Raleigh Technium PRE opinions
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Raleigh Technium PRE opinions
In the morning if I can get a good contact on this bike I'll be taking a closer look at it. Not finding alot on the web so I thought about asking here what your thoughts are about the bike if you've owned one. I've heard and read about the potential drawbacks of their epoxied lugs and will keep that in mind when scoping it out. Otherwise it's a great deal and hope to see it.
Here is a youtube vid showing the exact model:
Here is a youtube vid showing the exact model:
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The epoxy question has come up here before. I can't recall one member bad mouthing these bikes. I've owned several brands, including a couple of Raleighs that had epoxy bonded tubing. Although none were my number one rider, I took several rides on these bikes, none broke under my 200lbs. I kept in touch with a couple of those who bought these bikes. They liked them. The concept is a good one, light, stiff Aluminum for main tubes with steel at the joints and steel forks and stays to absorb shock. Based on the riding I did, I'd say it works.
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The epoxy question has come up here before. I can't recall one member bad mouthing these bikes. I've owned several brands, including a couple of Raleighs that had epoxy bonded tubing. Although none were my number one rider, I took several rides on these bikes, none broke under my 200lbs. I kept in touch with a couple of those who bought these bikes. They liked them. The concept is a good one, light, stiff Aluminum for main tubes with steel at the joints and steel forks and stays to absorb shock. Based on the riding I did, I'd say it works.
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I've owned and rehabbed several and none had any issues with the bonds, they do seem a bit on the heavy side for an aluminum bike but I'd ride one if I found one I liked in my size.
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I had one that was in rough shape when I got it, stripped it down and repainted it and turned it into a single speed as most the drive train was missing when I saved it. Nice bike, to small for me, but very light.
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I had this Scott Tinley model a while back. Nice ride but I didn't feel like it added enough to my modest stable to justify keeping it, so it moved on to an appreciative buyer. This bike was proportionally long in the top tube; I don't know whether that would apply to the model you're looking at, but just in case...check it out.
Really my only complaint about the bike was I didn't care for the occasional dinging from the internal cable when I hit bumps. Even the Suntour indexing worked like a charm.
Really my only complaint about the bike was I didn't care for the occasional dinging from the internal cable when I hit bumps. Even the Suntour indexing worked like a charm.
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I have-had several Techniums, never any lug problems, but a little harsh riding. Had a Pre that rode pretty rough.
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I got the bike! Talk about a sweet little deal. There is not a scratch or dent on the bike. The cassette looks like it's never had a chain on it....no grease or wear. The tires are not my favorites (Bontrager B 700x25...uggggh) but they are new. The Suntour 2040 Accushift w/DT shifters works great. Very light and responsive.
Given that "harsh ride" is in the butt of the beholder it's probably the 25's that smooth it out. It's a softer ride than my Trek 460 with 23's and 110psi (and I dig that).
Very light for an '89 PRE and low-mid level bike. Just using the bathroom scales showed 22-23lbs. I'm geeked, this could be my distance bike while the 460 will always remain my short-distance "race" (ok, I just pretend right now) bike it was designed to be.
Pics after the cleanup.
Given that "harsh ride" is in the butt of the beholder it's probably the 25's that smooth it out. It's a softer ride than my Trek 460 with 23's and 110psi (and I dig that).
Very light for an '89 PRE and low-mid level bike. Just using the bathroom scales showed 22-23lbs. I'm geeked, this could be my distance bike while the 460 will always remain my short-distance "race" (ok, I just pretend right now) bike it was designed to be.
Pics after the cleanup.
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Rats, I cant post pics if I cant see any of the toolbar/icons.
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I've heard, and seen pictures, of Technium frames failing at the downtube shifter bosses. I had a 464 that I got in practically unridden condition. It was an OK bike, but I didn't like the handling, ride quality, or fit enough to keep it. My brother had a newer, all aluminum one that he put thousands of miles on, but with a worn out transmission, he gave up on it once he tried a Trek OCLV.
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In the morning if I can get a good contact on this bike I'll be taking a closer look at it. Not finding alot on the web so I thought about asking here what your thoughts are about the bike if you've owned one. I've heard and read about the potential drawbacks of their epoxied lugs and will keep that in mind when scoping it out. Otherwise it's a great deal and hope to see it.
Here is a youtube vid showing the exact model:
Here is a youtube vid showing the exact model:
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Cool bikes for sure.
