Re: Advice for new touring/commuting bike?
Posted: Sat Jul 16, 2011 12:15 pm
The Surly is by far the superior option between those two. Raleigh, sadly a name with a storied history, is no longer made in the UK, but are simply re-badged generic aluminum frames mass-produced in Asia. The Surly will also retain better resale (it has a loyal following that no longer exists for Raleigh) and a steel frame, which... well... call me a traditionalist but especially for touring/commuting I think is a more comfortable, durable, classic material.