An ideal commuter bike, the Takara Kabuto features a strong handcrafted steel frame with horizontal dropouts that can handle the abuse of the big city. The Kabuto has a flip flop hub so you can run it as a fixed gear or in standard freewheel single speed mode without having to worry about adjustments to temperamental components.The 32 hole alloy wheels roll on loud Kenda 700 by 32 tires that are capable of withstanding less than perfect roads. Front and rear alloy side pull brakes round out the specs of this bike that will fit riders 5 feet, 8 inches tall to 6 feet tall with a standover clearance of 31 inches.
Specifications:
Steel frame and fork; 54 centimeter top tube
Alloy rims with alloy hub
Rear flip flop hub
Brakes: Alloy side pull
Tires: Yellow Kenda 700 x 32
Frame: Tig welded steel frame with horizontal drop out
Fork: Tig Welded 1 inch Threaded
Handlebar: Steel Road 42.5cm wide
Stem: Alloy Quill 1-inch 90 deg x 100mm
Crank: Steel 3-piece 170mm 44 tooth steel chain ring
Bottom Bracket: Loose ball and cone, English thread
Pedals: Alloy cage with toe clips
Rims: Alloy singlewall 32 hole with stainless steel spoke
Hub Rear: Joytech alloy 16-tooth freewheel and fix gear, bolt on
Hub Front: Joytech alloy high flange, bolt on
Tires: Kenda Yellow 700 x 32
Seat Collar: Alloy
Seatpost: Steel 25.4
Kickstand: Steel
Bar Tape: Cork
Weight: 29.5 pounds
