Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Steel -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset Nexus -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain Internally Geared Hub -
Brakes Coaster
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Elios 2 custom-butted CrMo w/ fork stablizer eyelets
Suspension Fork
Fuji 1 1/8" HiTen fork w/ CrMo steerer and rack/fender eyelets
Drivetrain
Shift Levers
Shimano Nexus 3-speed
Cassette
Shimano, 20T cog
Crank
Fuji forged alloy crank, 44T
Bottom Bracket
Sealed cartridge ST
Chain
KMC Z-410
Pedals
Fuji 1-piece alloy platform
Wheels
Rims
Fuji sealed bearing 36H QR front hub and Shimano Nexus 36H 3-speed rear hub w/ Fuji double wall alloy 36H rims
Tires
Kenda K-193, 700x38c
Brakes
Brakes
coaster brake
Brake Levers
N/A
Cockpit
Stem
Fuji steel quill
Handlebar
Fuji steel
Headset
Fuji 1 1/8" standard semi-cartridge
Seat
Saddle
Fuji padded and sprung
Seatpost
Fuji micro-adjust alloy, 300x27.2mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | XS | SM | MD/LG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bottom Bracket Height | 284 mm | 284 mm | 284 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 565 mm | 585 mm | 595 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73 ° | 73 ° | 72.5 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 480 mm | 520 mm | 560 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 72 ° | 72.5 ° | 73 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 135 mm | 155 mm | 170 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 455 mm | 455 mm | 455 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1084 mm | 1098 mm | 1098 mm |
| Standover Height | 770 mm | 800 mm | 826 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 |
About this model
Porteur is a Fuji Porteur model. Fuji released 2 bikes variations of this model so far. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2012, by clicking on this link.
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.
Average price for General Urban bikes
If you want to purchase a solid General Urban bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 499$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great General Urban bike. 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.
Porteur components
Fork material
Porteur has a steel fork, so, it can add some extra weight to your bike. However, steel is a pretty tough and durable material.
Wheels
The wheels on Porteur are the 700c aluminum type. These are the most popular wheels for road, aero, gravel, cyclocross, race, and gravel bikes. However, these wheels don’t perform so well when passing over obstacles.
Brakes
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The Porteur has Coaster brakes. Coaster brakes are among the oldest brake types you can find on a bike. However, they have flaws, especially if the chain falls off.