- Integrated threadless headset
- Front derailleur braze on will allow one to turn it into a 27sp bike.
- Head tube and seat tube interface for bags, pumps, pr battery packs
- Rear swingarm bolt can be removed from non-drive side ( easy to disassemble the frame for super compact storage
- Lighter stem which folds thinner
- Upgraded drive train w/trigger shifters
- Disc hubs ( front and rear ) with disc mounts on the frame
- Upgraded brakes, levers, and noodle
- Upgraded BB
- Lighter fork
- Powder coat paint with clear coat on top.
- Aluminium stem dial ( older models used plastic )
- Upgraded cable housing
- Upgraded kickstand mount
- Cold forged cranks.
- Sealed cartridge bottom bracket.
- Preload adjustable transarch suspension fork.
- Rear disc tabs
- Lightweight and easy to fold alloy pedals.
- Alloy and stainless frame and stem quick releases
- Machined sidewall rims
- Lowest price 9 speed folder brand in the world
- 24H/28H spoked front/rear wheels for lightweight
- 1.5" front tire for low rolling resistance
- Replaceable 48T chainring
- Stainless Steel spokes
- Upgraded brake levers with textured grip.
- Frame interface for pump on the rear of seat tube.
- Mini barends. (With many folding bikes it is difficult to steer with a long stem, barends solve this problem, but make the bike difficult to fold . not with our mini barends - easy to turn and easy to fold!)
- Folding left and right pedals for compactness.
- Plastic chainring cover to make keep chain from getting dirt and grime in your car or storage area. Also keeps the chain from falling off.
- Ding-a-ling bell to alert pedestrians and cars
- Extra wide rise handlebars to allow the rider to stretch out and feel comfortable. Rotating the rise bars can push the rider towards the saddle ( for upright comfort riding ) or away from the saddle ( for more aggressive riding )
- Super duper soft comfortable grips.
- Adjustable height stem allows bike to be used by kids and adults.
- Front and rear Quick Release skewers to quickly remove either wheel.
- Velo "love channel" saddle.
- Braze ons to allow a water bottle cage or pump.
- 30 day satisfaction guarantee.
- 1 year warranty.
Many ask why our bikes are so cost effective. The answer is simple, we design, import, distribute, and retail our own bikes. These efficiencies save our customers 50-70% over comparable quality bikes. The Downtube FS was designed with safety and ease of use in mind. High quality components and design was a premium goal with this bike. Some of the quality parts include:
- Aluminum frame with aluminum swingarm (FS Model)
- Front suspension fork by Zoom with transarch and preload adjustment.
- 9sp Sunrace M93 drivetrain
- 48T front chainring.
- 11-12-14-16-18-21-24-28-32 SunRace cassette. A cassette is a huge upgrade from our competitors 7sp freewheel bikes. Freewheels are a "cheaper" type of cassette. Cassettes shift MUCH better than Freewheels
- Oversized 1 1/8" headset, for increased durability and performance.
- Quality V-brakes.
- Double wall 24/28H front/rear 20" alloy rims.
- Quality front and rear Kenda 20" tires.
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All buyers should get their bike checked by a professional after receipt just to be safe. Normally the brakes may be a bit off center, which is easy to fix, the shifting will almost always be out. Read our derailleur adjustment instructions. The crank bolts should be tightened. Fitting a bike to your body is just as important than buying the right bike. Please use our fitting instructions to fit the bike to your body.Detailed specs:
Folded size: approx 13" x 24" x 35") rear swingarm is removable for super compact folding (used on airplanes and boats)
Weight: 27 lbs.
Folding time: 10 sec
Rider Height: 4'9"-6'4"
Rider Weight 245lb max
Frame: Xtra light Aluminum frame and swing arm with water bottle cage braze-ons and balance bar with 850lb coil spring shock
Fork: Zoom fork with disc tabs for disc brakes
Saddle: Velo "love channel" saddle
Seat post: Kalin 500mm Aluminum seat post
Brakes: C Star Aluminum V brakes with strong springs
Brake Levers: Radius Aluminum Brake levers
Front wheel: Quando 24H QR disc hub with double wall rim
Rear Wheel: Quando 28H QR disc cassette hub with double wall rim
Tires: Kenda 20x1.5" front and 20x1.75" rear
Shifters: Sun Race 9sp triggers
Cassette: Sun Race 9sp 11-32
Derailleur: Sun Race M93 9sp
Cranks: Prowheel aluminum 170mm 48T with chain guard
Chain: KMC
Pedals: Folding right and left