rode the hell out of it and it's still very much alive and kickin'. If I hadn't just recently gotten a job and a subsequently purchased a new bike, I'd still be thrashing this bike around the trails. | | Weaknesses: | While it is a strong bike, it's still a rigid/rough ride. Late into it's comission, the rear derailleur was acting up, esp when going into 1st gear, it would skip too far and go off the gear. I tried to adjust it, but...no help. Aside from that, theres nothing! | | Bottom Line: | IMO a great bike. Does great on non technical, fairly flat trails or urban riding but can keep up with technical downhills and climbs. Perfect bike for a beginner MTBer or someone who just needs a bike. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
dan gibbs
a Weekend Warrior
from citrus hts, ca sac
Date Reviewed: March 27, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | American River Bike Trail | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Purchased At: | Various trash heaps | | Strengths: | Seems to have more positive reviews then negitive ones. | | Weaknesses: | None! I just think she's the best! | | Similar Products Used: | Brand new Specailzed Crossroad hybrid. | | Bike Setup: | Blue-green frame,no suspension. sz:20 '98 ??? | | Bottom Line: | In Sacramento a few times a year the county comes by and hauls away shrubs and just about anything you concider junk that you pile in front of your house on the street.
It started out with just a set of wheels. Then the next time it was time to dump I came across a M-50 frame in a pile of junk on my way home from work. She still had the crank, handlebars and fork. So I picked her up, brushed the dust off her and hauled her home. Scouting the piles of trash along the streets in my neighborhood I found a "Eagle" derailer for the rear on a bike buried under a ton of trash. The chain,from some old Magna up the street from my home.
With the exception of the front derailer the whole bike costed nothing but time. When I first got her together and took her on her first ride I did "the test". I removed my hands from the handlebar and......
She was as true as can be. The gears worked, the breaks stopped and the best thing, was her price. I prefer the M-50 I built more then the Specialized I bought brand new. She's a smooth ride and handles great. I ride to work almost everyday, (10 miles one-way.)and I always mount the M-50. The Raleigh M-50 is a great piece of trash if you ask me. Everyone should find one! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Robert
a Cross Country Rider
from Georgia...quite rural
Date Reviewed: February 1, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | Golf course maintanence trails | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$310.00 | | Purchased At: | Star Bike Shop | | Strengths: | Upleval Components, Stiff frame, crisp overall | | Weaknesses: | Tires and Seat wore out quickly(yet it was kept outdoors) | | Similar Products Used: | Walmart Junk | | Bike Setup: | Rock Shocks T2 suspension fork, 3 new seats, Michelin WildGripper Hot S rear tire, Michilin WildGripper Original up front, currently replacing rear cassete sprokets and chain w/ IG90 Shimano Chain. | | Bottom Line: | My parents bought me this bike when I was 10, in May of 1998 as a 97 model. I didn't know much about bikes then but my parents knew that I loved riding and thought...Why go through 12 cheap walmart bikes when I could have one of the best? I had already worked my way through one walmart bike that had gone to the dump and was well on my way to breaking another. So they bought it. I loved it, it was perfect for where I lived which was an island community in Savannah that was being developed. It being developed there were many trails available and I rode them relentlessly. Jumps. Bumps. Wreaks. You name it. After a year(my next BDay), while I was gone on a ski trip i came back and found RockShock T2's newly fitted. It had taken a while to get the right size and fit ordered for my bike and I still believe it was not installed properly by the local bike shop. Had I taken it to the Raleigh Authorized Dealer this probably would not have happened. Anyway, the bike has been great for all my needs, and I believe anybody who has any problem with the bike just expects too much for the money or didn't have it serviced regularly enough or at all. Bikes dont stay adjusted you know. All the components are tough and this year, instead of upgrading to 9sp. I decided just to replace my cassete and chain because it had been slipping. Also the new michelin tires are great...although thier rolling resistance on pavement is somewhat worse than the AT Kenda's that came stock. This is not that much of a compromise when I get out on the trail. The bike will be five years old this May and it will probably not be replaced for a long while. Awesome buy. Sharp looking. Durable. FAST. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Pete
