Early Rider Limited Urban 20″ Urban 3 2019
2019 Youth
Estimate price |
599$
Weight | 7.8 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 20" -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain Single Speed -
Brakes Rim
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Hand brushed, 6061 Aluminum, forged drop outs
Suspension Fork
Hand brushed, 6061 Aluminum, forged drop outs
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Internal gear hub
Shift Levers
Sturmey twist shift
Cassette
Sturmey 18T dished steel
Crank
30T steel chainring, cold forged 7075 aluminium 120mm cranks, hollow 7075 aluminum splined axle
Bottom Bracket
External threaded sealed cartridge
Chain
Sunrace CNS10
Pedals
Early Rider, 1 piece alloy cage, sealed bearings
Wheels
Front Hub
Aluminum, full cartridge
Rear Hub
Aluminium 4 bearing cassette hub
Rims
Early Rider 20", 24H front, 28H rear double wall
Tires
Maxxis DTH folding 20", 120TPi
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro Bx-1 with short-reach Levers Rim Brake
Brake Levers
Tektro JL350, short reach
Cockpit
Stem
Ritchey OS, forged 6061 aluminium, 60mm reach
Handlebar
Ritchey OS Double Butted, AL6061, 560mm
Headset
1-1/8 in Conventional sealed cartridge bearing
Seat
Saddle
Early Rider wing saddle
Seatpost
Ritchey 25.4mm Black Anno
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
About this model
Urban 20″ Urban 3 belongs to the Earlyriderlimited Urban model. 2 bikes variations carry this model name so far.
Safety
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Youth bikes average price
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Youth bike is 278$. However, even though the average price of a Youth bike is lower, you might still be able to get a top-quality bike. In short, before purchasing your ideal bike do some research about its components, and also check for reviews online.
When Early Rider Limited released this model in 2019, its price was 599$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Urban 20″ Urban 3 price is 115.47% more expensive than the average cost of a Youth bike.
Average weight for Youth bikes
If we make a quick analysis of the average weight of a Youth bike, we get 11.74 kg (25.88 lbs). Having an easier bike than average will give you a great advantage on climbs. However, a heavier bike will gain more speed on descends.
Weighing 7.8 kg (17.2 lbs), the Urban 20″ Urban 3 model is much lighter than average. In other words, this model is 50.51% lighter than the average Youth bike.
Urban 20″ Urban 3 components
Fork material
When it comes to the fork, this bike has an aluminum one, which doesn’t add too much extra weight to the bike. However, it is not so stiff as steel or carbon forks are.
Wheels size
When it comes to wheels, the Urban 20″ Urban 3 bike is equipped with the 20″ aluminum model. The 20″ wheels are a good fit for folding bikes, BMX, or children bikes. In conclusion, you can use them better on-road, and less on technical terrain.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The Urban 20″ Urban 3 comes with Rim brakes. Slightly lighter than hydraulic brakes, rim brakes are a budget choice. However, you could spend a little extra and get a bike that has hydraulic brakes.