Raleigh Companion 2003 Technical specs and features

Brand Raleigh
Model Companion
First production 2003
Bike category Tandem
Bike sub-category Tandem Mountain
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Parts And Accessories Raleigh Companion Parts   
Available Sizes - Captain 19.5 (inches)
- Stoker 16.5 Womens (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.95 (inches) Kenda K-841C
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano EF-29 EZ-Fire Levers
Tektro 829A Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Q and R
Rear: Shimano HB-RM40
Front: Aluminum
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Alex DM-18
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 14ga. Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsChromoly Seat Tube and hi-tensile Steel
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar construction Rise
Steel
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem details Steel Front
Adjustable Stoker Stem
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threaded Steel

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC UG-50
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeSealed Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes 28/38/48 Teeth
Aluminum 3-piece
Gear shift leversShimano EF-29 EZ-Fire
Rear gear set 11 - 34 Teeth
8-speed

Raleigh Companion Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano T-401
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Chromoly
Fork typeRaleigh Tandem

Other Specs of Raleigh Companion

Component group setsTandem Mix
Available colors - Smoke and Black
Weight Unspecified
Pedals detailsAvenir Comfort Dual Density
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatAvenir Cross Elastomer Spring
Seat post extension 29.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Alloy Suspension Rear
Alloy Front


Raleigh Companion bike review

Raleigh produced the Companion bike in 2003 and can be classified as a Tandem bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $659.99.
Companion bike is available in many sizes such as Captain 19.5 (inches) and Stoker 16.5 Womens (inches).
Raleigh Tandem Companion can be found in a few colors, among these colors Smoke and Black .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 1.95" Kenda K-841C tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Alex DM-18, 36-hole. Raleigh equiped this exact model with Tektro 829A brakes, Shimano EF-29 EZ-Fire levers braking system and Front: aluminum, Q/R, Rear: Shimano HB-RM40 hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Raleigh used Chromoly seat tube/hi-tensile steel material for the frame. Steel, rise high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Companion to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Adjustable stoker stem, steel front.
For the smoothest biking experience Aluminum 3-piece, 28/38/48 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC UG-50 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Raleigh, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano EF-29 EZ-Fire gear shift levers.