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Compare published geometry, gearing and specifications for up to three bicycles.

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At a glance

Key differences

Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.

  1. Identity & price

    These bicycles are categorized differently: 2013 Raleigh Sojourn is Touring; 2012 Raleigh Sojourn is Road.

  2. Data limitation

    No geometry is recorded for 2013 Raleigh Sojourn and 2012 Raleigh Sojourn.

  3. Gearing

    2012 Raleigh Sojourn has a 26% lower climbing ratio than 2013 Raleigh Sojourn.

    A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.

  4. Identity & price

    2012 Raleigh Sojourn had an original MSRP $100 lower than 2013 Raleigh Sojourn.

    Original MSRP is the published list price when new, not today’s used-bike value.

Gearing comparison

Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.

2013 Raleigh Sojourn50/39/30T · 11–25T
Lowest1.20:1Highest4.55:1Total range379%

Speed unavailable: wheel or tire size is missing or unclear.

2012 Raleigh Sojourn50/39/30T · 11–34T · 9-speed
Lowest0.88:1Highest4.55:1Total range515%

Speed unavailable: wheel or tire size is missing or unclear.

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
2013 Raleigh Sojourn
2012 Raleigh Sojourn
Overview
Model Year
2013
2012
Brand
Raleigh
Raleigh
Model
Sojourn
Sojourn
Bicycle Type
Touring
Road
Original MSRP
$1,300.00
$1,200.00
Colors
Black
Black
Sizes
53cm, 55cm, 57cm, 59cm, 62cm
53cm, 55cm, 57cm, 59cm, 62cm
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Material
Reynolds 631 Chromoly
Reynolds 631 Butted Chromoly
Fork
Chromoly
4130 Chromoly
Drivetrain
Shifters
Shimano Dura-Ace
Shimano Dura-Ace 9spd Bar-End
Front Derailleur
Shimano Sora
Shimano Tiagra
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Alivio
Shimano Alivio 9spd
Crankset
Shimano R453 50/39/30t
Shimano R453 30/39/50t
Bottom Bracket
Shimano Octalink
Shimano Octalink
Cassette
Shimano HG30 11x25t
Shimano HG30 11-34t
Rear Cogs
3x9 Speeds
—
Chain
KMC Z99
KMC Z9000
Pedals
Wellgo M21
Wellgo M21
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano R515
Shimano R505 160mm
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" Threadless
1 1/8" threadless
Handlebar
Avenir 200 Series Drop
Avenir 200 Series short drop
Stem
Alloy
Alloy Ahead
Saddle
Brooks B17 Aged
Brooks B17 Aged
Seatpost
Alloy Micro Adjust
Alloy 27.2
Wheels & Tires
Rims
—
Freedom Ryder 23 Trekking
Front Tire
Vittoria Randonneur Cross 35c
Vittoria Randonneur 700 X 35c

Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.

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