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Raleigh Detour 4.5 Bike - 2009

Item # 784385

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Running an errand? Or maybe wanting to get out and enjoy some fresh air? The Raleigh Detour 4.5 bike is a comfortable companion that will carry you there.

Aluminum frame is lightweight and sturdy; flat handlebar encourages an upright riding position for greater comfort and visibility
Shimano crankset, front and rear derailleurs provide easy pedaling and shifting through all 24 speeds; geared for hills as well as flats
Shimano EF-50 EZ-Fire trigger shifters are intuitively easy to use and deliver smooth shifting
Tektro V-brakes control both wheels, providing smooth, responsive deceleration
Quick 700c wheels are outfitted with puncture-resistant Kenda hybrid tires for excellent rolling performance on bike paths and streets alike
Microadjustable suspension seatpost offers bump-smoothing comfort for all-day riding
Convenient platform pedals accept most casual shoes
Specs are subject to change

After its initial break-in period you might notice your bicycle performing less responsively than the day you brought it home. Not to worry, this is typical of all new bicycles and simply reflects that cables have stretched or their housings have seated themselves into final position. To keep running at peak performance, all REI bicycles come with a FREE warranty tune-up, which should be accomplished between the first 100-200 miles of riding or after the first two months if you're accumulating miles less quickly. Contact your nearest REI bike shop for details and an appointment for this important service.

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Raleigh Detour 4.5 Bike - 2009 Specs

Specification	Description
Frame	Aluminum
Fork	Aluminum hybrid
Crankset	Shimano FC-M191 48/38/28
Bottom bracket	Sealed Cartridge
Shifters	Shimano EF-50 EZ Fire
Front derailleur	Shimano C51
Rear derailleur	Shimano Alivio
Rear cogs	SRAM PG830, 11-32, 8-speed
Number of gears	24
Brakes	Tektro V-brake
Brake levers	Shimano EF-50 Levers
Rims	Weinmann XC-260 Double Wall
Front hub	Joytech Alloy QR, 36h
Rear hub	Shimano RM30, 36h
Tires	Kenda K-192 700x35
Handlebar	Steel rise
Stem	Alloy Quill
Seat post	Alloy Micro Adjust Bootless Suspension
Saddle	Avenir Deluxe Comfort
Pedals	Avenir Comfort Platform
Headset	Threaded 1-1/8
Chain	KMC HG40
Gender	Unisex
Bike weight	Why we don't provide weights

Raleigh Detour 4.5 Bike - 2009 Customer Reviews

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Raleigh Detour 4.5 Bike - 2009

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2009

(10 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

The Perfect Bike (for the rest of us)

By REBIII

from Swedesboro, NJ

About Me Casual Cyclist

Pros

Durable
Great Components
Lightweight
Super comfortable

Cons

Best Uses

Commuting
Hard path Trails
Pavement

Comments about Raleigh Detour 4.5 Bike - 2009:

Like the majority of people out there I wanted a comfortable bike that I could use everyday, for every occasion. Like most people, I have no interest keeping pace with 'Lance' or screaming down a mountain side at full speed. All I wanted was a good, solid, reliable form of transportation that wasn't short of fun.

Found it!

After researching a ton of reviews and test riding a dozen bikes I kept coming back to the Raleigh Detour 4.5. This is a great bike. The components were as good (or better) than most other bikes within the same price range and in two cases, the Raleigh components were better than two bikes costing $125 more.
The ride is comfortable, upright, and smooth. Gear shifting is easy with the trigger shifters and with 24 gears you will never have an issue with the terrain. The brakes are fantastic and the saddle is more that comfortable for an average rider. Right now I'm putting 20 miles a week on the bike and I have no complaints what so ever. I find myself using the bike for just about everything. From commuting around town, taking the kids to the park, or running errands. Often, I find myself reaching for the helmet and not the keys.

So if you're like me and have had that uncomfortable mountain bike hanging in the garage for over a year, sell it!
Your local bike shop will have some awesome hybrids to get you back on the road again.