Marathon Full Suspension
 It
seems like everybody and their sub-brand are
going back to Single Pivot designs? Why?
Well, there are some very obvious reasons
for using this design: 1. Lightweight 2. Low
( No ) maintenance 3. Improved suspension
systems available on the market 4. Proven!
Raleigh says
"Whilst many are introducing their first
single-pivot suspension frames, we are
already onto our 3rd generation frame and
definitely our best yet. We’ve added some
gusseting to our rear triangle for increased
durability ( not everybody is a sub 70kg
race snake after all ) and once again
specced our bikes with the best bang for
your rands!"
Whether you
are a regular on the Cape Epic start line or
just wanting a bike to enjoy the local
trails and not get beat up – there is a
MARATHON model for you.
MARATHON LTD:
Frame:
Kinesis Butted 7005 Series Alloy Tubeset
with 3rd Generation Rear Suspension Design,
103mm Travel / Fork: Fox F32RLC, 100mm
Travel Shock: FOX Float RP23 / Shimano XTR
Groupset / DT Swiss XR1450 Disc Wheelset /
Shimano XTR Disc Brakes / Ritchey WCS Carbon
31.8 Handlebar /
MARATHON 8.0:
Frame:
Kinesis Butted 7005 Series Alloy Tubeset
with 3rd Generation Rear Suspension Design,
103mm Travel / Fork: Fox F32RL, 100mm Travel
Shock: FOX Float RP2 / Shimano XT Groupset /
XT Hubs with DT Swiss X430 Rims / Shimano XT
Disc Brakes / Ritchey Pro Components /
MARATHON 6.0:
Frame:
Kinesis Butted 7005 Series Alloy Tubeset
with 3rd Generation Rear Suspension Design,
103mm Travel / Fork: Rock Shox Recon Race
Air with Poploc Remote, 100mm Travel Shock:
FOX Float R / Shimano 27-Speed with XT Rear
Derailleur / Shimano Hubs with DT Swiss X430
Rims / Shimano LX Disc Brakes / Shimano
PD-M520 Pedals /
MARATHON 4.0:
Frame:
Kinesis Butted 7005 Series Alloy Tubeset
with 3rd Generation Rear Suspension Design,
103mm Travel / Fork: Rock Shox Recon SL Air
with Turnkey Lockout, 100mm Travel Shock:
Rock Shox BAR 2.1 / Shimano 27-Speed with XT
Rear Derailleur / Shimano Hubs with WTB
SpeedDisc XC Rims / Shimano M485 Hydraulic
Disc Brakes /
Trail Range
 After
the overwhelming success of the 2007 Trail
Range Raleigh added a further 5 models to
the range for 2008!
Not happy to
just revise the graphics, the new line
features new frame designs, lighter weights
and even more value than before.
Raleigh says
"Starting with our top 3 models ( Namib,
Dakar , Canyon ) we developed an all-new
Custom Butted 7005 Series Alloy frame. The
Namib is the new flagship and is definitely
blurring the lines between the “do anything,
hit the dirt “ Trail range and the “
Race-ready out the box” Elite range.
Further there
are 3 new lady-specific models. For adults
we have the Sahara model which offers a
24-Speed Shimano drivetrain with a
women-specific frame design and a Suntour
suspension fork complete with lockout
function. For younger ladies we have the
Starlet models available in 21-Speed 24”
version as well as a 6-Speed 20” version. "
So, whatever
your budget or needs, there is a bike for
you! As usual Raleigh challenges competitors
as they once again raise the bar for
value-for-money bicycles.
For more
details visit
Raleigh website to download a full bike
catalogue, |
Raleigh
mountain bikes are well known in the South African
market for innovation, value and excellent after sales
service. They have just released their new range of
mountain bikes for 2008. The Elite Range consists of the
RM hardtails and Marathon range is the full suspension
bike option. Their Trail Series, introduced in 2007 is
back again with some great looking and excellent value
bikes. Visitors to the Raleigh website will have seen
some glimpses of the new products under development,
slipped out via some of their blogs.
