Breezer BELTWAY 8 2018
2018 Urban
Estimate price |
1,099$
Weight | 12.75 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset Alfine -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain Belt Drive, IGH -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Breezer D'Fusion hydroformed aluminum, integrated head tube, Breezer eccentric bottom bracket, dual water bottle mounts, Breeze-In belt-drive dropouts, Apex Disc mount
Suspension Fork
Breezer aluminum disc, low-rider rack mounts
Drivetrain
Shift Levers
Shimano Alfine S700 8-Speed, RapidFire Plus
Cassette
Continental CDS drive belt sprocket, 20T
Crank
Breezer forged aluminum 2-piece, Continental ECO Drive belt sprocket, 39T
Bottom Bracket
Sealed cartridge-bearing system
Chain
Continental CDS high performance belt
Pedals
VP, polished aluminum body, chromoly axle
Wheels
Rims
Shimano HB-TX505 QR front / Alfine 8 rear, 32H Centerlock hubs, Vera DPD28 disc rims
Tires
Continental, SPORT CONTACT II 700 x 35c, reflex stripe
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano M315 hydraulic disc brake, 160mm front, 160mm rear
Brake Levers
Shimano M315 hydraulic disc brake, 3-finger lever
Cockpit
Stem
3D-forged 6061 aluminum, 31.8, 12°
Handlebar
Ergo Lite 6061 aluminum, 31.8, 630mm wide, 15mm rise, 9° sweep
Grips
Ergon GP1
Headset
FSA 1 1/8", fully integrated, ACB-sealed, 6.5mm aluminum top cover
Seat
Saddle
WTB Silverado Comp
Seatpost
6061 aluminum, 27.2mm, forged alloy head, offset 12mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | LG | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Center | 628 mm | 629 mm | 630 mm | 647 mm | 652 mm |
| Rake | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 572 mm | 582 mm | 592 mm | 612 mm | 627 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 72 ° | 72 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 460 mm | 500 mm | 540 mm | 580 mm | 620 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 71 ° | 71.5 ° | 71.5 ° | 72 ° | 72 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 140 mm | 155 mm | 170 mm | 190 mm | 210 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 454 mm | 454 mm | 454 mm | 454 mm | 454 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1072 mm | 1075 mm | 1076 mm | 1093 mm | 1098 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 71 mm | 66 mm | 66 mm | 66 mm | 66 mm |
| Standover Height | 778 mm | 806 mm | 822 mm | 861 mm | 889 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
Model Overview
BELTWAY 8 is part of the Breezer Beltway model. Breezer released 37 bikes variations of this model so far. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2018, by clicking on this link.
Model range prices
Breezer BELTWAY 8 ST 2018 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 1099$. On the other hand, Breezer Beltway 11+ 2018, is the most expensive and costs 1799$.
Safety
Your safety should be the top priority when you go for a ride. In short, make sure that you always use a helmet, high visibility clothing, and proper lights when riding at night-time.
Average price for Commuter bikes
According to our calculations, the average cost of a Commuter bike that is reliable is 762$. However, you could also get a good Commuter bike even if you pay a lower amount than the average price. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 1099$. Comparing this to the average Commuter bike price, we see that the price is 44.23% more expensive.
Commuter bikes average weight
If we make a quick analysis of the average weight of a Commuter bike, we get 14.29 kg (31.5 lbs). It is a good advantage to have a lighter bike than the average. However, a heavier bike is more efficient on descents.
BELTWAY 8 weighs 12.75 kg (28.11 lbs) and is considerably lighter than the average. In short, the average Commuter bike weight is 12.08% higher than this one.
BELTWAY 8 components
Fork material
The fork is made out of aluminum, which is a lighter material. However, it is not as tough, nor durable as steel is.
Wheels size
The wheels on BELTWAY 8 are the 700c aluminum type. These are the most popular wheels for road, aero, gravel, cyclocross, race, and gravel bikes. However, while they give you great speed and control, these wheels are not so bump-friendly.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The BELTWAY 8 comes with Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, these are ideal for anyone.