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<strong>2007</strong> <strong>Raleigh</strong> Bicycles<br />
XXIX<br />
Mountain<br />
Color: Dirty Red<br />
42 SPECIFICATIONS:<br />
Sizes: SM, MD, LG<br />
Frame: 29˝ 4130 Butted Cromo<br />
w/CNC Dropouts w/Replaceable Insert<br />
Fork: 29˝ 4130 Cromo w/Disc Tabs<br />
Cranks: Truvativ Fire X SS 32t w/Alloy Guard<br />
Bottom Bracket: Truvativ External Bearing<br />
Gear: 20t Cog<br />
Chain: KMC<br />
Hub (F): Alloy QR Disc, 32h<br />
Hub (R): Alloy QR Single Speed Disc Cassette, 32h<br />
Spokes: 14g DT Swiss Champion<br />
Rims: WTB Speed Disc 29˝, 32h<br />
Pedals: Test Ride<br />
Headset: Ahead 1-1/8<br />
Handlebar: Easton EA50 31.8<br />
Grips: <strong>Raleigh</strong><br />
Stem: Easton EA30 31.8<br />
Brakes: Avid BB5 Disc 6˝ Rotors<br />
Brake Levers: Avid FR-5<br />
Tires: WTB ExiWolf 29x2.3<br />
Seat: WTB Laser V Comp<br />
Seatpost: Easton EA30 27.2mm<br />
What kind of bike is that, anyway<br />
What is a twenty-nine inch bicycle Plainly put, the currently popular bicycles being<br />
called “29’ers” are mountain bikes with 700c (road diameter) wheels. Tire and wheel<br />
size nomenclature can be frustratingly complex, so let’s keep it simple – 29-inch<br />
wheels and 700c wheels are actually the same. You can interchange the tires and<br />
wheels, there is no difference at all – it’s just a “name thing.” So 29-inch equals 700c.<br />
It’s that simple. Well, sort of.<br />
So why put 29-inch wheels on a perfectly good mountain bike<br />
For starters, it can be shown that a 29-inch wheel maintains<br />
more momentum once moving, is more stable and has increased<br />
traction due to its larger tire contact patch, rolls over objects<br />
easier, and travels farther for each pedal revolution. 26-inch<br />
advocates believe a conventional mountain bike accelerates and<br />
brakes faster, and is nimbler handling in tight situations.<br />
Ultimately it comes down to riding style – 26-inch for riders who<br />
like tight, twisty trails with frequent accelerations and decelerations,<br />
and 29-inch wheels for riders who prefer flowing trails, fire<br />
roads, and occasional riding on pavement. So take a test ride<br />
and see what all the fuss is about, but be forewarned - riding<br />
a <strong>Raleigh</strong> XXIX or XXIX+G may cause rational adults to make<br />
spontaneous additions to their bike collection!
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