Brodie Bicycles is not a common brand in the US, but according to BikeBikeYYC (Calgary, Alberta) it's a solid bike that sells well in Canadian bike shops. Brodie got their start with mountain bikes, and it shows in their product line-up. The bike that really got my attention was Section.8.
This bike has some really great features out of the box like a double kickstand, rack, and fenders with integrated flaps. You'll find a disk brake on the front and a roller brake with integral cooling disk mated to the Nexus 8 rear hub. The front disk brake should dispel any concerns with the stopping power of roller brakes; however, personally I would like to see a rollerbrake/dynohub combination on the front wheel. The tan leatherette saddle and grips are a classy touch.
I expect a relaxed ride from the Aluminum frame. The steeply-sloping top tube reminds me of an Electra Townie without the crank-forward drawback. Brodie seems to take great pride in their paint jobs as well, offering custom paint on some models.
Specs:
| FRAME | 6061 Butted Al City Bike |
| FRONT FORK | Brodie Cromo Road |
| REAR SHOCK | N/A |
| HANDLE BAR | Brodie City Bend 25.4 |
| STEM | Brodie XC |
| BRAKES | Shim.IM70 Roller / Tek.6" IO Disc |
| CRANKS | Truvativ IsoFlow 38T |
| PEDALS | Wellgo Alloy Comfort |
| HUBS | Shimano Nexus 8 Spd |
| CASSETTE | Shimano Nexus 18t |
| RIMS | Shining A-M3 / SS |
| TIRES | Kenda Eurotour 42c |
| FRONT DERAILLEUR | N/A |
| REAR DERAILLEUR | N/A |
| SHIFTERS | Shimano Nexus 8 Spd |
| SADDLE | Freedome Relax Deluxe |
| S/POST | Brodie 27.2 |
| EXTRAS | Brodie Fenders / Kickstand / Rack |
2 comments:
I really like the look of that bike. I'm also glad I'm not the only weirdo who doesn't care much for Electra's crank forward design.
I love my Section 8, the only thing that was change was the saddle- it's now a Brooks B17. The Nexus hub and roller rear brake are so reliable- you can even change gears standing still. I'm glad mine has the front disk brake as the previous year's model had a roller brake which is inadequate. Best all weather bike for the money & made in Canada!
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