Quote:
Originally Posted by Captain-Codpiece-The-2nd
Probably a bit late I know, but being an avid cyclist who works for Raleigh I suppose I better contribute lol
The 400 is one of our most popular road bikes, becasue it offers such good value. The frameset isn't cheap however. The 100 and 200 models use a cheaper tubeset, to help keep the cost down, but the 300 and the 400 both use the double butted tubeset, which is 6061 grade ali. If you contact Shiny on here (usually seen lurking in the westbridgford forum) he rides a 400, so could probably give you a more realistic review (mine will always be slightly biased lol).
All this is probably useless though as you may have bought one now 
Just remember, whatever you do, don't ever shave your legs  |
I nearly bought one as they're only £539 at Wiggle, but ended up with a Cannondale Synapse Tiagra instead. Some reviews made the 400 sound heavy and a bit harsh, but I expect it would have done me well as reviews aren't always accurate! I thought the frame sizes jumping from 55 to 59cm was strange. The 55 may have fitted me, but I didn't get to try either in the end (Synapse is a 56cm).