Raleigh Talus 8.0 Bike - 2010

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The Raleigh Talus 8.0 hardtail mountain bike offers up nimble handling, a hard-hitting 100mm suspension fork with lockout and a dependable Shimano drivetrain for excellent singletrack performance.

Butted aluminum frame features a formed downtube for excellent power transfer, durability and handling performance; machined headtube improves strength
SR Suntour XCR suspension fork delivers 100mm of travel to smooth out rough trails; suspension can be locked out when not needed
Shimano 24-speed drivetrain features responsive Deore Shadow and Acera derailleurs; Alivio trigger shifters deliver snappy, precise shifts
Avid BB5 mechanical disc brakes ensure powerful stopping power when you need it, even in the sloppiest of trail conditions
Weinmann XM260 rims, Joytech hubs and Geax AKA tires keep you rolling along confidently
Avenir cockpit and matching gold anodization on rims, headset and seatpost clamp round out the details
Specs are subject to change

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Raleigh Talus 8.0 Bike - 2010 Customer Reviews

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Raleigh Talus 8.0 Bike - 2010

4.0

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Jun

2010

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Middle of the road

By gettinoutthere

from Anchorage, AK

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Pros

Lightweight
Rugged
Versatile

Cons

average components

Best Uses

Casual Trails
Cross Country
Single Track

Comments about Raleigh Talus 8.0 Bike - 2010:

I ride this bike pretty hard up here in AK. If you are looking for a good all-purpose bike, then this is a great starting ponit. First off, it's hardtail construction allows one to easily hit the pavement without sacrificing too much wasted power. It has average/sub-average components which are excellent for the casual user but will get you by if you are a serious trail and XC rider (minus the plastic pedals). I have probably put around 600-700 miles on mine in the last two months and no serious complaints. Typically my riding is pretty rugged singletrack hiking trails with a few serious downhills. I do commute on it as well. I find it works great for my purposes. Only real issues I have hit at this point: brake rotors tend to be more fussy than normal disc brakes when removing/reinstalling tires; plastic pedals (enough said); Lockout suspension not easy to get back to fully locked after serious trail usage. Don't let those issues scare you off though, it is really an excellent bike for the money. It requires only a few better components to nudge this bike up a peg or two in quality.