Bike Friday METRO 1996 VS Lodestar THE VAGABOND 1999 specs comparison
Bike Friday Metro
General Infos| Model | Metro |
| Manufacturer | Bike Friday |
| Year of production | 1996 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| 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 tire | 20 X 1.50 (inches) Specialized Nimbus |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 20 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Tektro RBP-366A LeversDia-Compe Bigdog Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-holeRigida Alloy |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | Straight GaugeUnion Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 4130 chromoly c |
| Frame type | TIG-welded Steel |
| Handlebar construction | Bike Friday and Mountain |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Kalloy Alloy |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless YST 541AE |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)KMC Alpha 50 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | YST |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 48 TeethTracer |
| Gear shift levers | Not Available |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth7-speed |
Bike Friday Metro Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Not Available |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Not Available |
| Fork material | Unicrown Crown4130 Chromoly |
| Fork type | Bike Friday |
Other Specs of Bike Friday Metro
| Component group sets | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Not Available |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Not Available |
| Seat post extension | 28.6 (millimeters) DiameterKalloy SP-243 |
Lodestar The Vagabond
General Infos| Model | The Vagabond |
| Manufacturer | Lodestar |
| Year of production | 1999 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice | - Cobalt Blue-Chrome Red |
| Sizes | - 14.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 24 X 1.75 (inches) VEE VRB-026Front: 24 X 1.75 (inches) VEE VRB-O26 |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 24 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | 3-finger Steel LeversSteel Sidepull Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Sturmey Archer AW3C Coaster NuttedFront: Assess AE-201 |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-holeRemerex RMX-22 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters)Buchel Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Hi-tensile Steel |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | High-rise Steel |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Knob Adjustable Folding |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) YST 663B |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 1/8 (inches) |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | Thun #85/56 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 46 TeethThun Futura |
| Gear shift levers | Sturmey Archer 3-speed |
| Rear gear set | 18 Teeth3-speed Internal |
Lodestar The Vagabond Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Not Available |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Not Available |
| Fork material | Unicrown CrownHi-tensile Steel |
| Fork type | Akisu |
Other Specs of Lodestar The Vagabond
| Component group sets | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Xerama SP-807/cm |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle Royal #421/5 |
| Seat post extension | 25.4 (millimeters) DiameterKalloy SP-200 |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Bike Friday provided us with the latest version of its Metro bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Bike Friday Metro Folding here
- Get your Lodestar The Vagabond manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Lodestar The Vagabond Folding here