It Has Arrived - Raleigh Airlite 400

[Octet]

Ok,

After much discussion with you very helpful guys (thanks again), and purchasing the Raleigh Airlite 400 for a bargain price, I am pleased to say it arrived at 20:00 today!

I have only gone up to the end of a private Clos (I think you guys on the mainland call it a Cul-de-Sac?) and back as it is dark and I don't have any lights on it yet but even in that short time I am in love with it
I shall post some pictures in the morning as it is too dark to photograph it at night without having the flash flare up the photo.
I shall also post in the 'Riders Tales' section in the morning when I take it out for a proper ride (weather permitting).

Thanks again for helping me choose it!
Pictures and stories on the way!

 

[mcshroom]

 

[Alex11]

Congrats!

 

[roadrash]

you cant beat a new bike ..(well you can with a big stick ,but why would you)

 

[Deleted member 20519]

That's a fine looking bike. Can't wait for the pics

 

[Octet]

Thanks,
I had to remove the pedal straps and toe piece because otherwise I know I'm going to end up flat on my backside if I need to stop.
So now it is just the bare pedals, but in truth I don't think I am at the stage where I need the additional power on the lift.

 

[Manonabike]

In time you can try the pedal straps and see how you feel. Maybe with more experience on the bike you like them straps after all

Congratulations anyway..... I look forward to seeing those pics tomorrow.

 

[Octet]

Here she is, just snapped a few pictures:

 

[Andrew_Culture]

I really like the look of the airlite, I was offered last year's model for £479 at my lbs, and I dare say that if I had of had the cash I would have bought it!


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Sent from.... somewhere between my lugoles.

 

[Octet]

This is the 2011 model as well.
I had the opportunity to negotiate it but thanks to my rubbish bartering skills I started the offer at £450 down from £500 (reduced from £750 already though)

 

[defy-one]

Nice bike - congratulations. I'm really liking the dedicated 6 x 4 shed just for the bike
The mrs is hinting i should do likewise as we currently have 5 bikes between us

 

[Octet]

Nice bike - congratulations. I'm really liking the dedicated 6 x 4 shed just for the bike
The mrs is hinting i should do likewise as we currently have 5 bikes between us

Hehe, it unfortunately isn't solely for that bike. Standing behind me are two old mountain bikes (one being my old ride) and a shed load () of half full paint tins.

 

[Cletus Van Damme]

Nice bike and a great spec for the money. Guy at work has a Raleigh Avanti Pro with 105 fitted and it is a lovely light bike, seem to get way more for the cash than Specialized, Giant etc.

 

[Manonabike]

Yep, I like the bike too

 

[Alex11]

It's a very stylish and slick bike