Bikes, Cycling Accessories & Clothing

LOGO

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Raleigh launches the Chopper. The Chopper with its large back wheel and small front wheel, and its angular, aggressive-looking seat was an enormous success in Britain and America.
Sir Frank Bowden purchased an interest in a small bicycle company on Raleigh Street, Nottingham. Taking its name from the street, the 'Raleigh Bicycle Company' was formed in 1890.
The Raleigh companies world wide are acquired, by the management, from The Derby Cycle Corporation. A new site is chosen in Eastwood, Nottinghamshire which is to be used as the main distribution outlet.

WELCOME TO RALEIGH

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WELCOME TO RALEIGH

Founded in 1890, Raleigh is the face that cyclists have looked to for a quality ride for over 120 years. Our first champion, A. A. Zimmerman, clinched the title of “Champion of the World” aboard a wooden-wheeled Raleigh bike in 1893. With a history spanning three centuries, Raleigh has been a primary proponent in the evolution of cycling as we know it. But what does all this mean to you, and your cycling experience?

It means we know what works. Raleigh bikes are outfitted with the most advanced componentry available, at a price that fits any budget. “Made in Canada” means your Raleigh is manufactured with the love and care that you and your bike deserve. All our frames are manufactured by master craftsmen who have been at the job for thirty plus years. You get a lot more for your money with a Raleigh bike.

At Raleigh we believe we have created some of the finest bicycles available today. Modern innovation and old-world craftsmanship combine to make Raleigh your #1 choice in cycling. Our steadfast commitment to the customer will ensure you enjoy your Raleigh bike for decades to come. At Raleigh, we know bikes.

How to choose

"Exclusives" - Coming Soon.

"Hardtail MTB" models - with components designed for normal off-road riding, great for recreational biking on surface conditions from muddy to loose gravel.

"Full Suspension MTB" models - with components designed for normal off-road riding, and a rear suspension to smoothen out rougher terrain.

"Road Bikes" - Coming Soon.

"Hybrid" models - taking advantages from various form factors to create models with specific use.

"Urban" models - suitable for riding on roads and hard-packed surfaces. There are models here for weekend rides with the family, short trips to the shops or the daily commute to college.

"Youth" models - Learner bikes and beyond...

"Budget" models - Want a bike to get from A to B? Built with basic components that can be upgraded.

If You Like It, Ride It

Visit your local bike shop. Get a feel for the bike and see firsthand, the vibrant paint finishes on the bike. Your local dealer will be able to give advice and make adjustments to ensure your new Raleigh fits and rides comfortably.

NEWS

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Safety Tips for Bicyclists and Motorists

Each year in California, more than 100 people are killed and hundreds of thousands more are injured in bicycle collisions. Some bicycle related crashes are connected to the bicyclists’ behavior, while others are due to motorists’ lack of attention.

Bicycle riders on public roads have the same rights and responsibilities as motorists, and are subject to the same rules and regulations. Refer to the California Driver Handbook to become familiar with these rules.
Motorists must look carefully for bicyclists before turning right, merging into bicycle lanes, and opening doors next to moving traffic. Respect the right-of-way of bicyclist because they are entitled to share the road with you.

FOUR BASIC SAFETY TIPS

Most bicyclists are aware of basic safety. However, these basics are not enough to keep them safe. The basics for safe bicycling are to:

Maintain control of your bicycle.
Protect yourself—Reduce the risk of head injury by always wearing a helmet.
Be visible, alert, and communicate your intentions.
Ride with traffic.

Maintain Control of Your Bicycle

There are many things you can do to control your bicycle, even in an emergency. First, ensure your bicycle is the right size and properly adjusted to fit you. A properly fitted bicycle is easier to control, more comfortable, and causes less fatigue. A bicycle shop can help you choose the correct size bicycle. Ensure your bicycle is in good working order by inspecting it regularly.

The California Vehicle Code (VC) contains specific laws pertaining to bicycle riders. For example, it is unlawful to operate a bicycle while under the influence of an alcoholic beverage or drug (VC §21200.5).
Convictions are punishable by a fine of up to $250. If you are under 21, but over 13 years of age, your driving privilege will be suspended or delayed for one year once you are eligible to drive.

