Comments on: 2008 Raleigh One Way preview

By: Brett

Brett — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 01:50:58 +0000

In regaurds to the fender being too short, my guess is because it has horizontal dropouts. If it was full length it would be a pain in the ass to get the rear wheel out in the event of a flat.

By: rohmen

rohmen — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 16:29:23 +0000

Just talked to an LBS about ordering a 2008 one way. He said the price will go up by about $60 or $70 at most over the 2007 model. Not bad considering the brooks saddle and tape.

By: CO

CO — Tue, 28 Aug 2007 04:19:11 +0000

As Tom noted, my 2007 One Way also has a major flaw with the Canti’s being welded too high on the seat stays. You can only adjust the brake pads to the rims if the axle is snug up inside the horizontal dropouts, otherwise, the brake pads (even when readjusted down) will rub up against the tire. So if you plan on flipping the wheel to take advantage of a larger cog, then you have to add a link to your chain. Bad jig/design? Raleigh has not responded to my emails so I assume this is the way it was intended. Bad customer service?

By: Robin

Robin — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 22:17:48 +0000

i think that my options as they are now is to get another bike that is geared for the mountains(no pun intended). the hills on the commute are just a bit too much for a single speed.

By: Fritz

Fritz — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 19:20:19 +0000

Hi Robin, besides the gearing that you fixed, is there a specific thing you’re looking for to improve the commute? Is it a comfort thing, or convenience, or… ?

By: Robin

Robin — Sat, 25 Aug 2007 21:36:28 +0000

i got a 2007 raleigh one way while living on the NC coast and it rode nicely. I just moved to Asheville NC and the mountains are a bit difficult for a singlespeed. I had a larger gear put on by a bike shop and that helps. I am new to the commuting world and am looking for insight on how to make this a positive experience. My commute is between 4 and 7 miles one way. Thanks

By: tom

tom — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 00:36:59 +0000

i have a 2007 one-way and have not been happy with the design. the biggest design mistake is the location of the rear canti braze-ons; they are mounted too high on the seat stays. the cantis are at the bottom of the adjustment and you can’t move the wheel back any further. adding a brooks and leather tape doesn’t change the rear brake faux pas.

By: Barry

Barry — Sun, 19 Aug 2007 16:44:46 +0000

I want one! I’ve been vacillating between the 925 and the One Way for the past month now (having decided that it’s too hard to find that perfect 70-80′s road frame to build up and that a Kogswell would be too much in the end), but now the choice is clear. I don’t like the new paint and the bullhorns on the 08 Redline, while the changes to the One Way are all to the good. I do agree an internal geared hub would be great. Why won’t anyone make a good internally geared road bike?

By: Dave P

Dave P — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 00:42:51 +0000

I would order one now if it was vegan.

By: CJ

CJ — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 02:16:05 +0000

That bike is looking very nice. Raleigh looks like they have their finger on the pulse of what is going on in the bike scene. Kick ass!!