The material is aluminium, the most widespread choice. It is lighter than steel and stronger than carbon fibre. It is used in the manufacture of many types of bicycles and offers the best price-to-weight ratio.
V-brakes are easy to replace, lightweight and inexpensive, yet by choosing brake pads to suit your riding conditions you can achieve high stopping efficiency.
This urban bike is built on a foldable 6061 aluminium alloy frame in a 12.5" (31 cm) size, weighs about 13 kg and suits riders from 145 to 190 cm tall. It comes in blue and features a 3x7 gear setup with a SHIMANO RD-TY200 rear derailleur, SHIMANO SL-RS36 R7 shifters and an external gearing system for a versatile everyday ride.
