Big Man's Mountain Bike

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I am a big guy, and I was looking for a beefy bike that would be sturdy, yet not be as heavy as a tank. I did alot of research online, and in stores, and decided on the Raleigh M-55. For  $399.00, it had a great mix of quality components, a beefy steel frame, was extremely comfortable to ride, and surprisingly comparatively lightweight. Shimano Acera-X and Alivio brakes and derailleurs are hard to find at this price level. The brakes provide plenty of stopping power, and the shifting is flawless. The aluminum wheels, tires, seat, etc. are all namebrand, and well put together, unlike the generic hodgepodge usually found on a bike of this price. This is an exceptional value. The only thing that didn't impress me was the Duotrack fork. But if you expect a quality, namebrand fork, you can expect to spend several hundreds of dollars more. I highly recommend this bike to any big guy out there looking for a comfortable, reliable, sturdy ride.

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  1. I believe I will check into this as I too am a big guy and would destroy your normal ten speed.

    king_hostile on April 07, 2008 01:36

  2. Now this sounds like a wonderful mountain bike!! Continue to enjoy it!!!

    Chocollette on April 17, 2008 22:38

  3. Wow, I guess bikes can be expensive. I'm glad this one is working well for your needs =-)

    Jessicanicole18 on April 26, 2008 15:20

  4. A very nice bike, and get all the use you can.

    Mary60 on September 13, 2008 21:15

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4.5
Product Name:
M-55 Made By:
Raleigh Purchased at: Bay Vac & Pedal Price: $399.00 Category: Recreation / Mountain Bikes Published: March 21, 2008 10:41
My Experience Level:
5.0
Feature Ratings: Components
4.5
Suspension
3.0
Comfort
5.0
Construction Material
5.0
Style / Color
5.0
Weight
4.0
Construction Quality
5.0
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