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Releigh Metro

  • 16-08-2010 11:30am
    #1
    Tora Bora
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    Hi,

    I'm getting myself a new hybrid bike on the cycle to work scheme, but I do not know too much about the hardware side of things.
    Looking in the shop last week, the one which I felt suited me best was the Raleigh Metro 23 inch mens. It's €399. I could afford to go another couple of hundred if I thought I would be getting bang for my buck in terms of reliability and so on.
    What I saw for another couple hundred euros seemed to be much the same bike, but lighter!! I'm not short on strength and consider the Metro to be a feather;), so paying €€€ for extra lightness does not do much for me.
    What do you guys think of the Metro.
    I'm planning about 1 hours use per day, basically to help keep a reasonably fit.


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  • #2
    victorcarrera
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,059 ✭✭✭victorcarrera


    I have a 2007 Raleigh Metro LX also labeled (pioneer airlite).
    Mine seems very similar to the 2010 except that mine has a more horizontal top tube.
    A great bike and great value for the 300 Euro I paid for it new.
    Its not light at approx 12Kilos but came with quality extras like the rear carrier/rack, shock absorber in the seat post, a decent pair of mudguards, free helmet and bar end grips(I love these).
    I have lots of miles on it and no trouble apart from the bottom bracket bearing cages failing twice in the first 5,000Km. This may have been my own fault as I rode it through flood waters and used the big ring more than I should. Eventually upgraded it to sealed bearings which are still OK.
    Shimano shifters and tourney rear derailer work well and havent needed much adjustment.
    Overall, a nice looking commuter bike, very comfortable to ride due to saddle/seatpost and fat tyres. Brakes on mine are good and 36 spoke aero rim wheels look great and have proven to be very strong.
    Should be ideal for 1 hour commute.

    PS: I did a quick search of online bike shops, and there seems to be quite a difference in specification and price for that model. Shop around and look online. It could be cheaper even without the BTWS.


  • #3
    Tora Bora
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,258 ✭✭✭Tora Bora


    victorcarrera wrote: »
    I have a 2007 Raleigh Metro LX also labeled (pioneer airlite).
    Mine seems very similar to the 2010 except that mine has a more horizontal top tube.
    A great bike and great value for the 300 Euro I paid for it new.
    Its not light at approx 12Kilos but came with quality extras like the rear carrier/rack, shock absorber in the seat post, a decent pair of mudguards, free helmet and bar end grips(I love these).
    I have lots of miles on it and no trouble apart from the bottom bracket bearing cages failing twice in the first 5,000Km. This may have been my own fault as I rode it through flood waters and used the big ring more than I should. Eventually upgraded it to sealed bearings which are still OK.
    Shimano shifters and tourney rear derailer work well and havent needed much adjustment.
    Overall, a nice looking commuter bike, very comfortable to ride due to saddle/seatpost and fat tyres. Brakes on mine are good and 36 spoke aero rim wheels look great and have proven to be very strong.
    Should be ideal for 1 hour commute.

    PS: I did a quick search of online bike shops, and there seems to be quite a difference in specification and price for that model. Shop around and look online. It could be cheaper even without the BTWS.

    Thanks Victorcarrera.

    Yes, the one I am looking at comes with mudguards, rear carrier and helmet. Probably would save some € by buying online, but will give my little business to the local guy who stocks and repairs etc,. He has a good reputation. I like to have a "go to guy", with problems.
    Think I will just go with this bike and add the extras such as lighting, and clothing.


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