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For 120 years, Raleigh bikes have been created and designed in Nottingham. They carry that legacy into the 21st Century. Today, experienced Product, Graphic and Colour designers work alongside their qualified Design and Production engineers to ensure that every Raleigh bicycle is created, tested and produced to their legacy standard. From Computer Aided Design frame and fork design to ensuring a high quality paint finish, Raleigh are proud of what they do.
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46 of 48 people found the following review helpful
First of all, the good news. This bike offers exceptional value. The build quality is, in my opinion, better than the price suggests.
However, there is a major detraction to this products design. For some reason, and i cannot work out why, this bike has been designed with an exceptionally high bottom bracket (for the non cyclists out there - this is the axle assembly for the pedal cranks). What this does is give the bike a very high centre of gravity making it fine in a straight line, but not so stable around corners. It also renders this this bike pretty much a beginners bike only - as there is no way that the floor can be reached whilst maintaining a seat height that enables any reasonable pedalling action once the stabilisers are removed.
So, if the designer responsible could change the frame geometry to drop the bottom bracket by 2-3 inches this bike would be a 5 star purchase. As it is, it is flawed, and usable only for learning....
However, there is a major detraction to this products design. For some reason, and i cannot work out why, this bike has been designed with an exceptionally high bottom bracket (for the non cyclists out there - this is the axle assembly for the pedal cranks). What this does is give the bike a very high centre of gravity making it fine in a straight line, but not so stable around corners. It also renders this this bike pretty much a beginners bike only - as there is no way that the floor can be reached whilst maintaining a seat height that enables any reasonable pedalling action once the stabilisers are removed.
So, if the designer responsible could change the frame geometry to drop the bottom bracket by 2-3 inches this bike would be a 5 star purchase. As it is, it is flawed, and usable only for learning....
26 of 27 people found the following review helpful
We bought this bike for my son's 3rd birthday as he is tall for his age and are very pleased with it. He couldn't actually pedal a bike before we got him this but he has learned how to ride it properly within a week. It is a lovely sturdy bike and did not take long to put together at all. The only thing I would mention is that the metal arms of the stabilisers could be a little stronger, but on the whole a nice little bike and much much cheaper than in any bike shop we rang for prices.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Bought this bike for my nephew - I researched bikes everywhere !!
This one by far the cheapest (least saving - £18.00). Arrived quickly and easy to assemble.
Can't beat a raleigh bike and my nephew loves it - highly recommend this one.
This one by far the cheapest (least saving - £18.00). Arrived quickly and easy to assemble.
Can't beat a raleigh bike and my nephew loves it - highly recommend this one.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
poor quality
Poor quality build. Terrible brakes. Bike really shouldn't be ridden by a child learning to ride. Will put them off for life! Read more
Published 5 months ago by simon stone
Disappointing saddle
The bike itself is lovely, very easy to assemble. The only downside is the cheap hard plastic seat it came with.
Published 15 months ago by Charlene
protect from rust!
We bought this for our three year old son 18 months ago. We only paid £45 and were very impressed. It is a great bike and very sturdy but if you buy it I would suggest you smear... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Hill Hoose
kids bike
bought for my grandson this is his first big bike and i was very pleased with this purchase perfect in height stablisers required at moment but no doubt he will get on and not need... Read more
Published 21 months ago by janie
A smart bike
A lovely bike which my 4 year old adores. Easy to put together but didn't really think about needing a pump to pump up the tyres. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Patch
it is good
cycle is very gud,but one cycle purchased lash was purchasedt year was not gud.The cycle which was purchased last year is not all gud. Read more
Published 24 months ago by VIVEK
standed
i was very dissapointed with this bike as it came with a front flat tyre and a brake leaver bent and my son was very disapointed not bin able to ride his bike as i work away and... Read more
Published on 22 April 2010 by M. G. Domigan
great vfm
Great little bike, bit fiddly to get together but ok once thats sorted, The bike itself is great..the extra bits and pieces not so great! But my son loves it... Read more
Published on 20 Jan 2010 by A. S. Walker
Raleigh Rules
This bike has been fantastic. It arrived in time for christmas and took all of 20 mins to get it ready and not too heavy. Read more
Published on 31 Dec 2009 by pip
raleigh planet bike great sturdy bike
great sturdy bike.not yet used as it is a christmas gift. first impressions very pleased with it.
Published on 22 Nov 2009 by Mrs. N. Sturrock
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