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Longbikes Slipstream specifications

Longbikes Slipstream

The Slipstream: The Cadillac and Flagship of Longbikes is the ultimate Touring Bicycle without equal. It loves short jaunts around the neighborhood and quick and comfortable centuries but calls out for long journeys into new territory. If you want to travel in comfort and at ease, the Slipstream will take you there.

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Slipstream Specifications
Frame: Designed and Handmade in Colorado, 4130 Tube, triangulated frame. Bolt on rear triangle with removable drop-outs
Wheel Base 70.5" Std. Longer or Shorter Frames Available, call.
X-Seam Range 42-47" for Standard Size Frame, + 4" Long frame is 47" - 51". Longer or Shorter Frames available.
Seat Height 23"
Seat Position Adjustment 8" of total seat adjustment. Body measurements may make a longer or shorter frame advisable however.
Bottom Bracket Height 17.5"
Fork 1" Threaded, 1 1/8" Chromoly Tapered Blade, disc brake only.
Head Set 1" Alloy, threaded
Seat Two piece Hip-Hinged, Aluminum tube frame, full mesh.
Steering Indirect Underseat
Handle Bar 7/8" 6061-T6 Aluminum Tube
Bar Ends Longbikes 2 axis adjustable for perfect hand/arm positioning
Front Wheel Velocity Aeroheat  406, 32 spoke, Black/Black
Rear Wheel Velocity Aeroheat,  26", 36 spoke, Black/Black
Front Hub Velocity sealed cartridge bearing
Rear Hub Velocity sealed cartridge bearing
Front Brake Avid Mechanical Disc BB-7
Rear Brake Avid Mechanical Disc BB-7
Brake Levers Avid Speed Dial 7
Shifters Shimano Dura-Ace 9 Speed Bar Con's
Front Derailleur Shimano LX
Rear Derailleur Shimano LX
Crank Set Forged Aluminum, 170, 30/42/52, 9spd compatible
Pedals Basic platform pedal
Idler 2, Urethane, ball bearing
Bottom Bracket Sealed Cartridge
Chain SRAM
Cassette Shimano LX 9 speed 11-32
Front Tire Kenda Kwest Recumbent 100 psi 1.5×20" (406)
Rear Tire Kenda Kwest Recumbent 100 psi 1.5×26"
Paint Bright Chrome Yellow with clear coat & top mount decals. View Options and Colors page for available options.

Prices and specifications subject to change without notice.