The Talus 5.0 falls in the middle of the sport hardtail mountain bike category, at $549.99. You can pay less for a mountain bike, but you wouldn't want to look at any less for a bike headed for real off-road mountain biking. The parts spec is solid entry-level, with a 24-speed Shimano Alivio drive train, Hayes mechanical disc brakes, and a Spinner front suspension fork with 100mm of travel.
Where the Talus 5.0 really steps it up a notch is in the looks department. The custom-butted Atomic 13 aluminum frame is finished in a gleaming white, with red pinstripes and faux-carbon swooshes. Add matching red rims, red quick-release seat post collar, and top it off with a matching white saddle, and you've got an eye-catcher with the looks of a bike twice the price.
Sean models the Talus 5.0 with his official matching company-issue footwear.
Doug takes the Raleigh Talus 5.0 for a spin
Hey man, the new 2010 Talus 5.0 looks sweet, I just got off the phone with my local dealer here in North Delaware, and I'm pretty stoked for the 2010 Talus 29. Maybe you could get a few pix and blog on the new 29?
ReplyDeleteYeah, I'm also a 29er fan, so I'd love to get a look at the Talus 29, but have not had the opportunity yet...
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