Name: Raleigh Carlton
Brand: Raleigh
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 64 (22 reviews)

64/100

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Users (22 ratings)

Experts (0 reviews)

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Facts

Gender

Men, Women

Type

Beginners, Commuter, Fitness, Hybrid, Single Speed - Fixed Gear, Non-Electric

Release Year

Brand

Wheel Size

Number of Gears

Gearing Type

Single Speed, External Derailleur

Weight

32.3, 31.0, 33 lb

Suspension

None

Brake Type

Rim: Caliper

Frame Material

Steel

Summary of Reviews

We have read all expert and user reviews on the Raleigh Carlton. In summary, this is what cyclists think.

8 reasons to buy

Experts described the fluid and silent ride given by the steel frame.

Both stock models of the Carlton Mixte come equipped with a front rack and fenders, which impressed buyers looking for a practical urban bike.

Singlespeed versions of the Carlton are equipped with a ratio (42 / 16) that experts saw as suitable for climbing hills.

A flip-flop hub on the rear wheel provides for the choice of single-speed or fixed-gear riding.

Buyers usually found the Carlton easy to assemble, given the tools that are provided with the bike.

The matte color options were attractive to riders.

Riders of short stature (5’3” and under) found the smallest size of the Mixte suitable, given the low down-tube on the step-through frame.

Consumers noted that wheels bolted on without quick-release skewers, to prevent theft.

3 reasons not to buy

One expert noted that the included rack and fenders led to the Carlton Mixte being more expensive than similar cruisers.

Consumer reviews sometimes mentioned that the bike arrived with some minor surface damage.

In some instances, small parts were missing from the package.

Bottom line

The Raleigh Carlton is aimed at the urban user, who may be choosing the simplicity of low-maintenance single-speed riding – or the versatility offered by the eight-speed option. The rack and fenders come provided for ease of shopping and commuting. The Mixte frame shape is designed for ease-of-use by shorter riders. With a high-quality chromoly steel frame, it is a level of quality above cheap city bikes. The higher price tag reflects this.

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New York Magazine

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The Best Bikes for Beginning Commuters, According to Cycling Experts

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The Raleigh Carlton costs more than similar cruiser bikes, but the built-in rack and fenders make it a value when you consider buying those add-ons for a cheaper bike.

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4 Bikes We’re Crushing on Hard in January

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With a front rack big enough to hold a backpack or 12-pack, and a steel frame that offers a smooth, quiet ride, you’ll find any excuse to make trips around town.

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