Bike Gallery - Raleigh XXIX Conversion
In June 2009. we converted a 2007 Raleigh XXIX singlespeed mountain bike to a geared off-road touring bike, nicknamed "Big Red."
Frame/Fork: 2007 Raleigh XXIX Chromoly Steel
Crankset: Truvativ Stylo 44/32/22
Bottom Bracket: Truvativ GXP External
Front Derailleur: Shimano Deore LX
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Deore
Cassette: Shimano HG-40 11-30
Chain: SRAM PC-850
Shift Levers: Shimano Ultegra Bar End w/ Jagwire Barcon TT Mounts
Brakes: Shimano Deore Mechanical Disc
Brake Levers: Tektro RL-520
Saddle: WTB Rocket V Race
Seatpost: Truvativ XR 27.2x350
Headset: FSA Orbit XL-II
Stem: Profile Design Boa
Handlebar: Origin8 Gary Bar
Grip Tape: RAVX Stitch Wrap
Rims: Alex Adventurer
Hubs: Shimano SLX CenterLock Disc 36-spoke
Tires: Serfas Drifter 29x2.0
Pedals: Crank Brothers Egg Beater C
Fenders: Planet Bike Cascadia 29er
Rear Cargo Rack: Axiom Odysee FS
Front Cargo Rack: Old Man Mountain Sherpa
Water Bottle Cages: Velocity Velocage