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Interbike 2012: Raleigh’s classy Tripper commuter

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With its unpainted (but clear coated) frame, internally geared hub, and integrated bar/stem, Raleigh’s classy Tripper commuter clearly takes inspiration from NAHBS machines- but at a far more accessible $900 (complete).  Check out the cool details after the break!

The integrated bar/stem blends nicely with the integrated headset.
That's an Alfine Nexus 3sp hub with a hydraulic cable disc brake on the far side. Note the rack & fender mounts. Should you break a spoke on the way to the pub, chainstay-mounted spares have you covered.

 

Full-bike photos at trade shows are notoriously difficult. Here's a studio shot for y'all.

www.raleighusa.com

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Daniek M. Klemmensen
Daniek M. Klemmensen
12 years ago

if thats a hydraulic discbrake you can call me Bill… Nice bike though 😀

Kovas
12 years ago

Saw this bike at a shop last week. The bar/stem/headset combo looks cool, but if it doesn’t fit you, it’s 3 pieces you have to replace… Not sure how practical that is.

On the other hand, the nested spare spokes double as chain-slap protection if you decide to run the bike with a rear derailleur – cool.

Superstantial
Superstantial
12 years ago

I like the idea of this, the furley and roper (which share the frame) too, but this color combo is very ugly. That’s too bad.

Vectorbug
12 years ago

F’ing rad

Sally
12 years ago

yeah…it’s a shimano mechanical disc brake…and a Nexus 3 speed hub.

Bart
Bart
12 years ago

wtf, you have all year to prep a bike for one of the biggest shows in industry and you cant even paint over the welds?

dave
dave
12 years ago

Hipsters eat up the raw look Bart.

Daniel M. Klemmensen
Daniel M. Klemmensen
12 years ago

Not a hipster but love the fact you can see the brace work… The welder have to do a proper job because it’s visible…

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