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
It's too bad you don't like bikes...
ReplyDeleteI was considering this bike, but the smallest size is to big for me. :'(.
ReplyDeleteI can fit a frame 46.
knock, knock...anyone at home. No posts since 7/10/09
ReplyDeleteAnon - 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.
ReplyDeleteThat is a smart bike.
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