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Classic

A 700c aluminum frame commuter bike with modest components and tektro rim brakes.

Weight29.3 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 60mm
ForkRST NEON
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain3 × 8
GroupsetTourney, Acera
BrakesTektro Rim
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

38 mph

Classic

31 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
18"

5'4" – 5'10"

20"

5'8" – 6'2"

22"

6'0" – 6'6"

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

alloy 6061 700c

Fork

RST Neon ML lock out (60 mm)

Travel60mm

Stem

ZOOM adjustable

Handlebar

steel 20 mm 620 / 640 / 660mm

Saddle

AUTHOR Courier

Seatpost

AUTHOR alloy (31.6)

TypeRigid

Pedals

AUTHOR Non Slip resin

Grips

AUTHOR high density foam

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SHIMANO Acera

Front Derailleur

SHIMANO TX51 (34.9)

Crank

SUNTOUR NEX-T208 48-38-28 teeth 170 / 175 mm cranks

Shifters

SHIMANO Acera (24)

Cassette

SHIMANO HG31-8 11-32 (8)

Chain

KMC Z72

Brakes

TEKTRO 855

TypeTektro Rim

Wheels
Rims

AUTHOR Argon Cross 32 holes

Spokes

steel

Front Hub

QUANDO 32 holes

Rear Hub

QUANDO 32 holes

Tires

AUTHOR Speed Master 700 x 42c

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Last updated November 8

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