CLAUD BUTLER URBAN COMMUTER
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MODEL No. 8590 |
HYBRIDS:
The hybrid is a relatively recent development in bicycles. Also referred to as “trekking”, they are usually ideal for most leisure riders and commuters.
Hybrids feature the best elements from 3 styles of bike, they originated at a time when most people buying a bike were buying mountain bikes, but sometimes riders found a mountain bike was simply too cumbersome, heavy and even slow for the average leisure rider. Designers took the very best elements from mountain bikes, tourers and racing bikes and built a bike, which met the new requirements.
The emphasis of the hybrid is comfort, visibility and protection from the elements. Most hybrids are fitted with 26" wheels (the same diameter as fitted to racing bikes) but with wider tyres and rims (on average 35mm). These tyres are generally multi condition, in that they have a smooth centre line for efficiency on tarmac, but often have a more knobbly outer tread, to give good traction if the bike is ridden on a non tarmac surface. They are fitted with the similar gear systems to mountain bikes, ranging from 21 to 27 gears. The riding position is much more upright to give good visibility.
These bikes are often “fully equipped”, ie they come factory fitted with mudguards, and carrying racks, and some even offer suspension seat pillars and adjustable rise stems for added comfort. All in all, the hybrid is the best all round bike there is, it suits the majority of riding that you might wish to do. It is perfect for tarmac riding, even longer journeys, and yet it is more than capable of being taken onto canal footpaths and forestry tracks.
The emphasis of the hybrid is comfort, visibility and protection from the elements. Most hybrids are fitted with 26" wheels (the same diameter as fitted to racing bikes) but with wider tyres and rims (on average 35mm). These tyres are generally multi condition, in that they have a smooth centre line for efficiency on tarmac, but often have a more knobbly outer tread, to give good traction if the bike is ridden on a non tarmac surface. They are fitted with the similar gear systems to mountain bikes, ranging from 21 to 27 gears. The riding position is much more upright to give good visibility.
These bikes are often “fully equipped”, ie they come factory fitted with mudguards, and carrying racks, and some even offer suspension seat pillars and adjustable rise stems for added comfort. All in all, the hybrid is the best all round bike there is, it suits the majority of riding that you might wish to do. It is perfect for tarmac riding, even longer journeys, and yet it is more than capable of being taken onto canal footpaths and forestry tracks.
| Mens | 18” 20” 22” |
| FRAME | 6061 T4-T6 Aluminium hydro formed radius frame with replaceable gear hanger and oversize head tube. City Sport design with mudguard capability. |
| FORK | Suntour Nex 4610 MLO Alloy Crown And Lower Legs, Disc Mounts, Preload Adjust And Manual Lockout With 63mm Travel. |
| GEARS | Shimano Deore 27 Speed With Separate STI Shifters. |
| CHAINSET | Truvativ 5-D Guarded Chain Set 26/36/48t With Truvativ Cartridge Bottom Bracket. |
| STEERING | Semi Integrated Oversize “Aheadset” With Taper Spacer Alloy Adjustable Stem And Alloy Riser Bar. |
| BRAKES | Avid Digit 5 Alloy “V” Brakes With Avid FR5 Brake Levers. |
| WHEELS | Weinmann ZAC 2000 Alloy 700c Double Wall Eyeleted Rim With Machined Side Wall And Stainless Steel Spokes Equipped With Shimano 32 Hole Quick Release Hubs. 9 Speed Free Hub. |
| TYRES | Kenda Khan 700x40c With K-Shield Puncture Protection. |
| SEATING | Ritchey Marathon Comp Saddle With Alloy Suspension Seat Pillar. |
| EXTRAS | Alloy Tubular 4 Point Fix Carrier Sand Finish With Twin Luggage Strap, Chrome Plastic Mudguards And Ergo D2 Grips. |
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