A good bike from a great company
Review of Raleigh USA Bicycle Company USA Bicycle Company Grand Sport by
 Bennyboy_r
Advantages: Very light and durable, easy gear changing and very fast
Disadvantages: toe caps can be difficult for beginners
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F. Derailleur: Shimano 2200
R. Derailleur: ShimanoTiagra
Shift Lever: Shimano Sora 8spd
Brake Levers: Shimano Sora/Tektro Inline
Brakes: Tektro Dual Pivot
Cog Set: Shimano HG50 8spd (12-25t)
Rims: Alex DA-16 Double wall
Tires: Vittoria Zaffiro 700x25c
Pedals: Road Pedals w/clips and straps
Handlebar: Alloy Road
Stem: Alloy Ahead 10deg
Seatpost: Alloy Micro adjust 27.2mm
Saddle: Avenir Road
Headset: Integrated 1-1/8
Colors: Silver/Black
Chain: Shimano HG50
Hubset: (F) Alloy Joytech, QR 32h (R) Alloy Joytech QR 32h Cassette
Spokes: 14g Stainless Steel
Grips: Raleigh w/Gel
Extras: Rack & Fender mounts, Cateye reflector set, Clear Coat, Owners Manual *these may not be included, depending on retailer*...
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KARVE up the streets on this MTB
Review of Claud Butler Karve Mountain Bike by
davesonic
Advantages: Price, Ride, Street Cred !!
Disadvantages: Hard seat for long rides !
...Having used an MBK Raider hartdail for the last 10 years, and seeing all this new suspension technology coming in, I was tempted to purchase a new Mountain Bike. After looking at all the options :- hardtail, front suspension only, front and rear suspension, I decided to go for the Claud Butler Karve Full Suspension Bike. The price was £400, and for this you get an all alloy frame and rear swingarm, front Suntour MG81 with preload adjusters and disc mounts, rear RS-I alloy shock, Alivio 24 speed with Acera STI shifters, front Grimeca cable disk brake, rear Vuelta alloy 'v' brake, Tioga aheadset, Vuelta tyres and Airline 1 rims, Zoom stem, QR front and rear, QR seatpost plus Tioga Multi Control 2 seat with Kevlar sided panels (which can be a bit painful on long rides! ) (phew !!). The ride itself it very lively, giving great control...
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