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Activ by Raleigh Flyte II Men's Rigid Mountain Bike - Black, 19 Inch

by Raleigh
3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (43 customer reviews)
RRP: £119.99
Price: £98.70 FREE UK delivery
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  • Steel mens mountain bike 19" frame
  • Steel rigid mountain bike style forks
  • Shimano 18speed gears
  • Twist grip style gear shifters
  • Alloy rim wheels
  • V style brakes
  • Suitable for leg size 73.5-86cm
  • Raleigh designed
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  • Boxed-product Weight: 18 Kg
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  • Manufacturer reference: FLY21MBK
  • ASIN: B003ZSHIYK
  • Date first available at Amazon.co.uk: 16 Aug 2010
  • Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (43 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 2,771 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
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Manufacturer's Description

Activ "Flyte II" mens 26" wheel mountain bike. Designed by Raleigh in their Nottingham offices to offer a great value for money bike. This model comes equipped with 18gears utilising Shimano derailleur technology and a simple to use twist grip changer.Also equipped with V type brakes bringing controlled sure stopping capabilty. Chunky tread tyres offer extra grip providing an option for off road cycling. Suits inside leg 73.5-86cm or (29-34")


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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Not bad for the price 25 Aug 2012
By Paulos
Amazon Verified Purchase
I bought this bike as I wanted to get back into cycling after nearly 25 years and not spend a fortune. I have to say it's a pretty good buy. A cheap bike is usually a sign of poor construction and general dodgyness but as it had Raleigh's name to it and had Shimano gears I took the chance.

It comes in a large cardboard box in several pieces which require assembly. It's a doddle to put together. The seat needs putting on, the handlebars as well plus the front wheel and pedals (which come with L and R markings). There is an allen key and a rudimentary spanner for installing these so no worry if you haven't got tools to hand. The included instructions show how to put it together and they also go into detail on things like brakes and the gears. It also comes with a little bell for alerting dozy pedestrians.

Before riding for the first time you will have to:

- Grease the chain and gears (any lube from a bike shop will do)
- Pump up the tyres to 40-65psi (they're not flat but they're not at correct pressure and you will notice that if you try and cycle any distance)
- Adjust the brakes so the wheels turn freely
- Possibly adjust the gears
- I also had to deflate the rear tyre and pop it off the wheel as the valve was coming out at an angle, making it impossible to put a pump on but having said that the tyre is dead easy to get off and on again

I've ridden around 20 miles on it so far and it's behaved itself pretty much. The method of gear change is by a rubberised twist grip which is OK but not perfect, there might be a bit of clanking as it changes, make sure you twist the grip on the left to the actual number and not the clicks in between. Braking is good, you might get the odd squeak but it's firm in application. Beware if turning the bike upside down on hard surfaces as the plastic on the gear selectors can scratch easily, as I found out.

It has some handy holes for screwing in an air pump/drink carrier, a stand and other accessories. Mudguards can also be fitted and there was enough room on the handlebars to add a cycling computer to get distance/speed etc.

All in all I'm happy with it. I'd recommend it as a starter bike if you're just getting into cycling again. You haven't spent too much and you can upgrade to a better model in the future if you decide it's for you. Also good if you just want a basic bike for local use/commuting that isn't going to break the bank or give you sleepless nights if it gets nicked. It's not perfect but you could do a lot worse for a touch over 80 quid.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars GOOD CHEAP BIKE 23 Aug 2011
Arrived quickly, easily assembled and ridden every day to work since without complaint. I doubt there is a better bike at this price.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Cheap but solid = worth the buy. 10 Dec 2012
By JAlexD
Amazon Verified Purchase
Arrived very quickly and was pretty simple to put together although I had some trouble fitting the brakes and had to ask a neighbour to help me. Other then that it was very easy to put together and is an excellent bike for the price. I have been on several bike rides now over a total distance of about 10 miles and the bike is holding up fine. My only recommendation would be to get another saddle or wear padded shorts as the current one is very hard and will leave your backside numb and, most likely, sore the next day.

Pros:
- Relatively cheap
- It works
- ....it's cheap!

Cons:
- Hard saddle
- Some may find the brakes fiddly to fit
- Numb bum ;-)
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars GOOD
I M USING THIS CYCLE IT CHEAP AND BEST FOR WHO IS LEARNING CYCLE AND ALSO FOR EVER ONE
I RECOMMENDED THIS PRODUCT FOR EVERY ONE
Published 1 day ago by chaitu
1.0 out of 5 stars Very flimsy, poor quality
I wouldnt recommend this bike to anyone- i cant change gear as the chain will jump off the little wheel, my front brake doesnt work so I can only use the back one now. Read more
Published 3 days ago by JMW
3.0 out of 5 stars Good if you don't like bikes
If you want to spend the minimal amount of money possible on a 2-wheeled conveyance, look no further. Read more
Published 3 months ago by C. Wood
1.0 out of 5 stars Dangerous
I bought this bike thinking it would be a good temporary investment until I got my car - how wrong I was. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mr. Leon Kingsford
3.0 out of 5 stars Something's need fixing
Hi there not bad bike needed a few bolts to be tighten up as the back wheel wasn't aligned properly due to the bolts not being screwed in the right places plus the left hand bar is... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Doodstar
4.0 out of 5 stars Bike
The bike is in brilliant condition, everything was as advertised. Few maintenence problems, but nothing I couldn't handle. Very good quality overall.
Published 6 months ago by Patrick Rowe
1.0 out of 5 stars really bad
After 2 bikes i decided a refund was needed!! Might as well sent 2 bikes with square wheels!!! Hated it, then Yodel were meant to pick them up, ended up getting City link!!
Published 6 months ago by Mr. Gavin Dennis Paterson
1.0 out of 5 stars Great value but....
I bought this bike mainly based on price, which is always a risk!

It arrived quickly and was easy to put together and, initially, seemed perfectly adequate for the... Read more
Published 8 months ago by bigdish
1.0 out of 5 stars guess i was unlucky
first impressions of the bike where good, seems a great bike for the price. i fitted it and pumped the times up to minimum spec. Read more
Published 8 months ago by David Teesside smog monster
5.0 out of 5 stars Very pleased...
Done about 30 miles on it so far and I would say it is a pretty sturdy bike and good value for money.

Don't expect to just assemble it and ride off though. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Ciddizzy
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