Brooklyn Bicycle Co. Bedford 8 Speed 2022
2022 Urban
Estimate price |
599$
Weight | 14.06 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Steel -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset Shimano -
Suspension Rigid -
Brakes Rim
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Lightweight Steel frame, rear carrier & down tube braze-ons
Suspension Fork
Brooklyn Bicycle Co. custom steel; front carrier braze-ons
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano 8-Speed
Shift Levers
8-Speed Twist-Shifter
Crank
3-piece alloy with replaceable chain ring & integrated chain guard
Bottom Bracket
Square-taper BSA English threaded-cartridge bottom bracket with sealed bearings
Chain
KMC Heavy Duty
Pedals
Brooklyn Bicycle Co. Alloy City Pedals
Wheels
Front Hub
Sealed-Bearing Alloy 32H
Rear Hub
Sealed-Bearing Alloy 32H
Rims
Double-Walled Alloy, 32H with CNC Machined Brake Surface
Spokes
14G stainless steel
Tires
Puncture-resistant 700x32 Tires
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro Dual-Pivot Caliper with Tektro Alloy Hand Lever
Cockpit
Handlebar
Brooklyn Bicycle Co. Custom Upright relaxed alloy handlebars & 180mm alloy stem
Grips
Brooklyn Bicycle Co. Custom Vegan Leather Comfort Grips
Headset
1” Threaded Alloy, Semi-sealed with weather-seal ring
Seat
Saddle
Selle Royal Vegan Leather Ergonomic Touring Saddle
Seatpost
Alloy with integrated seat clamp and micro-adjust
Model Overview
Bedford 8 Speed completes the Brooklynbicycleco Bedford model. Brooklyn Bicycle Co. released 5 bikes variations of this model 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.
Average price for Commuter bikes
If you want an acceptable Commuter bike you should know that the average price is 762$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Commuter bike. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
When Brooklyn Bicycle Co. released this model in 2022, its price was 599$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Bedford 8 Speed price is 27.21% smaller than the average cost of a Commuter bike.
Commuter bikes average weight
Commuter bikes weigh an average of 14.29 kg (31.5 lbs). You will have a greater advantage on climbs if your bike is easier than the average. On descents, however, a heavier bike will give you extra speed.
Brooklyn Bicycle Co. Bedford 8 Speed it’s weighing 14.06 kg (31 lbs). At this weight, is slightly lighter than average. In other words, this model is 1.64% lighter than the average Commuter bike.
Bedford 8 Speed components
Fork material
The fork on this bike is made out of steel, which tends to be more flexible than carbon forks in general. However, a carbon fork is considerably lighter.
Wheels
The wheels on Bedford 8 Speed are the 700c aluminum type. There is no doubt, that 700c wheels are very popular on all road bike models. However, these wheels don’t perform so well when passing over obstacles.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Brooklyn Bicycle Co. Bedford 8 Speed is equipped 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.
Sizes
Brooklyn Bicycle Co. Bedford 8 Speed 2022 is available in one size only. In conclusion, make sure it fits you, or look for another model.