a
from Woodstock CT
Date Reviewed: November 9, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | bigelow hollow state park | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$350.00 | | Purchased At: | Scotts Cyclery | | Strengths: | the bike has good handling and shifting. It shifts better then any bike I have ever had. It is also very durable | | Weaknesses: | the handle bars are a little easy to rust because of the material. I would prefer a more durable brand. | | Bottom Line: | This is one of the best bikes I have ever rode. Myself and any body else that has ridden it agree that it is a very nice bike. I wouldn't trade it for anything. I am a 14 year old male and this bike is perfect for me | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Sparkely Beefman
a Weekend Warrior
from Stephenson, VA USA
Date Reviewed: July 25, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | what ever i find i ride | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Strengths: | hmn, lets see, well it roles,
that pretty well covers it | | Weaknesses: | oh, where to begin... | | Similar Products Used: | lot-o-testing afterward and regretting
let's just leave it at that | | Bike Setup: | same as factory only with bar ends and straps | | Bottom Line: | Alright, it is seemingly impossible to even begin to describe the crap I've had to go through because of this bike. It is not a good choice, even if you have $300 to blow, 75 pounds of candy would work out better for you. It is a heavy ride, at a feathery 32+ pounds getting it up hills sucks just about as much as the RST shocks, which for me bottom out at a plush 1/4 of an inch, good ol' RST. As for the tires; grade A crap all the way, never been able to grip with them. Shifting was smooth for the first month or so but started to reak once the new bike shine wore off. The only good thing I can think of about this bike would have to be the bar grips, man are those things squishy, but that is just about it, and $300 for a pair of decent bar grips really is not that great of a deal. My bottom line; if you really want to add misery and regret to your biking experience, Raleigh M50 all the way. Otherwise go ahead and hang on to that $300, save up, buy a Cannondale, and be happy. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Joel
a Cross Country Rider
from Hanford, Ca, USA
Date Reviewed: June 8, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Strengths: | It's the best Value well.......ever | | Weaknesses: | none worth every penny, seriously don't listen to any bull**** that other people write in they're reviews | | Bike Setup: | 99 Raleigh M-50 with all original parts except pedals, wheels, and seat | | Bottom Line: | the best entry level bike there is.If you've been riding some really cheap piece of crap bike and you're getting nowhere buy this, I used to think I sucked and now I'm sooo into mountain biking and I love it. I've bent wheels but who the hell doesn't bend wheels? Also the seat is very comfortable but not very durable and if it gets wet it doesn't dry for like three days. Big pain in the ass if it's cold. Also I broke the axle on one of the pedals and broke the plastic away from the axle on the other. this is an awesome bike though, esecially now that it's alluminum for the 2000 models. Definitly a must buy if you want to start mountain biking or already do and aren't happy with your low end bike. This bike blows anything else away that you'll see for 400 or less for sure, even most bikes you'll see for even more | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ben Andrea
a Cross Country Rider
from Wilmington, NC
Date Reviewed: May 30, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Wilmington's rock quarry | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Strengths: | I bought this bike used and upgraded the fork and seat and other little stuff, it is really a solid bike. I have the older model with the green to blue fade paint, and the oversized frame. I beat the trails daily and have had no problems with my M-50. | | Weaknesses: | none. | | Similar Products Used: | none. | | Bike Setup: | Raleigh M-50 frame, Rock Shox Jett T2, Shimano components w/ rapidfire | | Bottom Line: | Great affordable bike, holds up strong. Raleigh is a hot company, they make good bikes. The M-80 is the official bike of the North Carolina State Universtiy police-in Raleigh, NC. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Brent
a Weekend Warrior
from Golden, CO
Date Reviewed: October 9, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Chimney Gulch Trail | | Duration Product Used: |
3 months | | Strengths: |
Strong Frame. Fairly lightweight. VERY comfortable seat. Good brakes and steering. Good deal for the money. | | Weaknesses: |
The RST 260 suspension is terrible. I want to upgrade it when i get some $$$.