Protect Yourself

Even a simple fall can cause a life threatening head injury. The brain is fragile and often does not heal the way that broken bones can. The damage can stay with you for life. Helmets provide protection. By law, bicycle riders under 18 years of age must wear a bicycle helmet while riding on a public road (VC §21212). Wear your helmet correctly!

Be Visible and Alert

Even if you obey all traffic laws, there is always a risk of being hit by a motorist who is not obeying the laws, or who simply does not see you. Ride carefully—Vehicles waiting at stop signs, in driveways, or parking spaces may suddenly pull out in front of you. Watch for vehicles that have just passed you and may turn right, as well as vehicles across the street that may turn left in front of you. Be prepared to stop or take evasive action. Signal before making turns or changing lanes to warn traffic around you. To signal a left turn, look behind you, over your left shoulder, and then extend your left arm out. To signal a right turn, hold your left arm up with your elbow bent (you may also hold your right arm straight and point to the right). You do not have to keep your arm extended while completing the maneuver—Always have at least one hand on the handlebars to maintain control. To signal that you are slowing or stopping, extend your left arm down.

Using lights and reflectors at night is the law (VC §21201). Increase your visibility by wearing light or bright colored clothes, such as yellow or lime green. Red appears black in fading light and is not a good choice for riding in the evening. Mirrors provide opportunities for increased awareness of your surroundings, but use mirrors only as an aid. Always look over your shoulder to make sure the lane is clear before turning or changing lanes. Make sure your brakes are in good working order.

Ride With Traffic

Ride in the same direction as the traffic. This will make you more visible to drivers entering roads or changing lanes because they will know where to look for possible conflicts. On a one-way street, you may ride on the left as long as you are riding with traffic.

How Far to the Right?

Ride on the right, but not so far that you might hit the curb. You could lose your balance and fall into traffic. Do not ride too far to the right:

When avoiding parked vehicles or road hazards.
When a traffic lane is too narrow for a bicycle and vehicle to travel safely side by side.
When making a left turn so that vehicles going straight do not collide into you.
To avoid conflicts with right-turning vehicles.

Hazards

Keep your eyes on the road ahead. Avoid running over potholes, gravel, broken glass, drainage grates, puddles you can’t see through, or other unsafe road conditions. Look over your shoulder to avoid swerving suddenly into traffic. When possible, signal before changing lanes.

Parked Vehicles

Bicyclists should ride far enough away from parked vehicles to avoid being hit by an opening door.

When to Take the Traffic Lane

If there is no shoulder or bicycle lane and the traffic lane is narrow, ride closer to the center of the lane. This will prevent motorists from passing you when there is not enough room. You should also use the traffic lane when you are traveling at the same speed as the traffic around you. This will keep you out of motorists’ blind spots and reduce conflicts with right-turning traffic.

Motorists Passing Bicyclists

Be patient when passing a bicyclist. Slow down and pass only when it is safe. Do not squeeze the bicyclist off the road. If road conditions and space permit, allow clearance of at least three feet when passing a bicyclist.

Obey Traffic Signs and Signals

Bicyclists must obey STOP signs and red signal lights. It’s a good idea to stop for yellow lights too—rushing through a yellow light may not leave you enough time to make it across the intersection before the light changes.

Left Turns

There are two proper methods for making a left turn on a bicycle:

1. Using Traffic Lanes

As you approach the intersection, look over your left shoulder for traffic. If clear, signal your turn and move over to the left side of the lane, or into the left or center turn lane. Position yourself so that vehicles going straight cannot pass you on your left while you are making your left hand turn. Yield to oncoming traffic before turning. If you are riding in a bicycle lane, or on a multi-lane road, you need to look and signal each time you change lanes. Never make a left turn from the right side of the road, even if you’re in a bicycle lane.

2. Using Crosswalks

Approach the intersection staying on the right. Stop and either cross as a pedestrian in the crosswalk, or make a 90 degree left turn and proceed as if you were coming from the right. If there is a signal light, wait for the green or WALK signal before crossing. Yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk.

NEWS

STYLE

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YOUTH BIKE

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Our youth bikes are built to the same standards as our adult bikes, so they are tough and able to withstand the knocks that kids are capable of of causing.

