Features
Raleigh Bikes Detour XL 21 features is:
- The 6061 Aluminum True Comfort Frame makes for lighter weight and a more comfortable upright riding position
- Shimano EZ Fire Plus 8-speed shifters offer smooth shifting
- The Raleigh Comfort saddle with big springs makes for a soft and comfy upright ride
- Tetra 837 Alloy V-Brake provide great leverage and stopping power
- Wide Vie Tire Co. Easy Street 700x42c tires offer stability and safety without sacrificing efficiency
Reviews
Below are some critical reviews about Raleigh Bikes Detour XL 21My bike came with a bad tire...…. everything else seems good. Maybe someday I will get to ride it!
The bike is beautiful, but once I put it together it was obviously a 19" bike.
Front reflector was shattered and the broken pieces were not in the packaging so it must have been broken before shipping. Rear brake lines twisted and incorrectly placed/not secured to frame like it had been put together and taken apart once already. Also potentially damaged because rear brake releases very slowly whereas front snaps back correctly. Was very excited for this bike but kind of disappointed in delivery. I hope I will be able to fix back breaks with WD-40 or disassembling and reassembling entirely.
Below are some positive reviews about Raleigh Bikes Detour XL 21
This is a good bike. It comes mostly assembled and with all the tools necessary to finish it up. If you don't have any experience assembling bikes I'd recommend a bike shop or a friend that's good with tools.It rides comfortably enough, but if it's been decades since you rode, like me, you may want a softer seat. the stock seat is adequate, however. It shifts smoothly enough with a flip of the thumb, but it may need adjusting, like mine did: it didn't shift into 7th (the smallest sprocket on the rear wheel), but the adjustment is easy enough and only requires a Philips screwdriver (which is supplied).The frame height is probably the most important thing you want to check. Unfortunately the specs for that middle bar (Not a step-through frame) aren't available. At 5'11", a large frame was recommended for me, but the middle bar is a tab bit high when I straddle the bike, feet flat on the ground. There should be about an inch and a half of clearance between the bar and your crotch, but since most of my length is not in my legs, the bar actually rides right up to the 'taint'. That makes it a little difficult for me to get on and off the bike (especially so soon after hip replacement surgery), but it's doable. If you can find a local shop where you can test one out, all the better. You may need a frame size other than recommended for your height (it's just a general guideline).Would I buy this bike again? Yes, definitely. It rides smooth and provides a reasonably comfortable posture. Is it the last bike I'll ever buy? Only time will tell. I'm in my 60s, so most likely yes, but I can see someone outgrowing this bike if they become serious about cycling.
I absolutely love this bike. I’ve been looking for a bike that could hold my weight (320 lbs), and not cost thousands of dollars. This is it. It’s very sturdy, and easy to assemble. I really took my time to make sure I was doing it correctly, and I had it done in under an hour. I highly recommend this bicycle. I love being able to go riding with my son.
In my search for a older Raleigh Grand Prix 10 speed from the late seventies, I happened upon this red, Raleigh Detour 2, Comfort ,21 speed. For the price point, you can't be it!Yes, Raleigh had a tradition of constructing their bikes in England or some other European country as opposed to today's Raleigh that's built in China. Nevertheless, I am overjoyed with the performance of this bike so far.I ride a 10.25 mile bike course around my neighborhood in about 1 hour using a borrowed Gary Fisher bike. With my new Raleigh Detour 2 Comfort bike, I improved my speed per hour from 11.7 to 13 miles per hour.The Detour 2 Comfort bike is study, light weight (aluminum) frame, comfortable seat, with smooth shifting gears.I have wanted a Raleigh bike since I sold my Raleigh Grand Prix in 1970. Now that I"m 62, I need as much comfort as I can get.Great bike for the money.
