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Prices
Retail price
£ 300
£ 320
Specifications
Drivetrain
Crank
Shimano triple crankset with guard.
Shimano CS HG 41 8-speed cassette.
Frameset
Fork
SUNTOUR CR8 coil suspension fork. The Sr Suntour CR8 fork is suitable for urban cycling. With 50 mm clearance, you'll cruise just as easily down a bike path as on rougher roads. This fork considerably improves traction around corners and makes emergency braking safer (no sticking due to wheels locking).
Frame
High durability aluminium frame.
Unisex city geometry: The frame's geometry is specially designed for riding around town in an upright riding position.
Lowered frame for easy mounting/dismounting.
Lifetime warranty on the frame.
Sizes available: S/M (1.55 m -1.75 m, 28" wheels), L/XL (1.75 m -1.95 m, 28" wheels).
The aluminium frame is light, rigid and stable. The 6061 aluminium frame has undergone heat treatment to increase its durability. Available in two sizes: M and L.
Wheels
Tyres
Reinforced, puncture-resistant city tyres (reinforced treads) with reflective strips on the sidewalls. Reflective sidewalls increase visibility and improve safety at night. Inner tubes are equipped with car valves, so tyres can be inflated at a service station. Tyres require a consistent pressure of between 3.5 and 4.5 bars (depending on the weight of the user) to prevent punctures.
Continental Touring Plus 700x42, stiff bead tyres with reflective strips.
Weight of 920 g, highly durable 66 TPI carcass. Puncture-resistant strip. Inner tubes are equipped with car valves: tyres can be inflated at a service station.
Wheels
Double-wall aluminium rims guarantee superior long-term durability. The double-wall rims offer greater shock resistance if the tyre is under-inflated. Braking surfaces have been enhanced to improve braking.
Bolt-on front and rear hub to deter theft of wheels.
Large wheels (700) for greater stability at high speeds. Double-wall aluminium rims increase resistance to torsion and impacts.
Brakes
Brakes
Front and rear V-brake callipers with aluminium levers: efficient and safe braking. Low maintenance and few adjustments.Brake pads are easy to replace.
Front and rear V-Brakes with Shimano lever.
Pads can be easily changed.
Components
Handlebar
Steel handlebar with a specially-designed geometry; damper stem.
Screw-on seat clamp, steel seat post: The riding position has been designed to allow good handling, a comfortable and upright position, and good road visibility.
Flat handlebars, tilt- and height-adjustable stem (tool required), semi-integrated headset.
Saddle
Comfortable saddle. increases the surface area of the seat so you can go on longer rides comfortably.
The gel saddle offers optimal comfort by reducing pressure peaks by 40%.
The open, honeycomb foam structure offers comfort across the entire saddle. Weight: 790 g.
Pedals
City trekking resin pedals.