Description
With a Shimano drivetrain and a heritage inspired, light alloy, retro-styled frame, the Porter 1 blends the sophisticated looks of the original Porteur delivery bikes, with modern functionality. Featuring custom bamboo fenders, a modular front rack and custom delivery bag, the Porter has also been designed with special load-carrying geometry, a sturdy twin leg alloy kickstand and steering stabilizers so that it not only looks fantastic, but can really deliver with a full load.
Features
- Stylish ‘handmade’ looks and features, at real world pricing
- Fully equipped for the practicalities of everyday riding
- Stable load-carrying design and a comfortable ride position
- 38mm wide, tan-wall tyres with puncture proofing and reflective stripes
Specifications
| Frameset | |
| Frame | Butted Alloy, replaceable dropout, internal brake cable and custom chain guard |
| Fork | 1 1/8th Ahead full Cr-mo, lugged ‘stable load’ geometry, steering stabilizer |
| Wheels | |
| Wheelset / Rims | Double wall alloy 32H |
| Hubs | Fr: Alloy QR, Rr: Alloy QR Cassette |
| Spokes | Stainless Steel |
| Tyres | Kestrel 700 x 35c, tan wall w/Hippo Skin Kevlar puncture protection, 30tpi, FV tubes |
| Drivetrain | |
| Shifters | Shimano Altus Rapidfire Plus 7-Speed, with Shimano cable |
| Front Derailleur | N/A |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Altus 7 speed |
| Crankset | Forged alloy 44T. S=170mm, M/L=175mm, with custom alloy chain guard |
| Bottom Bracket | VP cartridge |
| Chain | KMC Z51 |
| Cassette | Shimano Cassette HG-20 12-32T 7 speed |
| Components | |
| Brakes | Tektro R369 alloy dual pivot 57mm reach |
| Brake Levers | Dia Compe DC-135 polished |
| Handlebar | Alloy Porter bar |
| Handlebar Stem | Alloy Ahead 15 deg rise S=75mm, M/L=90mm |
| Headset | FSA 1 1/8th Ahead external with classic high polish look |
| Grips | Leather-look wrap style |
| Pedals | VP Comfort Platform |
| Saddle | On-the-rivet Retro City comfort – riveted and sprung |
| Seat Post | Alloy 27.2, alloy non-QR clamp: S=300mm, M=350mm, L=400 |
| Stand | Alloy double leg centre mount |
| Extras | Custom Porteur front rack with removable sides and custom front bag, custom bamboo fenders, custom chain cover, retro ‘knocking’ bell, steering stabilizer and alloy twin leg kickstand |
