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Downtube vs Bazooka Comparison

As seen in the table below Bazooka bikes do not compete with any of our 20" wheel models. Our $300 bikes are lighter (about 5 lbs ), more comfortable ( due to suspension ), and have better drivetrains than any Bazooka Bike.

  Bazooka Explorer ($249)

Bazooka Explorer X ($349)

Downtube 9 ($299) Downtube NS ($349) Downtube FS ($359)
Frame Material Steel Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Drivetrain 6sp freewheel 6sp freewheel 9sp cassette 9sp cassette 9sp cassette
Suspension none none Zoom fork none Zoom fork and rear shock
Cranks non-replacable chainring non-replacable chainring replacable chainring replacable chainring replacable chainring
Fork Steel aluminum all aluminum lowers suspension fork aluminum all aluminum lowers suspension fork
Pedals Plastic Plastic Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Stem/handlebar Steel/not adjustable Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Replacable rear derailleur hanger No No Yes Yes Yes
Crank Steel Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Frame protector (bar from below to protect frame) No No Yes Yes Yes
Weight 30 27 25 24 27


 

 

 
 
 
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