Raleigh Companion 2008 Technical specs and features

Brand Raleigh
Model Companion
First production 2008
Bike category Tandem
Bike sub-category Tandem Cruiser
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Parts And Accessories Raleigh Companion Parts   
Available Sizes - 16.5/19 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tireKenda Comfort With K-shield
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel sizeNot Available
Brakeset type Tektro V-brake Levers
Tektro Alloy Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano RM30 Cassette
Front: Joytech Alloy QR
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Alex DM21
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 14ga. Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsChromoly and steel
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionComfort Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsSteel and Alloy
Headset sizeSteel

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chainKMC UG50
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeSealed Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes 28/38/48 Teeth
TruVativ Five-D Tandem
Gear shift leversSRAM SX4
Rear gear set 12 - 32 Teeth
8-speed

Raleigh Companion Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano C102
Derailleur (Rear)SRAM SX5
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Chromoly
Fork typeRaleigh

Other Specs of Raleigh Companion

Component group setsTandem Mix
Available colors - Not found
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsAvenir Comfort Platform
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatAvenir Deluxe Comfort
Seat post extensionAlloy Suspension


Raleigh Companion bike review

Raleigh produced the Companion bike in 2008 and can be classified as a Tandem bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $680.00.
Raleigh Tandem Companion can be found in one single color which is Not found.
This bike is equiped with Kenda Comfort with K-shield tires and Stainless Steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Alex DM21, 36-hole. Raleigh equiped this exact model with Tektro Alloy brakes, Tektro V-brake levers braking system and Front: Joytech Alloy QR, Rear: Shimano RM30 Cassette hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Raleigh used Chromoly/steel material for the frame. Comfort Riser high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Companion to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Steel/Alloy.
For the smoothest biking experience TruVativ Five-D Tandem, 28/38/48 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC UG50 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Raleigh, the whole system is connected to a high reliability SRAM SX4 gear shift levers.