The Raleigh Sojourn is classified as a touring bike, but it would also make an excellent commuter or all-arounder. Currently available at REI for $1,000.There is much to like about this bike: aged Brooks saddle and matching bar tape; bar-end shifters; standard rack and SKS fenders; disc brakes; and the Reynolds 520 steel frame. Here are two reviews of the 2008 model:
Dirtrag Magazine
Bicycling Magazine
2009 Specs:
Sizes: 53/55/57/59/62cm
Frame: Reynolds 520 Butted Cr-Mo w/CNC dropouts, Spoke holders, pump peg
Fork: 4130 Cr-Mo Cross w/Disc Mounts
Cranks: Shimano FC-R453 Octalink 30/39/50t
Bottom Bracket: Shimano Octalink
F. Derailleur: Shimano Tiagra
R. Derailleur: Shimano Deore
Shifter: Shimano Dura-Ace Bar End, 9spd
Brake Levers: Tektro R200 Aero Road Levers
Brakes: Avid BB5 Road 160/140mm rotor
Gear: SRAM PG-950 9spd (11-34)
Rims: Freedom CTX 2.3 Trekking Double Wall
Tires: Vittoria Rondenour Cross w/Reflective Side 700x35c
Pedals: Wellgo M21, alloy body/cage
Handlebar: WTB Mtn Drop, 31.8
Stem: Alloy 3D Forged Ahead 2 bolt Clamp
Seatpost: Alloy Micro adjust 26.8 x 350mm
Seat: Brooks B17 Aged
Headset: 1-1/8 threadless
Colors: Khaki
Chain: KMC Z9000
Hubset: (F) Joytech Disc 32h (R) Joytech Disc 32h
Spokes: 14g Stainless MAC w/Alloy Nipples
Grips: Brooks Leather, Drk Brown
Extras: SKS Fenders, Cateye reflector set, Bell, Water bottle mounts, Rack, Lezyne Pressure Drive pump, Owners Manual
5 comments:
It's too bad you don't like bikes...
I was considering this bike, but the smallest size is to big for me. :'(.
I can fit a frame 46.
knock, knock...anyone at home. No posts since 7/10/09
Anon - We're home and waiting to see what the industry produces for 2010. If you see a model that looks like a BFROU, send me an email: freewheeling_spirit@yahoo.com.
That is a smart bike.
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