If you happen to’re acquainted with Precedence Bicycles, you’ll know the corporate focuses on low-maintenance city bikes that function Gates belt-driven drivetrains. The Eight was first launched in 2016 as a commuter bike, however the mannequin was later revised into a totally featured, all-season commuter referred to as the Continuum Onyx. Precedence is now releasing an all-new Eight, which has advanced right into a sport hybrid bike.
The brand new Eight was created to supply a steadiness of pace and luxury. This bike is good for health, leisure using, and commuting. As with all of Precedence’s bikes, the Eight is constructed with sturdiness in thoughts and with little or no upkeep required.
Again in 2017, I obtained a Precedence Continuum for testing, and the corporate let me preserve for long-term testing. After loads of using and several other winters of storage beneath my residence, the bike remains to be operating nice with mainly no upkeep.
Precedence Eight- Drivetrain:
The Eight’s title comes from the bike’s 8-speed internally geared Shimano Alfine rear hub. The hub supplies a 307% gear vary, which Precedence says is ample for climbing hills and leisure cruising. The Alfine hub is sealed to guard its internals from the weather. Gear adjustments are managed by a set off shifter, and the Alfine hub can change gears whereas using or at a standstill.
As with all of Precedence’s bikes, the hub is pushed by a low-maintenance Gates Carbon Drive Belt. Gates’ drive belts final 2-3x longer than customary chains, require no lubrication and provide a clean pedaling expertise. Precedence equips the small frames with 170mm crank arms however jumps to 175mm arms for medium and huge bikes.
Body and Elements:
The Eight provides a 6061 aluminum body with a carbon fiber fork. The bike rolls on 700x32c WTB Slick tires, that are puncture-resistant and embrace reflective sidewalls. The Eight will get 32-spoke, double-walled aluminum rims with a sealed bearing hub within the entrance wheel.
174HUDSON dual-piston hydraulic disc brakes with 160mm rotors guarantee highly effective, all-weather stopping efficiency (Please be aware – Tektro brakes are proven within the images).
The Eight will get a 620mm extensive aluminum handlebar, and stems are both 80mm attain (small body) or 90mm (medium and huge frames).
Together with the carbon fork, a carbon seatpost helps take in vibrations to supply a snug trip. Precedence equips the Eight with the extremely standard WTB Volt saddle. Silicone foam grips additionally assist take in street vibrations.
Precedence consists of pedals on the Eight, and so they’re not a price range plastic set – You get aluminum platform pedals with chromoly spindles.
The Eight’s body consists of a number of braze-on mounts for racks, fenders (which aren’t included on this mannequin), youngster seats, and water bottles. An aluminum kickstand can be included.
Weight for the whole Eight is listed at simply 27 lbs, so it received’t be too troublesome to haul it upstairs or load onto a motorbike rack.
Geometry/Sizing:
The Eight is accessible in three body sizes – small (17”), medium (19”), and huge (21”), which ought to cowl riders from 5’2” to six’3”. Its sporty but comfy geometry provides an upright using place to attenuate pressure in your shoulders and again.
Pricing and Transport/Meeting Choices:
MSRP for the brand new Eight is $999, however till January 21st Precedence is providing a ‘launch particular’ worth of $899 by means of their web site.
Prospects can decide up their bike absolutely assembled from Precedence’s showroom in Tribeca NY, have bikes shipped to and assembled by any Beeline Join affiliated bike store (for a further $130), or go for residence supply (for $30).
If you happen to select residence supply, Precedence consists of all of the instruments wanted to complete assembling the bike. The method ought to take about 20 minutes, and walkthrough movies on Precedence’s web site can help with meeting. Precedence bikes will be delivered to wherever within the continental USA inside per week.
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