Candz Posted June 4, 2009 Posted June 4, 2009 as a matter of interest Fruity..what are the specs on the Raleigh..I find it hard to believe that it beats the Mongoose..
GTfan Posted June 4, 2009 Author Posted June 4, 2009 as a matter of interest Fruity..what are the specs on the Raleigh..I find it hard to believe that it beats the Mongoose.. Well, there's specs on page two of this forum..... or you could go to the Raleigh website and check them there.... I'm just too lazy to list them ..
Daxiet Posted June 4, 2009 Posted June 4, 2009 as a matter of interest Fruity..what are the specs on the Raleigh..I find it hard to believe that it beats the Mongoose..No need to find it hard, just is the case. Raleigh have had some bad publicity of late, but in 2008 their bikes were hard to beat. http://www.raleigh.co.za/bikes.php?rangeid=21&bikeid=148&year=2008#spec Otherwise you can find them on Pg 2 as mentioned, I did spend a lot of time typing them to prove the point.Daxiet2009-06-04 07:33:20
Candz Posted June 4, 2009 Posted June 4, 2009 Thanks D..did go back and look...When I bought my Canaan Elite..I spent weeks doing homework and looked at the Raleigh but found the opposite in this case.
jagwil Posted June 4, 2009 Posted June 4, 2009 Ok so I've decided on the Raleigh... although the Mongoose is also a great bike' date=' no arguements there... the Raleigh is slightly better speced and only R500 more than the 'goose, taken both bikes for a test ride and I must say the Raleigh's the baby for me.. [/quote'] C Congratulations on your choice. ENJOY IT.
Daxiet Posted June 4, 2009 Posted June 4, 2009 Thanks D..did go back and look...When I bought my Canaan Elite..I spent weeks doing homework and looked at the Raleigh but found the opposite in this case. I know the feeling, I was very anti-Raleigh a few months back saying they are still over priced even with the huge specials available now. Plus believed they were under spec'd. Looking at them now and comparing to what is out there I see the HT's are very well spec'd and their prices are very competative - eating my words...
GTfan Posted June 4, 2009 Author Posted June 4, 2009 Well thanks to Daxiet for helping me make up my mind, shot dude..
Hog_ Posted June 4, 2009 Posted June 4, 2009 Well thanks to Daxiet for helping me make up my mind' date=' shot dude..[/quote'] Noooooo! Don't do it! Think of all the sexy groupies you'll have when you ride a 'Goose!
TNT1 Posted June 4, 2009 Posted June 4, 2009 Well thanks to Daxiet for helping me make up my mind' date=' shot dude..[/quote'] Noooooo! Don't do it! Think of all the sexy groupies you'll have when you ride a 'Goose! What if he's already riding a goose?No, wait, he's not from Kempton Park is he?
bak2basiks Posted June 4, 2009 Posted June 4, 2009 Raleigh wins hands down on components. Do yourself a favour compare components. Mongoose - Deore Octalink Internal BB (OLD)Raleigh - LX External BB much better specMongoose - Rockshox Monarch 2.1 (can't compete with Fox)Raleigh - Fox Float RMongoose - SLX RDRaleigh - XT RDMongoose - Mavix 117's Deore Hubs (entry level' date=' heavy no eyelets)Raleigh - DT Swiss X430 Deore Hubs (decent)Mongoose - Juicy 3 brakes (Deore equiv.)Raleigh - LX Brakes (better)Mongoose - Deore FDRaleigh - LX FDMongoose - Frame Alu 6061Raleigh - Frame Alu 7005Mongoose - Rockshox Tora 302 AirRaleigh - Rockshox Recon Race Air with Poploc and Remote Lockout (personally believe a newer technology shock,higher on the food chain than Tora). Don't get me wrong Mongoose make some awesome well priced bikes, but these two bikes are not in the same league. The Raleigh is the better bike here.[/quote']Might I add that this is a 2008 Raleigh compared to a 2009 Comp Goose.....that ain't right....... The 2008 Goose has a Fox Float R rear shock and 318 Tora Air fork which is super, super plush....Hayes Stroker trail brakes, Deore Hollowtech crank with external bearings, SpeedDisc with Deore hubs...+ XT RD.....DAXIET....... mano-2-mano, I'll take the Goose....for the extra 500g weight disadvantage, the freedrive system is spot-on with little bobs on climbs and super plush on bumpy terrain at the rear...... AND ....you get laid for riding a Goose....not considering that bit of benefit is.....well......g......bak2basiks2009-06-04 12:24:20
SilverMountain Posted June 4, 2009 Posted June 4, 2009 Am upgrading from a Silverback Reno to a Mongoose Comp. Don't know anything about the Raleigh but the local bike shop has recommended the Mongoose. Only thing I am not sure about is the tyre tread which I believe is fast but it may not be good through mud especially after a coastal storm. Any comments on the tyres?
GTfan Posted June 5, 2009 Author Posted June 5, 2009 Am upgrading from a Silverback Reno to a Mongoose Comp. Don't know anything about the Raleigh but the local bike shop has recommended the Mongoose. Only thing I am not sure about is the tyre tread which I believe is fast but it may not be good through mud especially after a coastal storm. Any comments on the tyres? Yeah, from a review I read about the 'Goose where it got a 4.5/5 rating, the tyre tread is super fast, and awesome on dry terrain / gravel etc... but ridden in muddy or wet conditions, you'll find yourself slipping and sliding all over the place.
Daxiet Posted June 5, 2009 Posted June 5, 2009 Might I add that this is a 2008 Raleigh compared to a 2009 Comp Goose.....that ain't right....... The 2008 Goose has a Fox Float R rear shock and 318 Tora Air fork which is super' date=' super plush....Hayes Stroker trail brakes, Deore Hollowtech crank with external bearings, SpeedDisc with Deore hubs...+ XT RD.....DAXIET....... mano-2-mano, I'll take the Goose....for the extra 500g weight disadvantage, the freedrive system is spot-on with little bobs on climbs and super plush on bumpy terrain at the rear...... AND ....you get laid for riding a Goose....not considering that bit of benefit is.....well......g......[/quote'] Yup that was how it was intended. The bikes being compared were 08 Raleigh Marathon, with a new Mongoose, no one specified Fruitloop must try locate an 08 Mongoose (if there are some new ones still running around). Hence current Mongoose is the expected default. Daxiet2009-06-05 05:58:58
bak2basiks Posted June 5, 2009 Posted June 5, 2009 Might I add that this is a 2008 Raleigh compared to a 2009 Comp Goose.....that ain't right....... The 2008 Goose has a Fox Float R rear shock and 318 Tora Air fork which is super' date=' super plush....Hayes Stroker trail brakes, Deore Hollowtech crank with external bearings, SpeedDisc with Deore hubs...+ XT RD.....DAXIET....... mano-2-mano, I'll take the Goose....for the extra 500g weight disadvantage, the freedrive system is spot-on with little bobs on climbs and super plush on bumpy terrain at the rear...... AND ....you get laid for riding a Goose....not considering that bit of benefit is.....well......g......[/quote'] Yup that was how it was intended. The bikes being compared were 08 Raleigh Marathon, with a new Mongoose, no one specified Fruitloop must try locate an 08 Mongoose (if there are some new ones still running around). Hence current Mongoose is the expected default. Someone mentioned on here that no other bike is in demand as a 2008 bike....there are quite a few 2008s around...
SilverMountain Posted June 5, 2009 Posted June 5, 2009 The 2008 Mongoose Comp is available in Durban ex. Cape Town for approx. R13000.
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