Designed for mastering the backstreets of the urban jungle, the Back Alley is a fixed gear single speed steel bike made with equal parts artistry and attitude. It features flat bars and puts the rider in a more upright riding position to spot and dodge obstacles ahead. The Back Alley boasts riser handlebars for wheelies and bunny hopping off curbs, BMX-style grips, a steel frame, steel tubular fork, and fixed free capabilities (to run as a single speed or fixed gear), as well as removable brake hardware/cable guides for a clean look. The Back Alley was inspired by Nelson Vails” the first African-American cyclist to win an Olympic Medal in cycling. Created by Raleigh in collaboration with Nelson and his best friend, famous graffiti artist, Zephyr, the Back Alley;s story actually takes place before Nelson's Olympic days when he rode fixed gear bikes as a messenger in NYC. The frame features meaningful original illustrations by Zephyr including Nelson's signature Converse Chuck Taylor Hi Tops, an iconic dime (what Nelson used to call his messenger service for the location of his next job), the flag of the Checkered Cab (onto which Nelson grabbed bumpers to catch rides), the notorious TOGA bike shop (where messengers hung out), and Cat's Paw Hill in Central Park (where the crew met to ride and skate), among others.

Although many of the bikes in our stores are built and ready to ride, some may require additional assembly by one of our Bike Techs before they're ready to be picked up and taken on the road or trail. After payment for your order has been approved and the pickup location has confirmed inventory, you will be contacted to arrange a pickup date and time that works for you.

• • Frame: Hi-Ten Steel With Removable Cable Guides
  • Fork: Hi-Ten Steel With Die-Cast Drop Outs
  • Headset: Sealed 1 1/8"
  • Cranks: 170mm Alloy Track (Large and X-Large = 175mm)
  • Sprocket: 42t
  • Bottom Bracket: Sealed Cartridge
  • Cogset: 16 Tooth Freewheel, 16 Tooth Fixed
  • Chain: KMC Z410
  • Front Hub: Alloy High Flange, 32 hole
  • Rear Hub: Alloy High Flange, Fixed / Free (Flip-Flop), 32 hole
  • Spokes: 14g Stainless, Brass Nipples
  • Rims: Alloy, 40mm High Profile
  • Tires Kenda 193, 700x32c
  • Brakes: Alloy Dual Pivot Caliper
  • Brake Levers: Alloy
  • Pedals: PC Platform
  • Handlebar: Alloy, 31.8mm Clamp Diameter, 620mm Wide, 45mm Rise, 6 Deg Backsweep, 6 Deg Upsweep
  • Grips: Flangeless, 130mm
  • Stem: Alloy, 31.8, 7 Deg Rise, 105mm Extension (90mm for Small)
  • Seat: Raleigh Classic Road
  • Seatpost: Alloy Micro Ajust, 27.2 x 350mm