Monday, September 16, 2013

Linus Scout

The Linus Scout. Also available in navy blue. Credit: Linus bikes
Linus offers this steel 7-speed for $545.

 Linus calls this "the bike for everyone."  I prefer the phrase "bike for the rest of us," but certainly this is the bike for everyone seeking a comfortable upright ride with fenders, a chainguard, and a decent gear selection.  This looks like an update of Linus' Duchi 3-speed model, with some nice touches like double-walled rims, leather grips, and a bell.

 Here are the specs:


  • Durable Hi Tensile steel frame with Chromoly down tube


  • Shimano Acera 7 speed derailleur w/ MegaRange cassette


  • Tektro dual pivot caliper brakes


  • Forged aluminum crank


  • Chainguard w/ enclosed crank


  • Double wall alloy rims with stain-less steel spokes


  • Linus Elysian tires w/ gum wall


  • Genuine leather grips


  • Mid-century alloy bell


  •  Available in 48 cm with 26" wheels or 56 cm with 700c wheels
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    Anonymous said...

    I consider myself to be in the "rest of us" camp. However, my biggest challenge is finding the right "rest of us" bike for a tall person. I'm not sure any company makes step-thru frames for tall people. I'm big on having a chain guard, fenders and a rack. I want the Scout, but it's too small. Same goes for the affordable Public Bikes. Breezers are too heavy for my situation (lots of stairs). Any help?

    October 10, 2013 at 12:50 AM

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