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One week sale! The Downtube FS folding bike( 9 speed full suspension) has the most comfortable ride quality from all our bikes. This is the best for people that are not planning to carry lots of goods (shopping, etc) and don't have a need for a frame mounted rack. Additionally, our bikes offer the best value of any folding bike available in today's market. We believe that our product is
superior, and to insure your satisfaction we offer:
- 30 day satisfaction guarantee.
- 1 year bicycle warranty.
- FREE carrybag to protect/store the bike. ( free bag is not warrantied )
- FREE consultation for customers requiring assistance in getting bike into
optimum condition (brake, derailleur adjustment, etc.). Please view http://www.sheldonbrown.com/derailer-adjustment.html and http://www.sheldonbrown.com/canti-direct.html
Always in stock and ready to ship!
New improvements for 2007 include
- lowest price 9 speed folder in the world, all others cost over $1000!
- Carbon fiber look on the shifter and derailleur (9sp only)
- Super Smooth shifting 8sp or 9sp drivetrain
- Adjustable angle removable faceplace stem
- Disc brake tabs on the front fork for all FS bikes
- 24H/28H spoked front/rear wheels for lightweight
- 1.5" front tire (lighter than 2006 1.75")
- Replacable 48T chainring
- Light alloy crown fork
- Lightweight Bottom Bracket
- Thicker replacable rear derailleur hanger
- Higher quality cables and housing
- Stainless Steel spokes
- Wider right hand grip
- Stronger V shaped rims
- Before you buy please view and print our new instruction sheet. This replaces our earlier instructions.
Many ask why our bikes are so cost effective. The answer is simple, we design, import, distribute, and retail our own bikes. This efficiency saves our customers 50-70% over comparable quality bikes.
The Downtube FS was designed with safety and ease of
use in mind. Features added for your comfort and convenience include:
- Sub 10 second folding time.
- Mini barends. (With many folding bikes it is difficult to steer with a long
stem, barends solve this problem, but make the bike difficult to fold .
not with our mini barends - easy to turn and easy to fold!)
- Folding left and right pedals for compactness.
- Plastic chainring cover to make keep chain from getting dirt and grime in
your car or storage area. Also keeps the chain from falling off.
- Ding-a-ling bell to alert pedestrians and cars (packed in the bag)
- Extra wide handlebars to allow the rider to stretch out and feel comfortable.
- Super duper soft comfortable grips.
- Adjustable height stem allows bike to be used by kids and adults.
- Front and rear Quick Release skewers to quickly remove either wheel.
- Velo "love channel" saddle (FS model).
- Water bottle cage mount (only bike in its class with this feature)
- See more pictures at
http://www.downtube.com/images/Bikes_7-14/
High quality components and design was a premium goal with
this bike. Some of the quality parts include:
- Aluminum frame with aluminum swingarm (FS Model)
- Front suspension fork by Zoom.
- 9sp JUJU upgrade option
- 48T front chainring.
- 11-12-14-16-18-21-24-28-32 SunRace cassette. A cassette is a huge upgrade from our competitors 7sp freewheel bikes. Freewheels are a "cheaper" type of cassette. Cassettes shift MUCH better than Freewheels
- Oversized 1 1/8" headset, for increased durability and performance.
- Quality V-brakes.
- Double wall 24/28H front/rear 20" alloy rims.
- Quality front and rear Kenda 20" tires.
Read About Downtube's History
All buyers should get their bike checked by a professional after receipt just
to be safe. Normally the brakes may be a bit off center, which is easy to fix,
the shifting will almost always be out, however turning the rear barrel adjuster
counter clockwise at most 2 times will fix the shifting issues, and the crank
bolts should be tightened. We will give free consulting via email and Instant
messenger (AIM DowntubeY) and phone 215-245-4032 to make sure all bikes are
set up perfectly for our customers. Ideally one wants a 35 degree knee bend
at the bottom of the pedal stroke. Arms should be loose and relaxed, and the
saddle angle should be level or slightly downward sloping......whatever is most
comfortable for the rider.
Detailed specs:
Folded size: approx 30 x 60 x 81 cm (12" x 23.6" x 33") rear swingarm is removable for super compact folding (used on airplanes and boats)
Weight: 27.5 lbs.
Folding time: 10 sec
Rider Height: 4'9"-6'4"
Rider Weight 245lb max
Frame: Xtra light Aluminum frame and swing arm with water bottle cage braze-ons
and balance bar with 850lb coil spring shock
Fork: Zoom fork with disc tabs for disc brakes
Saddle: Velo "love channel" saddle
Seat post: Kalin 500mm Aluminum seat post
Brakes: Aluminum V brakes with strong springs
Brake Levers: Aluminum Brake levers
Front wheel: Quando 24H QR hub w/Orlox V rim
Rear Wheel: Quando 28H QR cassette hub w/Orlox V rim
Tires: Kenda 20x1.5" front and 20x1.75" rear
Shifters: Sun Race 9sp with carbon fiber look
Cassette: Sun Race 8sp M60 11-28 (or 9sp 11-32)
Derailleur: Sun Race M90 9sp with carbon fiber look
Cranks: Prowheel aluminum 170mm 48T with chain guard
Chain: KMC
Pedals: Folding right and left
HI, AK, and Canada ship is $80
UK shipping is $190 including VAT (no returns on UK shipments)
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