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I have been riding a Raleigh Technium for about five years or so. I like it. It is lightweight for the era and responsive. No problems so far with frame or lug failure and I haven't heard of failures when I talk with other Technium fans.
You will find that the Technium has many affectionados. I didn't know much about mine when I bought it at a thrift store, but quickly found many people where were enthusiastic and eager to talk about it.
From an historical perspective, the Technium is unique and fascinating. At the time, the industry wanted to make the great leap toward aluminum frames, but were restricted by the inherent weakness of aluminum - especially at the connecting points. So, the technology at the time afforded the brilliant approach of using steel lugs with aluminum tubes. Brilliant? I dunno about that, but anyway unique to be sure.
The ride is nice. The only one problem is in my own head. I cannot ride the bicycle with full confidence knowing that it has old-school aluminum frames epoxied to steel lugs. Always in the back of my mind is the doubt and haunting concern that a catastrophic failure could happen at any moment...
You will find that the Technium has many affectionados. I didn't know much about mine when I bought it at a thrift store, but quickly found many people where were enthusiastic and eager to talk about it.
From an historical perspective, the Technium is unique and fascinating. At the time, the industry wanted to make the great leap toward aluminum frames, but were restricted by the inherent weakness of aluminum - especially at the connecting points. So, the technology at the time afforded the brilliant approach of using steel lugs with aluminum tubes. Brilliant? I dunno about that, but anyway unique to be sure.
The ride is nice. The only one problem is in my own head. I cannot ride the bicycle with full confidence knowing that it has old-school aluminum frames epoxied to steel lugs. Always in the back of my mind is the doubt and haunting concern that a catastrophic failure could happen at any moment...
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I have been riding a Raleigh Technium for about five years or so. I like it. It is lightweight for the era and responsive. No problems so far with frame or lug failure and I haven't heard of failures when I talk with other Technium fans.
You will find that the Technium has many affectionados. I didn't know much about mine when I bought it at a thrift store, but quickly found many people where were enthusiastic and eager to talk about it.
From an historical perspective, the Technium is unique and fascinating. At the time, the industry wanted to make the great leap toward aluminum frames, but were restricted by the inherent weakness of aluminum - especially at the connecting points. So, the technology at the time afforded the brilliant approach of using steel lugs with aluminum tubes. Brilliant? I dunno about that, but anyway unique to be sure.
The ride is nice. The only one problem is in my own head. I cannot ride the bicycle with full confidence knowing that it has old-school aluminum frames epoxied to steel lugs. Always in the back of my mind is the doubt and haunting concern that a catastrophic failure could happen at any moment...
You will find that the Technium has many affectionados. I didn't know much about mine when I bought it at a thrift store, but quickly found many people where were enthusiastic and eager to talk about it.
From an historical perspective, the Technium is unique and fascinating. At the time, the industry wanted to make the great leap toward aluminum frames, but were restricted by the inherent weakness of aluminum - especially at the connecting points. So, the technology at the time afforded the brilliant approach of using steel lugs with aluminum tubes. Brilliant? I dunno about that, but anyway unique to be sure.
The ride is nice. The only one problem is in my own head. I cannot ride the bicycle with full confidence knowing that it has old-school aluminum frames epoxied to steel lugs. Always in the back of my mind is the doubt and haunting concern that a catastrophic failure could happen at any moment...
I'd love to see another of these bikes in our area.
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A note about fearing adhered joint failure... I guess you better not fly then, as a lot of aluminum space frames are 'glued' today.
I own a Technium Tri-Lite Pro frame that was queued for a future build, since it's a bit big for me. They are well-finished frames. I flipped a 86 Technium 440 that wasn't my size, but came away positive about them. I also now have a ladies CT200 Technium hybrid that's destined for a flip. I didn't hesitate to pick it up.
I own a Technium Tri-Lite Pro frame that was queued for a future build, since it's a bit big for me. They are well-finished frames. I flipped a 86 Technium 440 that wasn't my size, but came away positive about them. I also now have a ladies CT200 Technium hybrid that's destined for a flip. I didn't hesitate to pick it up.
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https://backroom.hardsdisk.net/technium.html
Both the bike and I bounced and rolled a few times before coming to rest.
The head and seat tubes are still in perfect alignment to each other. There's absolutely no sign of joint failure. If I came across a suitable replacement fork, wheels, crankset, handlebars, well everything really, I wouldn't hesitate to straighten the stays, rebuild it and ride it.
