Raleigh Supercourse 05- opinions please!!!

Posted: Sun Aug 28, 2005 4:08 pm

I am a kayaker and LIGHT mountain biker. Most of my riding is on roads so I am interested in a good roadbike for noncompetitive use rather than my clunky mtnbike. I stumbled on a Raleigh Supercourse and have been looking things up on line. It appears to have good equipment but I cant find anything on the frame (atomic 13 R w carbon wishbone seatstays). The bike is about $1000. Is this a good choice?
Joe
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Sizes 50cm, 53cm, 55cm, 57cm, 59cm, 62cm
Colors Union Red/Carbon, Satin Finish
Frame Atomic 13 R w/Carbon wishbone seatstays
Fork Kinesis Carbon Road
Headset Ritchey Logic Comp Zero Stack
Crankset Truvativ Elita A1 30/42/52t
Bottom Bracket Truvativ ISIS
F. Derailleur Shimano 105 FD-5504
R. Derailleur Shimano ULTEGRA RD-6600GS
Shift Lever Shimano 105 ST-5500
Cog Set 9spd HG50 (12-25t) Shimano Ultegra/Truvativ 27 Speed
Chain KMC Z9000
Hubset 28h Joytech Sealed
Spokes 14G Stainless Black
Rims Alex AT400
Tires Vittoria Rubino 23c
Brakes Tektro
Brake Levers Shimano 105
Pedals Test Ride Pedals
Handlebar Ritchey Logic Comp
Grips Raleigh
Stem Ritchey OE 4-Bolt 31.8
Seatpost Raleigh Carbon Wrap/CP Head
Saddle Avenir SRS Road
Extras Water Bottle Mounts, Cateye Reflector Set, Clear Coat, Owners Manual

Regular Joined: Feb 23, 2005 Posts: 44 Location: Delmar

If this is your first road bike, I'd encourage you to visit a few of the reputable local bike shops, ask a lot of questions, and take some extended test rides. I wouldn't just choose the bike that feels the best on a longish test ride, but also a shop that you feel you can trust to fit you well, service the bike, etc. The fit of the bike is more important than the frame materials or components.

Barry