Breezer Doppler Cafe

2018 Breezer Doppler Cafe in pearl yellow and black. Courtesy: breezerbikes.com

The Breezer Doppler Cafe is a butted chromoly steel  650b 11-speed that comes with full fenders.  The MSRP is $1100.

The 650b wheelsize, also called 27.5, has become very popular in the mountain bike world.  At 584 mm, it's the "just right" size for many mountain bikers, in the middle between 26ers (559 mm) and 29ers (622 mm). 650b has also become a popular width for cross and "gravel" bikes.  From a transportation bike standpoint, the advantage of 650b is that it lets you run wider tires for a cushier ride.  Jan Heine of Bicycle Quarterly raves about the advantages of 650b tires in his "remarkable journey of discovery" series.

Another thing to like about this bike is its 11x1 gearing, which means you get plenty of gear options without having to deal with triple or even double chainrings.  This really simplifies the ride.

Finally, I should admit my bias for retro steel bikes.  This one just looks cool.

And while I'm admitting biases, our love for Breezer should be clear by now.  In looking for bikes that met our standards, we started with Breezer.  Our first bicycle post in Feburary 2008 was about the Breezer Citizen.  Our second post was about the Breezer Uptown. Breezer just makes solid transportation bikes, and they keep getting better and better.

There's been a lot of hype about the Doppler Cafe.  Here's a sampling:

Bicycling

Bicycle Times

CX Magazine

Bike Rumor

Where can you find this bike? Check with your local bicycle shop.  In Washington, DC, that would be The Daily Rider.

Specifications

Sizes	49cm, 52cm, 54cm, 56cm, 58cm, 60cm
Color(s)	Pearl yellow w/black
Frame	Breezer butted-chromoly steel, 44mm headtube, BSA Threaded BB, 142X12 through-axle dropouts
Fork	Full-carbon disc, tapered steerer, 12mm through-axle w/rack, fender & side bottle mounts
Crankset	Forged 1X, 40T
Bottom Bracket	Sealed-bearing, BSA
Pedals	na
Front Derailleur	na
Rear Derailleur	SRAM Apex 1
Shifters	SRAM Apex 1, 11-speed
Cassette	SRAM 1130 Powerglide, 11-42 11-speed
Chain	KMC X11
Wheelset	650Bx32H WTB STP i23 TCS disc, tubeless compatible, sealed bearing hubs, 14gSS spokes
Tires	WTB Horizon, 650x47mm wire bead
Brakeset	Tektro HD-T285 hydraulic disc, 160mm rotor
Brake Levers	Tektro HD-T285 Hydraulic
Headset	FSA 1 1/8", No.10 internal, 36° ACB-sealed, 6.5mm aluminum top cover
Handlebar	Breezer Sweeper Bar, 680mm width, 25Deg backweep
Stem	3D-forged 6061 stem body, +/-7°
Tape	Breezer Ergo cork
Saddle	WTB Volt Comp 142x265, steel rail
Seatpost	Breezer, 6061 alloy, 27.2mm diameter
Fenders	Stainless fenders w/ struts
Headlight	na
Taillight	na
Rear Carrier	na
Drive Unit	na
Weight	29.45lb/13.39kg(size 56)
	*Spec subject to change without notice

Geometry

Size(Semi-Compact Frame)		49cm	52cm	54cm	56cm	58cm	60cm
Seat Tube, Center to Top	A	49	52	54	56	58	60
Top Tube, Effective	C	508	534	555	565	585	600
Head Tube Length	D	100	120	145	160	175	190
Seat Tube Angle	E	75°	74°	73°	73°	72.5°	72°
Head Tube Angle	G	70.5°	71°	71.5°	71.5°	71.5°	72°
Chainstay Length	H	450	450	450	450	450	450
Wheelbase	I	1025	1038	1047	1067	1070	1077
Bottom Bracket Drop	J	68	68	65	65	62	62
Fork Offset	K	50	50	50	50	50	50
Stack	M	na	na	na	na	na	na
Reach	N	na	na	na	na	na	na
Standover	O	na	na	na	na	na	na
Stem		80	90	100	110	110	120
Handlebar Width		40	42	44	46	46	46
Crank		170	172.5	172.5	175	175	175
Wheel Size		700c	700c	700c	700c	700c	700c
Seat Post Diameter		27.2	27.2	27.2	27.2	27.2	27.2