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2023 Public

R18 Drop Bar

A 700c steel frame commuter bike with mid-range components and rim brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

$999
Weight27.0 lbs  
FrameSteel
SuspensionRigid
ForkSteel
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 9
GroupsetSora
BrakesRim
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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)

39 mph

R18 Drop Bar

31 mph

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Highest gear

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Spec Level

Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

Sizing
XS

4'11" – 5'5"

SM

5'2" – 5'7"

MD

5'4" – 5'10"

LG

5'7" – 6'1"

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Specs
Build
Frame

PUBLIC 100% chromoly steel, with fender and rack braze-ons

Colors: British Racing Green; Cream

Fork

PUBLIC 100% chromoly steel fork, with fender and rack braze-ons

Headset

1.125" threadless, steel

Stem

Alloy, threadless high polish silver, 25.4 clamp (80mm for XS/S/M; 100mm for L)

Handlebar

Classic alloy drop bar (XS/S: 400mm, M/L: 420mm)

Saddle

PUBLIC Premium Sport Saddle, 153mm wide, chromoly rails, with brass rivets

Seatpost

Alloy micro-adjust with integrated clamp, 27.2mm

Type: Rigid

Pedals

Wellgo M149 full alloy platform and cage, 9/16" axle

Grips

PUBLIC perforated microfiber

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Sora R-3000 9-speed

Front Derailleur

Shimano Sora R-3000 (2x9)

Crank

Alloy double crankset 50/34 tooth rings (XS/S: 170mm M/L: 175mm)

Shifters

Shimano Sora, Dual Control, 9-speed index

Cassette

Shimano 9-speed HG50 11-30 tooth cassette

Brakes

Cold forged, high polish, alloy dual pivot caliper, with ergonomic brake levers

Type: Rim

Wheels
Rims

Alloy double wall, 32H, 700c

Spokes

14G Stainless steel

Front Hub

Alloy hub with bolt-on quick-release skewer

Rear Hub

Alloy hub with bolt-on quick-release skewer

Tires

Kenda Kwest 700x28c, Tanwall

Accessories
Fenders

Polished silver, 37mm alloy fenders (F/760mm, R/1230mm)

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Last updated July 13

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