Also, the gears seem to wear very fast. The rims aren't very strong either. | | Similar Products Used: |
piece o'trash wal-mart bike, Trek 6000. | | Bottom Line: | This is a great entry bike for mtn biking. Very affordable. The gearset and suspension will definitely be the first two things I upgrade. But it has a good basic set-up and should last for a long time. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dan Lefler
a Weekend Warrior
from Michigan
Date Reviewed: August 27, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
2 Years | | Strengths: |
great for low weight people! Perfect for the weekend rider. | | Weaknesses: |
Doesn't shift very well at slower speeds. | | Bottom Line: | Great for the price! ****! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dale
a Cross-Country Rider
from Calimesa, CA
Date Reviewed: August 9, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
less than 1 month | | Strengths: |
Competent Shimano componentry
Smooth ride
Price | | Weaknesses: |
For the price, none | | Similar Products Used: |
94 GT Tempest with 98 XT components | | Bike Setup: |
99 M50 - CroMo frame, RST 260 fork, stock components | | Bottom Line: | I bought this bike for my girlfriend after looking at a lot of similarly priced bikes. I got it for $269, and I am really surprised at how well it works for such a small price. The fork is low end, but for what she'll be riding on it's perfect. The ride is very smooth compared to my aluminum GT. It climbs fairly well with the stock gears. If you're looking for a nice bike that would take well to upgrading the components on, this is definitely worth looking at. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ryan Wilson
a Weekend Warrior
from stephenson, Va
Date Reviewed: July 3, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
anything thats fast and rough | | Duration Product Used: |
less than 1 month | | Strengths: |
2000 model ALUMINUM frame! Shimano shifters and brakes. Wonderful frame to upgrade on ( hint hint»»»»the §hocks) | | Weaknesses: |
rst shocks arent the best | | Similar Products Used: |
piece-o-crap pacific bike. | | Bike Setup: |
m-50, w/ rst260 shocks. shimano shifters&brakes | | Bottom Line: | i recently pruchased the '2000 model from a local dealer. I had to wait a few extra weeks to get it (the '2000s hadnt shipped yet). Its the same price as the '99 model but comes with a sweet aluminum frame and a few other minor upgrades. The rst 260 shocks arent the best.. but hey its still a steal for $350! The brakes are great, and shifting is very nice( just a tad bit of trouble, nothing big).. all thanks to shimano. If your looking for a wonderful bike at a VERY good price.. get this puppy. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
kevin
a Downhiller
from TN
Date Reviewed: June 6, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
tested or demo'ed only | | Strengths: |
strong frame | | Weaknesses: |
TIRES: dont grip worth ****.caused me to endo twice
BRAKES:they stop ok, but NOT on a descent at 30º or more
SHIFTING: the shifters are ok but the deralluirs arent any good.
SHOCK:the rst 260 is hard as a rock.didnt help any what so ever. i could only get about 1 1/2 inches out of it. | | Similar Products Used: |
wal-mart bikes | | Bike Setup: |
stock setup | | Bottom Line: | this is a really bad bike. i didnt like it at all. the crapy tires kept digging into the ground (front) and cause me to endo twice. but with a better shock, different rear derraluir, better brakes, and different tires this wouldnt be a bad bike. | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Randy
a Weekend Warrior
from Dallas, TX
Date Reviewed: May 30, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
My 10 Acre Backyard | | Duration Product Used: |
3 months | | Strengths: |
Great set up for any bike under $400, can't be beat! | | Weaknesses: |
Shifting is marginal | | Similar Products Used: |
Various Specialized and Diamondbacks | | Bike Setup: |
The Raleigh M50 with the RST 260 front shock is great for an old geezer like me (38) | | Bottom Line: | If you are looking for an entry level bike save your time and money and go directly to the nearest Raleigh Dealer. I wish I would have found this review site earlier. Nothing and I mean Nothing compares to the great value this bike is! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Lars R.
a Weekend Warrior
from Houston, TX.
