Why not Diamondback?

[Deanna]

I have one of the "new" Raleigh road bikes. The 2005 Competition. I love it! I bought it to replace my Trek 2200, which was stolen. While I wish I could have sold the Trek to get this, I'm glad I got to replace it with a bike I like better.

[snh628]

Thanks guys! I'm such a newbie that I don't really know what Tater is saying, but I guess she customized her Raleigh??? LOL

[Geonz]

Let's see, mtb - mountain bike, Armadillos - I b'lieve industrial strength tires, egg beaters - pedals to clip your fancy shoes into (tho' they're called clipless).

[Tater]

Thanks guys! I'm such a newbie that I don't really know what Tater is saying, but I guess she customized her Raleigh??? LOL

Yes, I just swapped out the knobby tires that came with the bike originally and put Armadillo tires on it. Those tires are a thicker rubber and are more resistant to punctures. As for the Egg Bearters, those are four sided clipless pedals. I don't have to hunt for the correct side to clip into after stopping at a signal, just roll the pedal under the ball of my foot and it clips in. Hope that helps!

[snh628]

Thanks! It's good to get an idea of what is to come for me! I'm probably going to go pretty basic with this bike (I want to keep it under $400 total) but who knows, maybe I'll be like "oh yeah, that was my starter bike!"

[Tater]

Thanks! It's good to get an idea of what is to come for me! I'm probably going to go pretty basic with this bike (I want to keep it under $400 total) but who knows, maybe I'll be like "oh yeah, that was my starter bike!"

Whatever you end up with, just remember to have fun!!

[fatbottomedgurl]

I ride a chro-moly Diamondback mtb that cost me around $300 several years ago (however upgraded to clipless pedals/ Specialized racing saddle). I just started mtb'ing on her the last couple months. I really abuse her (cross country/ downhill) and she takes it fine. If I were in your position I would follow Nanci's advice regarding LBS support. Now I would probably choose a Gary Fisher or a Trek (same company/ different geometry). My next bike will cost me 6X $$$.

[farrellcollie]

I have a raleigh c40 hybrid that is my commuter bike. It is heavy - but very durable - I thik I have had it three yrs now. It was the replacement for a commuter bike that got stolen and it was my only bike for two yrs. Now I have a folder and a roadbike too.