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Item Description:
Raleigh AIRlite 300 double-butted 54cm aluminium frame & fork, Shimano Sora gears with STI shifters, & Tektro calliper brakes; 50/34T chainset, 9 speed Cassette (14-25T) with Rigida Flyer alloy rims & QR hubs; comes with a gel-padded Avenir saddle. Weight is 10.1kg without the Union SP5900 pedals & accessories. Red electrical tape was applied early after purchase to areas likely scuffed by cables, & to prevent frame damage from chain, or when leaning bike against a post. Some minor scratches & paint chips present. Cycle is in excellent condition considering its age; is road safe & ready to ride.
Further Information:
The AIRlite range comprises of four models, with the 300 being second from top. They’re entry- level training and budget racing bikes based on a ‘semi compact’ (sloping top tube) aluminium frame with various levels of finishing kit befitting each price point.
Road Racer Build
The AIRlite frame is a fairly basic double-butted alloy number fitted out with an aluminium fork. At this price point you’ll be able to pick up carbon forks, which have the dual advantages of being slightly lighter and better at taking out road vibration at the front end. But the Raleigh does sport mudguard eyelets – sensible on a bike that will probably see more training than racing miles. Finish quality is nice and tidy, and the simple red, white and black colour scheme is classy.
Shifting is taken care of with Shimano’s reliable Sora components and Tektro brakes do the slowing work. Gearing offers a sensibly wide range of ratios with a 50/34 chainset and 14-25 tooth cassette; this makes tackling steep and long climbs possible without legs of Contador.
The finishing kit is solid and basic with unbranded oversized alloy bars, stem and seat post. The saddle is a gel-padded model from Avenir, and Rigida alloy rims are paired to simple alloy QR hubs, shod with 25c Schwalbe Plus rubber tyres.
Specification:
Frame: Raleigh AIRlite 300 double-butted Aluminium 6061U
Frame Size: 54cm
Fork: Aluminium, red
Groupset: Shimano Sora gears with STI shifters; Tektro calliper brakes
Gearing: Aero FSA 50/34T chainset; 9 speed Cassette, 14-25T
Wheels: Rigida Flyer alloy rims; QR alloy hubs with Schwalbe Plus 700 x 25C road tyres (50 BAR, 70 PSI)
Cockpit: OS alloy A-headset stem; OS alloy drop bar Weight: 22.3lbs (10.1kg) without pedals
Pedals: Union SP5900
Saddle: Gel-padded Avenir
Accessories:
Red Silicone 5-LED Safety Lights (white), front
Reflector/5-LED Safety Light (white), front
6-LED Safety Lights, rear (red/silver) – 1x Red, 1x Blue
Saddle Tool-bag, red/black
Water Bottle Cage, red/black
Pump Holder, black (no Velcro strap supplied)
Slim-line Mudguard Set (plastic black gloss), & Red Safety rear Reflector
Toe Clips (no straps supplied), & Pedal Reflectors
Waterproof Spoke Reflectors, white
Glow-in-Dark Wheel Dust Caps, red
Kickstand, black
Current Price: £200.00
This Raleigh Airlite 300 Aluminium 6061u Road/race Bike, Red may be available on ebay