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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Identity & price
These bicycles are categorized differently: 2010 Raleigh Alley Way is City & Commuter; 2011 Raleigh ALLEY WAY is Hybrid.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2010 Raleigh Alley Way and 2011 Raleigh ALLEY WAY.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Gearing unavailable for this size.
Gearing unavailable for this size.
How it works
Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.
Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.
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Specification
2010 Raleigh Alley Way
2011 Raleigh Alley Way
Overview
Model Year
2010
2011
Brand
Raleigh
Raleigh
Model
Alley Way
Alley Way
Bicycle Type
City/commuter
Hybrid
Colors
Pale Green
Pale green
Sizes
S, M, L
41, 45, 50cm
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
Steel
Frame Material
Reynolds 520
Reynolds 520
Fork
—
4130 Chromoly
Fork Material
4130 chromoly, unicrown crown
Chromo
Drivetrain
Component Group
Hybrid Mix
Hybrid Mix
Shifters
Shimano Alfine
Shimano Alfine
Crankset
2 Piece Forged, 50 teeth
2 Piece Forged, 50T teeth
Bottom Bracket
External sealed
External sealed
Cassette
Gates Belt Drive
Gates Belt Drive
Rear Cogs
8-speed internal, 24 teeth
1-speed, 24 teeth
Chain
Gates Belt
—
Pedals
Steel Clips w/Leather Straps
Steel Clips w/Leather Straps
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano BR-M416 Disc brakes, Tektro Comfort Alloy levers
Shimano BR M416 mechanical disc brakes, Tektro Comfort levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless Alloy Cup/Sealed Cartridge Bearing
1 1/8" Ahead
Handlebar
Custom Chromo
Custom Chromo
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Integrated
Custom Chromoly Single-Bolt
Saddle
Brooks B-17
Brooks B17
Seatpost
Alloy Micro Adjust, 27.2mm diameter
Alloy Micro Adjust, 27.2mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: Shimano Alfine Dynamo, Rear: Shimano Alfine Inter-8
—
Rims
Weinmann XM260 Disc, 32-hole
Weinmann XM260 Disc
Spokes
Stainless, 14ga. (2.0mm)
Stainless Steel stainless, 14ga. (2.0mm)
Spoke Nipples
—
Alloy
Front Tire
700 x 35c Vittoria Randonneur Cross w/Reflective Side
700 x 35c Vittoria Randonneur Cross w/Reflective Side
Wheel Size
700c wheels
700c wheels
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.