Jamis Commuter 4.0. Available at City Bikes for $869.
Review at City Bikes Blog
2008 Specs:
Frame: 6061 aluminum triple gauge main tubes and stays, sloping design, chainstay disc brake mount, rack/fender mounts, replaceable derailleur hanger, FutureForm polycarbonate fenders. (Sizes: M: 14.5” 16.5” 18.5” 20.5” 22” W: 14.5”, 17.5” )
Color: Cream
Wheels: Weinmann SPHYNX double wall disc rims with eyelets 700c, 36H.
Hubs: Shimano Alfine Inter-8 CenterLock disc rear, Shimano M495 CenterLock disc front.
Tires: Kenda Kwest street tires, 700 x 32c, with K-Shield puncture protection and 3M reflective safety stripe.
RD: Shimano CT-S500 chain tensioner.
FD: Shimano R440.
Chain: KMC Z-9000
Freewheel: Shimano 18T
Crankset: FSA Vero Compact Double, 48/34 with Chainguard, 170mm, (14.5-18.5”)
175mm, (20.5-22”)
Pedals: Full alloy City/Cross, toe clip compatible
Brakes: Shimano Mechanical Disc Brake, BR-M415, 160mm (6”) CenterLock rotors with Tektro Levers
Handlebars: Classic swept-back, 10° rise x 540mm wide, Alloy
Seatpost: Suspension with alloy pillar, 350mm x 27.2mm, with alloy QR clamp
Saddle: Jamis Comfort with synthetic suede top, burnished sides, steel rails, memory foam and bumper springs
Weight: 30.5 lbs
If you have any feedback on the Jamis Commuter 4.0, please leave a comment.
Pashley Roadster Classic. Available at Velorution in London for £495.00 (that's about $989).
Pashley has been making quality bikes for 80 years. For more on Pashley's 80th anniversary, check out:
Jim Langley
2008 Specs
Frame: Lugged and brazed (sizes: 20.5", 22.5" & 24.5)
Color: Buckingham Black
Gears: Sturmey Archer 3-spd hub gears
Wheels: 28" w/ black rims
Brakes: Sturmey Archer hub brakes
Pedals: Alloy non-slip
Saddle: Black Brooks B-33
Mudguards
Steel rear carrier w/ fold-down wheel stand
Ding dong bell
Coat guards
If you have any feedback on the Pashley Roadster Classic, please leave a comment.
Pashley Guv'nor. Available at Cycle Sense in North Yorkshire for £795.00 (that's about $1,574).
Pashley has been making quality bikes for 80 years. This model is apparently based on one that Pashley built in the 1930's.
I didn't find any reviews, but the Guv'nor did produce some internet buzz:
Jim Langley
Bike Radar
2007 Specs
Frame: Reynolds 531 lugged and brazed (sizes: 20.5" & 22.5")
Color: Buckingham Black
Gears: Sturmey Archer Single Speed
Wheels: 28" w/ gold piped black rims
Brakes: Sturmey Archer hub brakes
Pedals: Alloy non-slip
Saddle: Brooks B-17
Tires: Schawlbe Delta Cruiser
If you have any feedback on the Pashley Guv'nor, please leave a comment.
Swobo Sanchez. Available at Bike Rack with front brake for $625.
There's a lot online about the Sanchez and Swobo generally:
Bike Evangelist on Swobo's Street Bikes.
More about Swobo:
Mtbr: The Swobo Story.
Crooked Cog podcast: An interview with Swobo's Tim Parr.
2008 Specs:
Frame: Butted CroMo (sizes: 46, 50, 53, 55, 57, 60, 62 cm)
Color: Galvanized
Handlebar: Alloy, 30mm rise
Brakes: Not included
Crankset: Truvativ Touro, 48T
Chain: KMC, white
Fixed Cog: 16T
Hubs: Swobo high flange, nutted and flip-flop
Rims: Alex 28 hole
Tires: Continental UltraSport, 700 x 23c
Saddle: Swobo, w/ custom bottle opener
Pedals: Wellgo, 1-piece resin
No Rack & fender eyelets
If you have any feedback on the Swobo Sanchez, please leave a comment.
Swobo Folsom. This 1-speed coaster bike is available at Bike Rack for $450.
There's a lot online about Folsom and Swobo generally:
Cool Hunting Review and interview with Swobo's Tim Parr.
More about Swobo:
Mtbr: The Swobo Story.
Crooked Cog podcast: An interview with Swobo's Tim Parr.
2008 Specs:
Frame: 7005 butted aluminum (sizes: 16, 20")
Color: Matte Gray
Handlebar: Alloy, 4" rise
Brakes: Shimano coaster rear
Crankset: Truvativ Isoflow, 42T w/ CNC alloy guard
Chain: KMC
Cassette: Shimano 18T
Hubs: Shimano coaster rear; Swobo fr. nutted (not Q/R)
Rims: Alex 36 hole
Tires: Kenda K-RAD, 26 x 1.95
Saddle: Swobo, w/ custom bottle opener
Pedals: Wellgo, 1-piece aluminum body
Rack & fender eyelets (fenders/rack not included)
If you have any feedback on the Swobo Folsom, please leave a comment.
Swobo Otis. Available at Bike Rack for $650.
There's a lot online about this bike and Swobo generally:
Competitive Cyclist - a well-written review.
Dirt Rag Magazine's review.
Bicycling Magazine: Otis makes its "commute in style" feature.
More about Swobo:
Mtbr: The Swobo Story.
Crooked Cog podcast: An interview with Swobo's Tim Parr.
2008 Specs:
Frame: 7005 butted aluminum (sizes: 16, 18, 20, 22", 16.5" step-through)
Color: Matte Black
Handlebar: Alloy, 30mm rise
Brakes: SRAM iMotion coaster rear; Avid BB5 mechanical disc front
Crankset: Truvativ Isoflow, 38T w/ CNC alloy guard
Chain: KMC
Cassette: SRAM 19T
Hubs: SRAM iMotion 3 rear; Swobo fr. w/ locking Q/R
Rims: Alex 36 hole
Tires: Kenda Kwest, 26 x 1.5, puncture resistant
Shifters: SRAM iMotion 3-speed twist shifter
Saddle: Swobo, w/ custom bottle opener
Pedals: Wellgo, 1-piece aluminum body
Rack & fender eyelets (fenders apparently not included, although the step-through version is pictured w/ fenders)
If you have any feedback on the Swobo Otis, please leave a comment.
Raleigh Detour Deluxe. Available at Agoura Cycles, Agoura Hills, California, for $ 710.
Preview at Commute By Bike.
Loads of pics at the Raleigh Bike Blog.
2008 Specs:
Frame: Atomic 13 Aluminum Hybrid (sizes: 15, 17, 19, 21, 23)
Crankset: Shimano TX-71: 28-38-48
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Deore
Brakes: Shimano M465 mechanical disc 6" rotors
Cog set: SRAM PG830 (11-32T) 8-spd
Rims: Weinmann XTB-26 Double Wall
Tires: Kenda K1053 w/ K shield & reflective sides, 700 x 35c
Pedals: 1 piece alloy body & cage
Handlebar: Alloy riser
Saddle: Avenir Comfy Road
Colors: Brown
Chain: KMC Z82
Hubset: Dynamo DH3D Dynamo Disc QR 36h (front); Shimano M475 Disc QR 36H (rear)
Lights: Basta Pilot front & rear w/ auto on/off
Fenders
Bottle cage mounts
Rack (standard)
If you have any feedback about the Raleigh Deluxe Detour, please leave a comment.
