Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 700c -
Travel Front 80mm -
Fork SunTour
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Groupset Altus, Tourney -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 3 × 7 -
Brakes Mechanical Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Custom Formed Butted Alloy Tubing
Suspension Fork
SR Suntour, 80mm Travel
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Altus RD-M130
Front Derailleur
Shimano Tourney FD-TY510
Shift Levers
SHIMANO ST-EF500, 7spd
Cassette
Shimano 7spd (12-32t)
Crank
SR Suntour 28/38/48t w/Chainguard
Bottom Bracket
Sealed Cartridge
Chain
KMC Z7
Pedals
Alloy Body/Steel Cage
Wheels
Front Hub
Formula Alloy Disc QR 32h
Rear Hub
Formula Alloy Disc QR 32h
Rims
Alloy, DDM-1 Double Wall Disc
Spokes
14g Stainless Steel
Tires
Vee Rubber Easy Street, 700x42c
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro Airies Mechanical Disc w/160mm Rotors
Brake Levers
Tektro
Cockpit
Stem
Alloy, 7 deg Rise, 31.8 Bore
Handlebar
Alloy, 15mm Rise, 9 deg Back, 31.8
Grips
Raleigh Comfort
Headset
Semi Integrated 1-1/8"
Seat
Saddle
Raleigh Series w/ Steel Rail
Seatpost
Alloy Micro Adjust 27.2x350mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | LG | SM | MD | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 0.68 mm | 0.67 mm | 0.67 mm | 0.68 mm |
| Front Center | 653 mm | 611 mm | 629 mm | 669 mm |
| Rake | 48 mm | 48 mm | 48 mm | 48 mm |
| Trail | 194 mm | 191 mm | 197 mm | 200 mm |
| Stack | 403 mm | 371 mm | 384 mm | 412 mm |
| Reach | 590 mm | 557 mm | 574 mm | 609 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 531 mm | 546 mm | 561 mm | 601 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 595 mm | 460 mm | 500 mm | 580 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 70.5 ° | 70.5 ° | 70.5 ° | 70.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 170 mm | 130 mm | 150 mm | 190 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 431 mm | 431 mm | 431 mm | 431 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1075 mm | 1031 mm | 1050 mm | 1091 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 70 mm | 75 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm |
| Standover Height | 811 mm | 751 mm | 776 mm | 836 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
About this model
Route 1 completes the Raleigh Route model. 8 bikes variations carry this model name so far. You can easily view all of the Raleigh Route bikes models from 2019, here.
Model range prices
Raleigh Route 1 Step Thru 2019 is the cheapest bike model and costs 499$. Raleigh Route 3 2019 is the most expensive one and costs 749$.
Safety
Take safety seriously when you ride your bike, and always wear your helmet. Moreover, don’t ride on the sidewalk. This is actually against the law in some states and can be dangerous for both you and pedestrians.
Hybrid bikes average price
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Hybrid bike is 562$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Hybrid bike. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 499$. Comparing this to the average Hybrid bike price, we see that the price is 12.63% smaller.
Route 1 components
Fork
Raleigh Route 1 2019 bike is equipped with the SunTour fork, and has 80mm travel. Bike forks are perfect to absorb shocks and provide a great riding experience overall. In conclusion, always look for a fork with decent travel when you buy a bike.
Wheels size
The Route 1 2019 bike is equipped with 700c aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. There is no doubt, that 700c wheels are very popular on all road bike models. However, while they give you great speed and control, these wheels are not so bump-friendly.
Brakes
Stopping the bike when needed, it’s essential for your safety. This bike has Mechanical Disc brakes. They are much easier to maintain than hydraulic disk brakes. However, they don’t have the stopping power of hydraulic brakes.