Our entry level road bike has been developed for your first road experience. Featuring our AIRLITE upgraded alloy frame and fork. The 16-speed Shimano 2300 system and Compact chain-set gives you a range of gears to conquer any mountain, making this your ideal first road bike. Bike Radar verdict: Ideal, well-specced first road bike that could double as a winter trainer.

Raleigh Airlite 100 700c Road Bike 2012 Overview:

Wheel Size: 700c
Frame Size: 43cm, 47cm, 51cm, 55cm and 59cm
Colour: Black and Red
Material: AIRLITE - AL6061 Aluminium butted main tubes
Weight: 10.7Kg/23.6lbs (55cm incl pedals)
Gender: Unisex Adult
Gearset: SHIMANO 2300 gear set /STi levers Shimano 2300 Compact chain-set 50 /34T with 13-26T cassette. Crank lengths: - 43/47 = 165mm, 51cm = 170mm, 55cm = 172.5mm, 59cm = 175mm
Brakeset: Tektro R312 short-reach calipers.
Wheelset: Rigida Nova rims on Formula hubs fitted with Schwalbe Lugano 25mm tyres.
Controls: RSP semi compact alloy handle bar on RSP alloy stem with White RSP bar tape. Bar widths: - 43/47cm = 400mm, 51cm = 420mm, 55/59cm = 440mm
Finishing Kit: San Marco Spid Power saddle Wellgo pedals with toe clips.
Frame: Airlite AL6061 semi-compact frame with butted top and down tubes. Mudguard clearance and eyes.
Forks: EVO Alloy blades and steerer. 48MM rake, Mdgd clearance & eyelet