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I really wouldn't worry about it. Scroll down to the bottom of this page and look at the post-crash damage to my Technium:
https://backroom.hardsdisk.net/technium.html
Both the bike and I bounced and rolled a few times before coming to rest.
The head and seat tubes are still in perfect alignment to each other. There's absolutely no sign of joint failure. If I came across a suitable replacement fork, wheels, crankset, handlebars, well everything really, I wouldn't hesitate to straighten the stays, rebuild it and ride it.
https://backroom.hardsdisk.net/technium.html
Both the bike and I bounced and rolled a few times before coming to rest.
The head and seat tubes are still in perfect alignment to each other. There's absolutely no sign of joint failure. If I came across a suitable replacement fork, wheels, crankset, handlebars, well everything really, I wouldn't hesitate to straighten the stays, rebuild it and ride it.
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I have the 1989 Technium Pre, Just like Olds and Silver.
Bought as leftover in March 1990 for $319.00 and have been on it ever since,
minus a 4-year flirtation with a Bianchi Boardwalk (hybrid).
The aluminum took some getting-used-to, because I was coming from a Raleigh Grand Prix. The lightness is worth the sacrifice in comfort, though, especially since the Technium is geared more toward performance than the Grand Prix (racing frame vs/ sport touring).
Regarding what most riders would see as the frame's major drawback, the 6-speed freewheel: I have never found a need for more than 12 speeds, even here in hilly new england.
Regarding durability, here are some of the highlights:
1.) Almost took the drivers door clean off of a Saab 93 in June 1993. (Forks not even bent)
Rider suffered a fractured clavicle.
2.) Threw bicycle at aggressive dog in August of 1997. (I did not miss).
Bicycle unharmed.
3.) Watched as Heathrow security roughly jammed large-framed bike
into x-ray machine in Apr. 1995. Bike unscathed.
4.) In 2004, left chainstay pushed in 2mm as bike was on rear bike rack
and I backed slowly into another car. 126mm hub still fits, but with a bit of tugging.
I've been slowly upgrading it, and since I do not know how to
post photos at this forum, here is the present componentry:
1989 Raleigh Technium Road Bike, 58cm, Yellow
Kinesis RF28 aluminum forks. Campagnolo Veloce crank w/ 174 mm crank arms. Stronglight 5083 chainrings, 39-53. Campagnolo Veloce bottom bracket and Veloce brake calipers. Fibrax S310 (sprint) brake pads.
Wheels: on rear: 28H Sun Venus rim (red) w/Campagnolo Record hub and 14G, butted DT Swiss spokes, 3X. On front, 20H Sun Venus (silver) rim w Hope Mono Pro III hub, 14G, butted DT Swiss spokes, 2X. IRC Paperlite Plus tires (23c). Campagnolo Victory skewers.
Iscaselle saddle, Campagnolo Chorus "shorty" 180mm (26.8mm) seat post.
Cane Creek 110 Classic headset. 40cm Scott Liteflite Aerolite handlebars with ITM The Big One 110 mm stem. Six-speed Suntour New Winner 13-28 freewheel. Suntour Superbe Pro (1st generation) rear derailleur. Suntour Alpha 5000 front derailleur. Sachs PG chain. Speedplay Frog Ti pedals.
Suntour Accushift index shifters on downtube (set to friction). Cane Creek SCR-5C brake levers. Klean Kanteen polished, 18 oz water bottles. Specialized Rib Cage water bottle cages. Hunt-Wilde plum handlebar tape. GT blue saddlebag with reflective stripe. VDO A8 computer.
Professionally painted by The Color Factory in Paramus, N.J.
Bought as leftover in March 1990 for $319.00 and have been on it ever since,
minus a 4-year flirtation with a Bianchi Boardwalk (hybrid).
The aluminum took some getting-used-to, because I was coming from a Raleigh Grand Prix. The lightness is worth the sacrifice in comfort, though, especially since the Technium is geared more toward performance than the Grand Prix (racing frame vs/ sport touring).
Regarding what most riders would see as the frame's major drawback, the 6-speed freewheel: I have never found a need for more than 12 speeds, even here in hilly new england.
Regarding durability, here are some of the highlights:
1.) Almost took the drivers door clean off of a Saab 93 in June 1993. (Forks not even bent)
Rider suffered a fractured clavicle.
