RALEIGH RSP 250 1998
It's a RALEIGH RSP 250 from 1998.
Original RRP £750.00
Original Spec
Frame:- 7005 T6 Heat treated
Fork:- Rockshox Judy XC 63mm Travel
Wheels:- Centera 32h hubs on Mavic X138, WTB Velociraptor Tyres
Drivetrain:- XT 9 speed rear with LX front mech and LX shifters. Suntour AP55 Chainset
Brakes:- LX levers and V brakes
Others:- Red Wellgo SPD's, Dia Compe Aheadset, San Marco NSK Saddle, Bars, stem and seatpost were unbranded, but came from Jou Ding (Tranz-X). WTB dual compound grips.
Reviewed in MBR magazine and scored :-
Chassis:- 4/5
Wheels:- 4/5
Transmission:- 4/5
Brakes:- 4/5
Other bits:- 3/5
Performance:- 5/5
Value:- 4/5
MBR Rating 4/5
Conclusion:-
For £800 a double-butted frame is a prerequisite, but this is still a lively, caerfully built frame, honourably spec'd with quality forks and an on-the money drivetrain. The ride is agile, although the extra pound or two it carries prevents it from being a class beater. The frame is upgradeablea nd that counts for a lot, especialy when you consider that this is the cheapest bike on the test. If £800 is a tad too much, save £50 with this one.
Regards
Steve