Date Reviewed: May 1, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Ho Chi Minh Trail in Memorial Park | | Duration Product Used: |
less than 1 month | | Strengths: |
Excellent handling, smooth shifting (what else would you expect from Shimano?), excellent braking (again, thanks to Shimano). | | Weaknesses: |
None that I have found. | | Similar Products Used: |
Had a Diamond Back Sorrento. The Raleigh blows it away! Far more intense bike! | | Bottom Line: | Basically, I feel that this bike is an EXCELLENT deal for the money.(Especially from Sun & Ski Sports in Houston. If you go, gotta ask for Mark!) Got mine for $319 (new '99 model). It came with the RST 260 shocks, Shimano V-Brakes & a Shimano deraileur. Rides great!!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mister
a Weekend Warrior
from Y
Date Reviewed: April 26, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Wissahickon Park | | Duration Product Used: |
2 Years | | Strengths: |
The seat is comfortable, but that is about all this thing is good for. | | Weaknesses: |
The shifters blow, the fork bent twice, I've gone through 4 rims, the chain keeps skipping. | | Bottom Line: | THIS BIKE SUCKS. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
kylle Guff
a Weekend Warrior
from Vermont
Date Reviewed: April 21, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
any were outdoors | | Duration Product Used: |
1 Year | | Strengths: |
The strengths of the bike are the rst 260 front suspension. It is a great beginer bike. Over all it has a pretty strong frame.The brakes also work exelent. I love my M50!!!!! | | Weaknesses: |
I noticed that all the sprokets wear down fast. They shoulld make them stronger. | | Similar Products Used: |
Just huffy bikes | | Bike Setup: |
rst 260 | | Bottom Line: | I recomend you to get this bike it is a great ride. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Chris
a Weekend Warrior
from Jones
Date Reviewed: April 14, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
less than 1 month | | Similar Products Used: |
Specialized Rock Hopper
GT Timberline | | Bike Setup: |
M50 RST FORK | | Bottom Line: | Well I feel better now...I just bought mine new for $290.00 with RST shocks. Without the shock the bike is $200.00, How can anyone complain about that?? Everyone needs something to complain about I guess.. Complain, Complain, Complain then die. Love Jesus, be good and Go to Heaven | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Stephen Riley
a Weekend Warrior
from Helena, MT
Date Reviewed: April 1, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
less than 1 month | | Strengths: |
Very good for the money. Solid frame that is worth upgrading in the future. Comfortable ride. Decent components for recreational use. | | Weaknesses: |
Have had some opportunity with shifting on largest and smallest cogs in three gear ranges. May just need some simple adjustments. | | Similar Products Used: |
Rode GT's, Trek, Specialized, and Giant. | | Bike Setup: |
Has RTS shock, STX rear deraileur, decent seat, v-brakes, and grip shift. Added bar ends. | | Bottom Line: | The M50 is a good bike for the money. I'm 6'3 and 225 lbs., this was one of the few bikes that felt comfortable. I didn't want to spend an arm and a leg, yet. It has STX deraileur, RST shock, decent seat, good frame worth upgrading, solid ride, and decent components. Will probably do some upgrades in future. Rides as well or better on fire roads, moderate single track, and general use duties, than bikes I've spent hundreds more on. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
williemon
a weekend warrior
from Georgia
Date Reviewed: January 20, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
Releigh M50. I bought 2. One for me,one for my wife. Bought the 97 models without shocks. I figured if you want shocks, buy quality ones and install them on the bike. I bought them in may 98 for $600.00 for both. So far they are great. We are not major bike riders but I used to ride about 15 years ago daily. I would ride both on road and off with 2 old bikes I had. I never had a mountain bike before but I like these. From reading, I feel these bikes have good quality components that will probably outlast me. They feel good, sturdy, and shift right on the money. I have been on a few trails here in Georgia and some dirt roads as well as on pavement. My best trip so far was to Sole (I think thats how you spell it) in south west North Carolina. It goes around lake Fontana I think. Good trip. Only problems so far is shifter needed adj. and seat came loose. I felt like those things should be expected. Well thats it for me. I suppose a more experienced rider would be able to pick out more things but for a budding rider that may not be more than an occasional rider, or even a daily rider thats does not need hard core equipment, this is a good bike. I give it 4 peppers cause im sure there are better bikes out there but for this price I think these bikes will live a long while. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Gary Grove
a weekend warrior
from New Orleans
Date Reviewed: January 19, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
The 1999 M-50 is an excellent bike for the money. I paid 299.00 for mine and could'nt be happier. The bike feels so precise and smooth. I had a Raleigh road bike from England back in 83 and I am happy to see the Mountain bikes are every bit as good as that bike was. I recommend this bike to everyone. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
John Kroll
a weekend warrior
from Michigan
Date Reviewed: January 13, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
the 22 inch frame handles soneone my size 6'2 230 lb easily. It feels solid.
