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 |
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.
ReplyDeleteI 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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