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Prices

Retail price
£ 320
£ 329
Online price

Where to buy it

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
The aluminium frame is light, rigid and stable. The 6061 aluminium frame has undergone heat treatment to increase its durability. Available in three sizes: M, L and XL. (M: 1.65 m to 1.75 m / L: 1.75 m to 1.85 m / XL: 1.85 m to 1.95 m).

Wheels

Tyres
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
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-Brakes with Shimano lever. Pads can be easily changed.

Components

Handlebar
Flat handlebars, tilt- and height-adjustable stem (tool required), semi-integrated headset.
Saddle
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.