2.) Threw bicycle at aggressive dog in August of 1997. (I did not miss).
Bicycle unharmed.
3.) Watched as Heathrow security roughly jammed large-framed bike
into x-ray machine in Apr. 1995. Bike unscathed.
4.) In 2004, left chainstay pushed in 2mm as bike was on rear bike rack
and I backed slowly into another car. 126mm hub still fits, but with a bit of tugging.
I've been slowly upgrading it, and since I do not know how to
post photos at this forum, here is the present componentry:
1989 Raleigh Technium Road Bike, 58cm, Yellow
Kinesis RF28 aluminum forks. Campagnolo Veloce crank w/ 174 mm crank arms. Stronglight 5083 chainrings, 39-53. Campagnolo Veloce bottom bracket and Veloce brake calipers. Fibrax S310 (sprint) brake pads.
Wheels: on rear: 28H Sun Venus rim (red) w/Campagnolo Record hub and 14G, butted DT Swiss spokes, 3X. On front, 20H Sun Venus (silver) rim w Hope Mono Pro III hub, 14G, butted DT Swiss spokes, 2X. IRC Paperlite Plus tires (23c). Campagnolo Victory skewers.
Iscaselle saddle, Campagnolo Chorus "shorty" 180mm (26.8mm) seat post.
Cane Creek 110 Classic headset. 40cm Scott Liteflite Aerolite handlebars with ITM The Big One 110 mm stem. Six-speed Suntour New Winner 13-28 freewheel. Suntour Superbe Pro (1st generation) rear derailleur. Suntour Alpha 5000 front derailleur. Sachs PG chain. Speedplay Frog Ti pedals.
Suntour Accushift index shifters on downtube (set to friction). Cane Creek SCR-5C brake levers. Klean Kanteen polished, 18 oz water bottles. Specialized Rib Cage water bottle cages. Hunt-Wilde plum handlebar tape. GT blue saddlebag with reflective stripe. VDO A8 computer.
Professionally painted by The Color Factory in Paramus, N.J.
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I have the 1989 Technium Pre, Just like Olds and Silver.
Bought as leftover in March 1990 for $319.00 and have been on it ever since,
minus a 4-year flirtation with a Bianchi Boardwalk (hybrid).
The aluminum took some getting-used-to, because I was coming from a Raleigh Grand Prix. The lightness is worth the sacrifice in comfort, though, especially since the Technium is geared more toward performance than the Grand Prix (racing frame vs/ sport touring).
Regarding what most riders would see as the frame's major drawback, the 6-speed freewheel: I have never found a need for more than 12 speeds, even here in hilly new england.
Regarding durability, here are some of the highlights:
1.) Almost took the drivers door clean off of a Saab 93 in June 1993. (Forks not even bent)
Rider suffered a fractured clavicle.
2.) Threw bicycle at aggressive dog in August of 1997. (I did not miss).
Bicycle unharmed.
3.) Watched as Heathrow security roughly jammed large-framed bike
into x-ray machine in Apr. 1995. Bike unscathed.
4.) In 2004, left chainstay pushed in 2mm as bike was on rear bike rack
and I backed slowly into another car. 126mm hub still fits, but with a bit of tugging.
I've been slowly upgrading it, and since I do not know how to
post photos at this forum, here is the present componentry:
1989 Raleigh Technium Road Bike, 58cm, Yellow
Kinesis RF28 aluminum forks. Campagnolo Veloce crank w/ 174 mm crank arms. Campagnolo Record chainrings, 39-53. Campagnolo Veloce bottom bracket and Veloce brake calipers. Kool-Stop Thinline brake pads.
Wheels: on rear: 28H Sun/Ringle Venus rim (silver) w/ Royce high-flange hub and 14G, butted DT Swiss spokes, 3X. On front, 20H Sun/Ringle Venus (silver) rim w Novatech A271SB hub, 14G, butted DT Swiss spokes, 1X. Bontrager Select K tires (23c). Campagnolo Record skewers w/ Royce handles.
Topo KT kevlar/titanium/leather saddle, Easton EA50 (26.8mm) seat post.
1" threadless Aheadset. 40cm Scott Liteflite Aerolite handlebars with ITM The Big One 110 mm stem. Six-speed Suntour Alpha 14-28 freewheel. Suntour GPX rear derailleur. Suntour (original) front derailleur. SRAM PC-870 chain. Speedplay Frog Ti pedals.
