The higher end Tamland- the red/blue/white one- is all Ultegra 11 spd, TRP Spyre brakes and Clement MSO 40mm tires. The lesser priced of the two is a 10 spd 105 group with FSA crank, same frame, fork, wheels, and brakes as the higher priced Tamland
I had the opportunity to ride a Tamland 1 for three days, 300 miles, 7000 feet per day (I didn't ride the fourth day). The Tamland is super smooth and stable. The position is upright enough for long, bumpy miles without being too grandpa-ish. The bike that I rode had a rear rack and one pannier for food and rain gear. This is a bike for long miles at your pace, not necessarily blazing fast times. For me it was perfect! They should be available in shops in January.
I'm very keen on the Tamland and would also like to place a pre-order. Did you place an order with a dealer or by some other mechanism?\n\nThanks,\n\nCliff
I ordered through my local bike shop. The owner called the rep while I was there and placed the order right then. They anticipate shipment sometime mid to late December.
asleepatthekeel wrote:Shipment of the Tamlands is now pushed back to January 2014. Bummer!
Apparently the Spyre brakes were recalled, but according to Raleigh this wasn't going to cause any further delay. Tamland will come with the new and improved Spyres, and be still shipping end of Jan 2014.
I wanted to get the frame set, but Raleigh is only selling the full build...
Well the shop got it in but turns out I need a shorter headset, guess I have short arms, so they had to order one. So I won't be picking it up/riding it until this coming weekend.
