Is Raleigh Dead?

[Longbarn Killer]

Is the Raleigh brand in SA finally dead?

 

http://www.probike.co.za/blogs/brandon/probike-and-raleigh-part-ways

[gummibear]

I wanted to post this earlier,do you read minds ?

 

I saw no Raleigh on Probike earlier

[CAAD4]

Hey Andre you might well be riding a collector's item, that you paid next to nothing for....

[AndreZA]

Turn your back on the brand that build you.

[AndreZA]

Hey Andre you might well be riding a collector's item, that you paid next to nothing for....

 

Imagine that. Can sell it and afford a Scott Foil.

[gummibear]

Turn your back on the brand that build you.

 

I always hoped they would re-make the frame you have.

[AndreZA]

I always hoped they would re-make the frame you have.

 

 

You can still get them but they are branded as Bottechia.

 

Edited July 26, 2011 by AndreZA

[CAAD4]

Imagine that. Can sell it and afford a Scott Foil.

Naah your's will be worth more. Lots of SA races won on that frame....

[gummibear]

You can still get them but they are branded as Bottechia.

 

I liked the Raleigh colours.

[Danger Dassie]

Wonder if they'll carry on with the "Nomad" name then? Just do away with the Raleigh branding.

Did a shoot last year with all their entry range, were really good value for money at that price point. Something that's sorely needed, makes the entry point for many first time buyers that bit easier and helps make the sport that bit more inclusive.

[The Drongo]

Longbarn Killer ???

 

Interesting handle there fella...

[Longbarn Killer]

Longbarn Killer ???

 

Interesting handle there fella...

Should read Killer Longbarn...........if you cycle in PE, you will know the Longbarn circuit and the short, but steep Longbarn climb.

[CAAD4]

You can still get them but they are branded as Bottechia.

 

Wow an Italian Ralley.... Your colours are definitely nicer..

[gummibear]

Something that's sorely needed, makes the entry point for many first time buyers that bit easier and helps make the sport that bit more inclusive.

Momsen looks like pretty good value for money.

[The Drongo]

Should read Killer Longbarn...........if you cycle in PE, you will know the Longbarn circuit and the short, but steep Longbarn climb.

 

Good good.

 

No relation to Cary Stayner then.

[Danger Dassie]

Momsen looks like pretty good value for money.

 

Absolutely, although I think Raleigh/Nomad catered to an ever lower price point. Not sure if Momsen does a bike at around 2/3k?

Could well be wrong though.

Either way, I like it that the guys also look at the lower (for lack of a better phrase) end of the market and cater for commuters, joe/jane soap and those just getting into the sport on a tight budget.