Suntour Accushift index shifters on downtube. Stock Aero Compe brake levers with new, yellow hoods. Klean Kanteen yellow, 18 oz water bottles. Specialized Rib Cage water bottle cages. Benotto cello blue handlebar tape. GT blue saddlebag with reflective stripe.
Professionally painted by The Color Factory in Paramus, N.J.
Bought as leftover in March 1990 for $319.00 and have been on it ever since,
minus a 4-year flirtation with a Bianchi Boardwalk (hybrid).
The aluminum took some getting-used-to, because I was coming from a Raleigh Grand Prix. The lightness is worth the sacrifice in comfort, though, especially since the Technium is geared more toward performance than the Grand Prix (racing frame vs/ sport touring).
Regarding what most riders would see as the frame's major drawback, the 6-speed freewheel: I have never found a need for more than 12 speeds, even here in hilly new england.
Regarding durability, here are some of the highlights:
1.) Almost took the drivers door clean off of a Saab 93 in June 1993. (Forks not even bent)
Rider suffered a fractured clavicle.
2.) Threw bicycle at aggressive dog in August of 1997. (I did not miss).
Bicycle unharmed.
3.) Watched as Heathrow security roughly jammed large-framed bike
into x-ray machine in Apr. 1995. Bike unscathed.
4.) In 2004, left chainstay pushed in 2mm as bike was on rear bike rack
and I backed slowly into another car. 126mm hub still fits, but with a bit of tugging.
I've been slowly upgrading it, and since I do not know how to
post photos at this forum, here is the present componentry:
1989 Raleigh Technium Road Bike, 58cm, Yellow
Kinesis RF28 aluminum forks. Campagnolo Veloce crank w/ 174 mm crank arms. Campagnolo Record chainrings, 39-53. Campagnolo Veloce bottom bracket and Veloce brake calipers. Kool-Stop Thinline brake pads.
Wheels: on rear: 28H Sun/Ringle Venus rim (silver) w/ Royce high-flange hub and 14G, butted DT Swiss spokes, 3X. On front, 20H Sun/Ringle Venus (silver) rim w Novatech A271SB hub, 14G, butted DT Swiss spokes, 1X. Bontrager Select K tires (23c). Campagnolo Record skewers w/ Royce handles.
Topo KT kevlar/titanium/leather saddle, Easton EA50 (26.8mm) seat post.
1" threadless Aheadset. 40cm Scott Liteflite Aerolite handlebars with ITM The Big One 110 mm stem. Six-speed Suntour Alpha 14-28 freewheel. Suntour GPX rear derailleur. Suntour (original) front derailleur. SRAM PC-870 chain. Speedplay Frog Ti pedals.
Suntour Accushift index shifters on downtube. Stock Aero Compe brake levers with new, yellow hoods. Klean Kanteen yellow, 18 oz water bottles. Specialized Rib Cage water bottle cages. Benotto cello blue handlebar tape. GT blue saddlebag with reflective stripe.
Professionally painted by The Color Factory in Paramus, N.J.
I see you have kept the stock gearing on the freewheel (28-14) and after a few top gear rides it's obvious to me why you stepped up to the 53 chainring. Nice.
Aluminum frames....I'm still trying to feel my way around on this thing. One thing I noticed with the stiffer aluminum is being able to feel every pedal stroke when "chugging" out of the low end of a gear or hillclimb. The geometry is more relaxed for a reasonably sharp headtube angle when you put that longer top tube in, really makes a difference in the drops, too. Nice nice nice. Love this bike.
Thanx for the informative post, it will surely interest other PRE/Technium riders.
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I had this Scott Tinley model a while back. Nice ride but I didn't feel like it added enough to my modest stable to justify keeping it, so it moved on to an appreciative buyer. This bike was proportionally long in the top tube; I don't know whether that would apply to the model you're looking at, but just in case...check it out.
Really my only complaint about the bike was I didn't care for the occasional dinging from the internal cable when I hit bumps. Even the Suntour indexing worked like a charm.
Really my only complaint about the bike was I didn't care for the occasional dinging from the internal cable when I hit bumps. Even the Suntour indexing worked like a charm.
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Here are some pics of my 1989 Raleigh Technium Pre, re-painted and upgraded. My six-speed razor!
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