Bike Friday METRO 1996 VS Dahon IOS XL 2011 specs comparison

Bike Friday Metro 1996 comparison online with competitors

Bike Friday Metro

General Infos
Model Metro
Manufacturer Bike Friday
Year of production 1996
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Color choice - red
-Black
Sizes - Adjustable for rider height:4'8 to 6'4 (inches)
- large (inches)
- medium (inches)
- small (inches)
Sizes - Adjustable for rider height:4'8 to 6'4 (inches)
- large (inches)
- medium (inches)
- small (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire20 X 1.50 (inches) Specialized Nimbus
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size20 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Tektro RBP-366A Levers
Dia-Compe Bigdog Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Rigida Alloy
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel Straight Gauge
Union Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials4130 chromoly c
Frame typeTIG-welded Steel
Handlebar constructionBike Friday and Mountain
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsKalloy Alloy
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless YST 541AE

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC Alpha 50
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeYST
Crankset parts and sizes 48 Teeth
Tracer
Gear shift leversNot Available
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

Bike Friday Metro Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Not Available
Derailleur (Rear)Not Available
Fork material Unicrown Crown
4130 Chromoly
Fork typeBike Friday

Other Specs of Bike Friday Metro

Component group setsNot Available
Pedals detailsNot Available
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatNot Available
Seat post extension 28.6 (millimeters) Diameter
Kalloy SP-243


Dahon Ios XL 2011 comparison online with competitors

Dahon Ios XL

General Infos
Model Ios XL
Manufacturer Dahon
Year of production 2011
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Color choice -Obsidian
Sizes - Not available

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tireSchwalbe Kojak
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel sizeNot Available
Brakeset type Avid Juicy Levers
Avid Juicy Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano Alfine
Front: Alfine Dynamo
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Kinetix Pro
Spoke nipples typeBrass
Spoke wheel 14ga.
Stainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsHydroformed 7005 AL
Frame typeAluminum
Handlebar constructionKinetix Pro
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsDahon Andros
Headset sizeDahon Fusion XP+

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Rust Block
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeCartridge
Crankset parts and sizesKinetix Supra
Gear shift leversShimano Alfine
Rear gear set18 teeth c

Dahon Ios XL Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Not Available
Derailleur (Rear)Not Available
Fork materialPuro U7 Aluminum
Fork typeDahon SlipStream

Other Specs of Dahon Ios XL

Component group setsFolding Mix
Pedals detailsSuntour Folding
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatBioLogic Aria
Seat post extension 34.0 (millimeters) Diameter
BioLogic PostPump


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