The only problems a couple broken spokes, and a flat tire.
I've ridden about a 1000 miles over Michigan streets (pot-holes, rail-road tracks, curbs, ect)
handles ok except on ice | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Matt Kaufman
a weekend warrior
from Pennsylvania, USA
Date Reviewed: December 23, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
My friend has this bike and it is OK. I have a Trek 820, and it rides much nicer,and just feels better. Plus for $360 dollars, you should be able to get atleast a cheap shock!!! I would go with Trek anyday. It does not shift nice either. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Paul Batten
a downhiller
from GA
Date Reviewed: October 1, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
love the bike rst shocks r great and the brakres are a little tight at first but then u get used to them. has bad gaershifting. in my opinion everyone shoud get the m-50, but remember to get accessories or else the bike looks like shi+. also get a new gear shift | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Kyle
a cross-country rider
from
Date Reviewed: August 15, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I had this bike and wasnt happy with it. The only great thing about this bike is I was able to buy the 97 version for only 330 dollars. I only rode it twice and the fork bent, the headset broke, the front dearailler doesnt work rite. Also the brakes need to be tightened constantly and the welds are sloppy. 2 stars because of the price and the lightweight for chromo | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ryan Wright
a cross-country rider
from methuen massachusetts
Date Reviewed: August 12, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
i love this bike!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i got it in late 96 when the prices go down and got it brand new with some barends and a bottle cage for $250, the thing rocks!! i'v brought it to sunday river, killington and loon mountain ski resorts and biked there and its awesome!!
since i bought it i've put on a longer stem added an indy c front fork and lx v brakes with this setup i am in heaven!!!!well boyz see you later!!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Arend keiji Adams
a weekend warrior
from Jax, FL
Date Reviewed: May 24, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I just recently purchased my M-50 and I only have one thing to say It kicks ass GOOD BIKE FOR THE BUCKS.Well I tried to post this but I need 50 words or more. So I ride mainly technical, singletrack, well basically all types of conditions. we don't have mountains in Florida, but ride Hardrock at Ocala and you will beat yourself. The M-50 chewed through it all with only my rims getting untrue which is easy enough to fix or upgrade, but I have to admit it could be due to inexperience because each time I true them and ride the roots better I find I tweaked them less and less. The M-50 ROCKS!! Ride it. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Piere Laforte
a downhiller
from CA
Date Reviewed: May 18, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
It is an easy to research for yourself FACT that no matter what you want to spend, you will always get a better bike with higher model components if you get a Raleigh over ANY other brand bike out there! The last few years, every model has gotten better in the Raleigh line too! I bought an M-200 entry level aluminum bike in 96, and this year you can go way down to the M-80 model (which is now aluminum this year) and has better parts on it (including handlebars) than my 96 M-200! My girlfriend has the M-40, and is finaly able to keep up with me on the trails. I invite everyone out there who is hesitant in buying the M-50 (or any Raleigh) to go to the bike stores in your area and check out every other bike that goes for the same price as the Raleigh you are interested in, and see how they have used derailers and other components of a few levels down from what is on the Raleigh! Raleigh is probably the oldest bike manufacturer around. They made the first steel bike back when everyone else was making them out of cast iron! (a long time ago!) I had to get my first Raleigh sent over seas from England where they were made, but now they also make them in the USA! I still have my Raleigh from the 70's and it still rides great, although the bikes made today are MUCH lighter and contain more aluminum rust-free parts! Don't get me wrong, Trek and the others make great bikes too, but you have to pay more for them to get a model that is comparable with the same components as the lower priced Raleigh. Check it out for yourself!