Junior (20") - single speed

Laguna (20")- single speed

Tahoe (20")- single speed

Riptide (20")- single speed

Reef (16")- single speed

Liberty (16")- single speed

Lola (12") - single speed

Sonic (16") - Single speed

URBAN BIKE

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Our urban bike range are suitable for roads and hard packed surfaces. Designs comprise of mountain and city bike form factors

Senior (26")- 3 x 7 speed

Senior (24") - 3 x 7 speed

Rialto (26") - 3 x 6 speed

Roamer (26") - 1 x 6 speed

Panda (26")- Single speed

Eternal (24")- Single speed

Hybrid Bikes

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ROAD BIKE
Our hybrid bikes are models that utilise innovations from several categories of bikes for an improved riding experience.

Polygon Helios 200JR
-ALX 6061 Hydroformed Racing Frame
-Straight Rigid Hi-Ten Fork
-Shimano 2300 18SP

Basikal Racing CS
-Aluminium body
-Shimano 12 speed
-Alloy Double Wall Rim

Merida Race 901
Size: XS
Speeds:18
Frame: Race Comp-Single
Color: Black/Red
Fork: Road CF-S
Derailleur front: Shimano Sora 34.9 Double
Derailleur rear: Shimano Sora SS
Shifters: Shimano Sora-2 / Sora-9
Brake levers: attached
Brakes: Shimano Sora
Chainwheel: Shimano R450 52-39
BB-Set: Shimano ES-25 Octalink
Chain: Shimano CN-HG53
Hubs: Shimano 2200
Rims: Merida MR33
Freewheel: Shimano CS-HG50-9 12-25
Spokes: Black stainless-S
Tires: Maxxis Detonator 23 60
Handlebar: X-Mission Anatomic Road OS
Stem: X-Mission Comp lite CEN OS -8°
Headset: M10 Neck
Seatpost: XM Comp D SB15 31.6
Saddle: X-Mission Side-2
Pedals: no
info: http://www.merida-bikes.com

Piranha 7000 Hybrid
-Aluminium body
-Shimano tourney 21 speed

Raleigh Oakland Hybric
-Alloy Double wall rim
-Absorbers depan
-Shimano Revoshift TZ 21 speed
-Aluminium body
-Disc Brake
-700c (28 inci) wheel

Mountain Bikes' Zone

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MTB
Our hardtail mountain bike models are matched with components designed for normal off-road riding.
Our hardtail mountain bike models are matched with components designed for normal off-road riding. Frames are also designed with rear suspensions to absorb bigger changes in terrain.

Raleigh Race (9x3 speed)

Raleigh Comp (10x3 speed)

Raleigh Elite Pro (27 speed)

Raleigh Enduro Pro (24 speed)

Raleigh Gravity (27 speed)

Raleigh Rune (24 speed)

Raleigh Nemesis (21 speed)

Raleigh Diablo Pro (21 speed)

Raleigh Nomad (21 speed)

Raleigh Mojo (21 speed)

Exercise Bike

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Fizik Aroine CX K:ium Wing Flex Road Bicycle Saddle

K:ium Rail
Cover: Black Suede and Black Microtex
Integrated Clip System
Wing Flex Design
Weight: 205 grams

Fizik Aroine CX K:ium Wing Flex Black Road Saddle with Black Suede Stripe is lighter, slim, elegant. The Arione CX features a new lightweight foam yielding a 70 grams weight reduction from the standard Arione. The new look is a lower, racing profile saddle without sacrificing comfort. A stylish new look features fi’zi:k team issue logos and three different racing designs. The patented Wing-Flex construction allows free thigh movements regardless of the rider’s position along the saddle. Road bikes are made for racing and speed, if you want an adrenaline rush, like leaning into turns and testing your aerobic capacity, a road bike could be the bike for you; learn more about road bikes in free sporting video series. Expert: Aaron Phillips Bio: Aaron Phillips teaches at the University of Utah and has lead several bike tours. He’s also logged multiple wins as a cross-country racer. Filmmaker: Mike Phillips

Shimano SH-WR41 Road Bike Shoes – Woman’s

WSF close-to-fit last
Micro-adjust buckle
Snug, durable comfort
Full-featured shoe

