Raleigh airlite 300 2011

[fossala]

What do you guys think about this bike? I am looking at getting one what do you think if I can get a new one for 470? It has carbon forks and has tiagra throughout.

 

[vickster]

Didn't you just buy a new bike?

 

[fossala]

It was too big, hurt my back. Sold it for 450 (100 more than I paid). Using money to buy one that fits.

 

[vickster]

Didn't you pay £300? Good profit in 2 days!

Review of the Raleigh http://www.220triathlon.com/gear-review/raleigh-airlite-300

 

[fossala]

310. But that is what I thought. It is a shame to get rid but it was really hurting my back.

Wrong year, completely different spec.

 

[vickster]

Fair enough. Changing stem is usually a good way to go - didn't you say you are 6ft and it's a 56cm, surprised too big, was old bike quite small?

 

[fossala]

My old bike was a 56 the allez was a 58. Felt uncomfortable after around 8/9 miles. I didn't think 2cm would make that much of a difference. I road a 60 giant for a while, that was WAY to big.

 

[vickster]

Ah 58cm is quite big - Specialized say 6ft-6ft3 for the 58cm, is your height in your legs or body.
The Allez is an aggressive geometry which may also explain the discomfort.
Can you get a decent testride on the Raleigh?

 

[fossala]

It would be from wiggle so no. I am also looking at a defy 3 2012.

 

[jowwy]

i would go with the defy 3 - more of a relaxed geometry over the raleigh airlite

 

[fossala]

I'm leaning towards the raliegh. Do they still make good bikes?

 

[vickster]

I think they got bought by Far Eastern Venture Capitalists a few years back, no longer any ties to Nottingham as far as I know...meant to make decent bikes given the cost

 

[fossala]

I cannot find a single review on the 300. I want a bike that can rival the allez I just sold.

 

[vickster]

Well the Allez was £700 new, so that's the ballpark

Cube are very highly regarded but more money

 

[fossala]

RRP for the airlite is 750. It has tiagra throughout but I'm worried about the frame as it is very cheap.