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 Rim
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
SM
158cm - 171cm
MD
168cm - 180cm
LG
178cm - 189cm
XL
186cm - 199cm
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
Suspension Fork
Breezer Aluminum, Aluminum Steerer, Low-Rider Rack Mounts
Drivetrain
Shift Levers
Shimano Alfine 8-Speed, RapidFire Plus
Cassette
Gates CDX CenterTrack Sprocket, 24T
Crank
Breezer Forged Aluminum, Gates CDX CenterTrack Sprocket, 46T
Bottom Bracket
FSA 7420 Cartridge-Style
Chain
Gates CDX CenterTrack Carbon Drive Belt
Pedals
VP, Chromoly Axle
Wheels
Rims
Shimano 3N31 3W Dynamo QR Front/Nexus 8 Rear, 32H Hubs, Ryde ZAC 2000 CNC Rims
Tires
Schwalbe City Lite, w/ PunctureProtection, 40-622
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano M422 V Brake
Brake Levers
Shimano Alivio V-Brake Levers
Cockpit
Stem
Breezer 3D-Forged 6061 Aluminum, 31.8, 12°/78°
Handlebar
Breezer Ergo Lite 6061 Aluminum, 31.8, 630mm Wide, 15mm Rise, 9° Sweep
Headset
FSA 1 1/8", Fully Integrated, 36° ACB-Sealed, 6.5mm Aluminum Top Cover
Seat
Saddle
Breezer Performance Dual-Density Saddle
Seatpost
Breezer Aluminum, 27.2mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bottom Bracket Height | 271 mm | 271 mm | 271 mm | 271 mm |
| Front Center | 626.2 mm | 636.9 mm | 647.5 mm | 668.2 mm |
| Rake | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 585 mm | 595 mm | 605 mm | 625 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 72.5 ° | 72.5 ° | 72.5 ° | 72.5 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 480 mm | 520 mm | 560 mm | 600 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 71.5 ° | 71.5 ° | 71.5 ° | 71.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 140 mm | 155 mm | 170 mm | 190 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 452 mm | 452 mm | 452 mm | 452 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1069 mm | 1080 mm | 1090 mm | 1111 mm |
| Standover Height | 775 mm | 792 mm | 825 mm | 851 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
| Rider Min Height | 158 cm | 168 cm | 178 cm | 186 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 171 cm | 180 cm | 189 cm | 199 cm |
About this model
Beltway 8 belongs to the Breezer Beltway model. There are 37 bikes that carry this model name. You can easily view all of the Breezer Beltway bikes models from 2014, here.
Safety
Take safety seriously when you ride your bike, and always wear your helmet. Moreover, don’t ride on the sidewalk. This is actually against the law in some states and can be dangerous for both you and pedestrians.
Commuter bikes average price
Our math shows that the average cost of a dependable Commuter bike is 762$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Commuter bike. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
Overview of components
Fork material
The fork on this bike is made out of aluminum, so there won’t be much extra weight added to the bike. However, they are not so stiff as carbon forks are.
Wheels size
The Beltway 8 2014 bike is equipped with 700c aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. These wheels are the most used kind for road bikes in general. However, these wheels don’t perform so well when passing over obstacles.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Breezer Beltway 8 has Rim brakes installed. Rim brakes are cheaper than hydraulic brakes, and also easier to maintain. However, they have problems in wet conditions.
Sizes
There are 4 sizes available for this model. Rider height can be anywhere between 158 cm – 199 cm (5.18 ft – 6.53 ft). In conclusion, it won’t take much to find one that’s right for you.