The WR41 occupies the moderate ground in Shimano’s line of road bike shoes. The WR41 is fully featured and is built for club/recreational use. The fit is snug as the sole is reinforced with fiberglass. But the synthetic leather/mesh upper will breathe easy (even when you’re not) and the dual asymmetrical straps will keep pressure points safely at bay. 3-Bolt and 2-Bolt Cleat Pattern Compatible with Shimano SPD-SL, Look and Time Road Pedals as well as Shimano SPD, Crank Brothers, Look MTB

Question by Peter S: How good is riding a bike for weight loss, health, etc??
i’ve been wanting to start running for a while to get fit… im 5’10 and i weigh about 165-170lbs… im 21 and beer kind of gave me a belly i am determined to lose. so i know, no more drinking and more exercise. the thing is i don’t know what kind of exercises or how much or when i should be doing ‘em… i recently donated my car and got a bike… which i think is in the right direction to getting started wit my fitness… but HOW good is a bike at getting someone fit????
Best answer:
Answer by eehco
It’s awesome! It gives you a total body workout. Since the belly is a target area for you keep your abs sucked in while riding for a burning ab workout while riding!

Sugoi Zap Bike Jacket

32 square inches of 3M Scotchlite reflective material ensures visibility
Perforated for ventilation
Durable Water Repellency gives added protection against the elements

An exceptional jacket for cycling, the Zap Bike Jacket features highly functional wind and water protection. With 360 degree reflectivity, the jacket keeps your safety in mind, and the variety of pockets makes this a smart choice for every day activity. The hemline on the Zap Jacket is finished with a dual adjustable shock cord, increasing the functionality and providing a perfect fit for each individual.A great jacket for cycling, Sugoi’s Zap bike jacket features highly functional core wind and If you heighten them by just a handful of inches, it can enable you to be upright a lot more, which is a lot more cozy for some riders.

If you have been biking for a whilst, then you know that you require to base your tire tread selection on the terrain that you are heading to be riding. This assists you to have optimum management of your bicycle. For stopping your bike, you want to pick a substantial high quality V-variety brake for your bike.

Most mountain bikers would put the suspension procedure and shocks at the major of their listing of most essential parts. If you have very good shocks, then you can withstand the hilly terrain that most trails give and can delight in the experience devoid of discomfort. If you want to make your bike much more controllable, then you may perhaps want to replace some of the heavier components on your bike with people created of aluminum of titanium. This can also enable you to go quicker, which helps make additional riders quite joyful. You can locate all of these parts at your community bike shop or on line.

If your bike is not riding like it did when you first got it or if you want to make it more enjoyable to experience, then you will uncover that replacing just a few issues can make a major influence. If you are attempting to make your bicycle extra relaxed, less difficult to management, or quicker, you can just improve a several parts to give you a major bang for your buck. Your area bicycle store need to be capable to assist you come across the components that you need to have to make your bike think like new.

If your plans are to experience quicker and to raise handle, then you will find that lessening the pounds of your bike can make a huge big difference. If you exchange some of the heavier components with some much more great-tech elements, like titanium, carbon fiber, or aluminum, you can make a massive distinction in the regulate and quickness of your trip.

Mountain bike racing is a good deal distinctive from the track racing as it requires both equally street and cross nation movement. This style of racing usually requires selected basic knowledge for an novice to have and have an understanding of the simple necessity so that you can participate as properly as win the race.

Your Fitness stage

A ordinary mountain bike race would at least go on for two to 3 hrs in terrain which can be complicated for all the participants. This involves a higher degree of bodily fitness for a participant to undertake this kind of an ordeal. A biker really should be bodily match and will need to have sufficient stamina to reach the end point in advance of he is fully exhausted.

Mastering the Bike
If you intend collaborating in a opposition, you really should have at minimum mastered the art of manipulating your bike’s controls very nicely. Using the gear array at the proper time to get highest advantage and to retain your stamina for the conclusion is very essential. A biker who does not know when to improve the gears and when not to apply breaks is probably to exhaust himself as well early in the race.

Retaining Energy and Hydration

The most significant feature in a race is to know your body’s requirements and what performs for you the very best carrying food and drinking water and having it at the correct time is an critical portion of trying to keep up your stamina.

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