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Submitted by
Tim Gotta
a downhiller
from U.S.A. Montana
Date Reviewed: May 16, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
In my opinion the Raleigh M 50 is great!!! My raesons for this is because they are selling it economicly, it comes with a shock, great frame, and great components. But not only that they are priced great!!! I bought a 98 and i am a hard bikest and nothing has gone wrong. Greaght bike paid 380 dollars love. Keep up the good Raleigh!!!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Bob
a weekend warrior
from Sultan, Wa
Date Reviewed: May 12, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Nice bike. Got a '98 and love it! First bike I've ever owned with
shocks. Good brakes. Grip shift is nice and smooth. If you're
looking for alot of bike for a few $$$$'s then this is it. Paid
$379.00 for it at a local shop. Had a rear bearing go bad but the
dealer fixed it no sweat. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Brian
a weekend warrior
from Bozeman Montana
Date Reviewed: April 25, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I was looking for a tough, simple, cheap bike and I found it. I paid $280 for last year's model - I tried a couple of $400 models but I liked the feel of this one better.The only thing I didn't like was the seat (couldn't adjust the angle, and the cloth cover soaked up water like crazy) or the grips (which leave some cool patterns in your hands) but those were easy enough to change.If your budget is low, it's a great value. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dimitri
a downhiller
from Cleveland, Ohio
Date Reviewed: February 10, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I got a '98 M-50 best bike i ever owned. The RST shock is great for the price came with water bottle cage,toe clips,and bar ends. Pretty light for it's size i like the oversized tubes.I had a M-20 that got stolen thank God it was a real piece of crap. I go trailriding often and have no problems. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Phil
a cross-country rider
from New Jersey
Date Reviewed: January 7, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
For about $300 you get a great Rigid bike like the Raleigh M-50. It has quality components better then most around it's price. It is pretty light and can go over almost anything. I am going to get a Gary Fisher Supercaliber or MT Tam, but this bike was a great entry-level bike for me. A definite entry level bike for anyone! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Bob
a weekend warrior
from
Date Reviewed: December 24, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
To Ben Doonsmallboy your sick mister, no room for weirdos like you on the net. Speaking of the M50 I think it is a great bike for the money. Just bought two for 279.00 each. The bike has good components, better than the bikes at that price range. Believe it to be an excellent entry level bike. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ben Doonsmallboy
a downhiller
from Garry Glitters house
Date Reviewed: December 22, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I found this bike to be a absolute dream - espsecially when you take the saddle off and ride it bare back on a rough and ready downhill course (if you know what I mean). I personnally ehjoy riding my bike in suspenders and stiletto heels for a quick turn on.
How many small boy's can you fit on a Raleigh M50? i hear you ask.
I found you can fit around 5 on with one bending over the bars with his arse in your face and the other balancing on the front wheel in a sugestive manner.I would actually give it 10 stars but they wont let me do it.
The ecstasy rating is a nice round and smooth 100%.
So the total orgasm factor is 10/10. NICE. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dylan
a weekend warrior
from NY
Date Reviewed: September 11, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I have a 18 '95 M50 w/ rapid fire, which feels heavier than the newer models (figures, bikes get lighter by the year). I've put barends to help me climb better, replaced the seat (to a Coda 900). The original Alivio parts are holding up pretty well. All I had to do was change the chain. Right now, the whole bike's caked with mud, and it's beautiful. Great bike. When I have more $$$, I might get a Raleigh M400. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mario Orellana
a weekend warrior
from Chile
Date Reviewed: September 10, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Raleigh M50 is the best | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
John
a weekend warrior
from Pitts.
Date Reviewed: August 27, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
This bike sucks. Should have shopped around, I could have gotten better parts on most any other bike for less money | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ellis
a weekend warrior
from NY
Date Reviewed: August 25, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Simply the best entry-level mountain bike, period. I've compared Specialized's, Trek's, Diamondback's, & Jamis's lower-end models, and the M50 came out on top with decent parts/good looks/feel/price combo. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jeremy
a cross-country rider
from Cold Spring, NY
Date Reviewed: August 25, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
It figures that some guy who can't even spell will trash this bike. Sure, it'a bit heavy, but what do you expect for $250-300? It's also as sturdy as my Chevy S-10 longbed. I have mountains in my backyard, and the M50 tackles them just fine. I have a 95 model, and agree with one reviewer that the back feels lighter than on the the newer ones. Great set-up at a reasonable price. Too bad Raleigh isn't as popular as Trek or Specialized. Raleigh's mountain bike team used to kick ass. Kudos. | | Overall Rating: |
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$ 360.00
