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Raleigh Detour Deluxe Bike - 2011

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Raleigh Detour Deluxe bike is a superb urban wanderer, offering hassle-free cruising no matter the weather, time of day or road surface, thanks to integrated lights, fenders and pannier rack.

Butted Reynolds 520 chromoly frame and 4130 chromoly fork offer the smooth ride associated with steel; rear pannier rack is integrated with frame for clean lines and strength
Dynamo-powered Basta Sprint Steady front and Riff rear lights offer integrated lighting for enhanced safety
Shimano Nexus 8-speed internally geared rear hub and Alfine trigger shifter lever deliver high efficiency and smooth shifting
Shimano roller brakes provide reliable stopping power in mixed conditions
Stout double-walled rims are outfitted with Kenda tires, which feature puncture protection and reflective sidewalls for secure ride
Just get on and ride, no fancy shoes required—alloy platform pedals accommodate a variety of shoes
Additional perks include a chain guard, kickstand and fenders for excellent utilitarian performance
Specs on the Raleigh Detour Deluxe bike are subject to change

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Raleigh Detour Deluxe Bike - 2011 Customer Reviews

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Sep

2011

(14 of 14 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Performs well for a specific purpose

By Cvillebiker

from Charlottesville, VA

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Pros

All-weather
Easy to ride
Minimal maintenance
Standard equipment
Upright riding position
Value

Cons

Drivetrain
Heavy
Ride

Best Uses

All-weather commuting

Comments about Raleigh Detour Deluxe Bike - 2011:

I purchased this bike to commute from home to school at least four days a week. I intended to ride in all types of weather, and I don't want to spend time adjusting brakes, derailleurs, swapping out batteries in lights, or cleaning. I also needed something which could carry a commuting load, i.e. briefcase with laptop, etc.

This bike fits the bill. The internally-geared hub, full fenders, kickstand, roller brakes, dyno hub, lights, and lock, upright riding position, and integrated rack have everything I need in one package, eliminating the need for purchasing and installing many aftermarket components. You get all of this for going price of some single-speeds; a great value. The dyno hub and lighting system alone would run at least $120, not to mention the headache of installation and wiring.

The downside of all these perks is fairly obvious - weight. This bike is a real porker, weighing in at nearly 40 pounds. Combined with the efficiency loss inherint in an interally-geared drivetrain and dyno hub, it rides slower with similar effort than other hybrid-style bikes with conventional drivetrains. The Nexus 8-speed hub gives an adequate range though, and I never feel as though I need another gear at the bottom end of the range.

The ride is harsher than expected for a steel frame, though the 700c x 35c tires do their part to cushion the ride. The lights and dyno hub work perfectly, and not having to change batteries or install and remove lights means I won't sacrifice safety for laziness. The internal hub shifts well, although you do have to essentially stop pedaling to do so, which can be frustrating when trying to maintain momentum on hills. The upside is you can shift while coasting and while stopped, allowing great flexibility in start and stop traffic.

I do have a few complaints with the bicycle overall. I have never used in a internal hub before now, and in gears 1-4 I can definitely feel the gearing working through the pedals in the form of a slight roughness, which makes me believe I'm not transmitting all my power straight to the wheel, which is true - I have read that internal hubs lose about 6-8% efficiecny versus well-tuned derailleur systems. Gear 5 is direct drive and thus very smooth. Gears 6-8 are also smooth, with no discernable difference from direct drive. The shifter is easy to use, but if you don't relieve all pedal pressure when shifting, it will miss and occasionally grind, which is disconcerting.

Additionally, approximately two weeks into ownership one of the bolts securing the frame cut-out worked loose, causing the frame to make an alarming popping noise while pedaling - I am still in the process of finding a replacement. This is probably more the fault of the REI shop which assembled the bicycle - something this critical should be torqued correctly, and perhaps even have some type of thread-lock employed.

The low, integrated rack precludes the use of rear baskets and select panniers, but also helps stabilize the bike when loading and riding. I believe the rack limit is about 55 pounds, which is about all I'd want to carry in the first place. The kickstand is a good-quality model, and works suprisingly well when loading the bike. It sounds dorky, but real commuters know that kickstands come in handy in many situations.

The roller brakes are not as powerful as disc or cantilever style, but will still lock up the rear wheel, don't rub as disc brakes can, and preserve the rim surface. Their braking characteristics also don't change depending on the weather, so the bike will react predictably assuming sufficient friction between the tires and ground.

The Axa Defender integrated rear wheen lock I have mixed feelings about - on one hand, it's handy for ensuring the bicycle won't be ridden away during short trips into stores, etc. On the other hand, it won't prevent carry-away theft, and carrying a seperate lock or cable to plug into the port on the Defender is annoying. One quirk I am particularly displeased about - the key must remain in the lock until it is locked. Helpful reminder perhaps to lock your bike, but it essentialy rules out putting the key on your keychain, as the remainder of your keys will dangle and scratch the frame or get sucked into the spokes - not desireable outcomes. It also adds a few pounds of weight, so if you choose another locking system you are carrying it around for no reason.

Overall, I am pleased with the purchase for my specific needs, but I would caution against using this bicycle for long-distance, high-speed commuting or touring, as the component mix and weight are more tuned for shorter distance, all-weather riding in dense urban areas while carrying a load.

Mar

2011

(6 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

great value

By arr-cycle

from Boston, MA