Rabeneick TX7 Roadster - Nexus 8spd - Gates - Disc bike, Germany

Rabeneick TX7 Roadster - Nexus 8spd - Gates - Disc bike, Germany Introduction

Kindly note: Internal Gear Hub (IGH) bikes are my hobby for some 40years. I have more IGH bikes for sale. Some are listed in Kijiji (pls check my other ads), others not yet. IGH bikes are truly the best invention after the wheel and I can explain why... Always happy to help even if you do not buy from me. Proceeds benefit charity for underprivileged kids. Rabeneick TX7 Roadster - Nexus 8spd - Gates - Disc bike, Germany Gates Belt, Disk brake, 8 spd Internal Gear hub Bronze Matt • internal gear hub • gates belt • belt bike • city bike • gravel bike • commuter bike • IGH Proceeds benefit charity, summer camp for underprivileged children. See my other IGH bikes, some are listed many are not, reach out to me for details and multiple configuration options and any other help/tuning. “Less is more” isn’t just Rabeneick’s claim. With the TX7 city bike, the Oldenburgers have translated the Bauhaus motto into a no-frills bike for urban spaces. A sporty frame with flat, angular tubes in a stylish bronze paint, sloping sloping top tube, low seatstays, wide handlebars and a significant saddle rise - even as an industry insider you wouldn't immediately think of the Rabeneick brand! And yet the old Bielefeld bicycle and motorcycle brand, which has been part of Cycle Union since 1999, is now distinguishing itself as a modern “brand” with purist-looking, timeless bicycle models. TX7 Roadster - Nexus 8 - Gates - Disc City/Urban/Commuter/Hybrid/Gravel Light, fast, maintenance free, ALL WEATHER!!!!, no dropped chain. MSRP $3,000 on the road L, Set tube 50cm RH-L fits 5' 5"-5' 9", up to 6’4” with Thudbuster The TX7 by Rabeneick is the ultimate all-season day-and-night city bike - whether for short distance commutes or long distance recreational rides. Super low maintenance, fully equipped, and strong on minimal design aesthetics, the TX7 rides even better than it looks. The TX7 is as versatile as they come. Starting with a sleek, hydroformed aluminium frame, the TX7 boasts an urban-sporty geometry for a comfy yet ultra-mobile feel while riding. The 8-speed Nexus internal gear hub offers a wide gear range and the smoothest shifting you could dream of, while powerful disc brakes will stop you in your tracks rain or shine. What takes the TX7 to the next level is the Gates belt drive. Say goodbye to chain stretch, rust and replacement; the belt drive makes for a powerful transmission while being virtually maintenance-free. When you add in battery-free dynamo lighting, Curana fenders, Ergon grips ... well, it's easy to wonder how "minimal" this bike is. One look should clear that up - every piece of the TX7 plays an important role with no superfluous add-ons - leaving a clean, slick design. Form, meet function - we think you two will get along. • Lightweight, stiff and corrosion-proof aluminium frame • Roadster frame employs sporty geometry with an urban twist • Unbreakable, lightweight Curana fenders with integrated rear light • Maintenance-free Nexus 8-speed internal gears • Strong and lightweight double walled rims • Battery-free Busch & Muller Dynamo lighting system • Puncture resistant tires for care free rides • Strong rear mount kick stand - made in Switzerland • Perfect for any season and a variety of terrains RABENEICK - TX7 ROADSTER - NEXUS 8 - GATES - DISC FRAME Aluminum 6061 - Powdercoated FORK Lightweight Aluminum - Powdercoated HEADSET FSA 1-1/8” Semi-Integrated STEM Promax DA-250 Aluminum 1-1/8” 4-bolt clamp 31.8mm HANDLEBAR Levelnine, Race Aluminum, 660mm GRIPS Herrmans Grit D33 with clamping screw SEATPOST Kalloy SP-DC1 Aluminum 31.6mm, 300mm SEAT Selle Royal Asphalt BRAKES Shimano BR-MT400 Disc Brake (160mm Rotor) BRAKE LEVERS Shimano Acera, 3-Finger Lever SHIFTER Shimano Alfine 8 rotary FRONT HUB Shutter Precision PL-8 Dynamo REAR HUB Shimano Nexus 8-Speed Freewheel SPOKES Niro 13G Stainless Steel, 36 Spokes RIMS Double-wall alloy TIRES Continental Contact Speed 37-622 BOTTOM BRACKET Thun Topaz Square-Cut Sealed Cartridge Bearing CRANKS Gates CDN Belt Pulley 46T CHAIN Gates CDN Belt drive COGSET Gates CDN Belt pulley, 24T PEDALS Marwi SP-823 Aluminum, 9/16 City/Trekking KICKSTAND Pletscher Comp Zoom - made in Switzerland FRONT LIGHT Busch & Muller Lumotec IQ-XS, 70 LUX - made in Germany REAR LIGHT Busch&Muller LED - made in Germany FENDERS Curana, Plastic/Aluminum CHAIN GUARD N/A Optional Extras: fenders Thudbuster LT 3 Various saddle options incl. Brooks Cambium C17 , Fizik Nisene and soft leather saddle… Various pedal options including clip-ons SHIMANO DEORE PD-M520 and Carbon fiber Flats PROPALM 1900LEO Hand-Made Ergonomic Leather grips AL cage snap it valve pump Kickstand Price for stock configuration How is a city bike different from other types of bikes? Behind each bike lies a designer, and within each designer lies assumptions. The assumption of most North American bike designers is that people ride bikes for recreation, which usually involves a bike path, a country road, and several hours of spare time. The bikes that result from this assumption are usually hunched-over, have exposed oily drivetrains that require tighter athletic clothes, feature anywhere from 21 to 33 speeds, and aren’t often made to be locked up to metal poles all day, especially in foul weather. A city bike is quite the opposite. Its position is gloriously upright, the chain is totally covered, you can wear whatever you want, you have all the gears you’d ever need (3-speeds for flatter terrain, 7 or 8-speeds for hills), and tough frames and sealed mechanisms to battle all kinds of weather. What’s the difference between a brands like Rabeneick, Kalkhoff and others? German brands Rabeneick and Kalkhoff are simply among the very best out there. The frame is a rust-proof, strong and very lightweight aluminum – which is a bit disruptive to the traditional world of steel city bikes (but that’s just the point). The geometry is upright but still sporty enough to multitask city riding and longer weekend adventures. The parts are made in Europe and best-in-class: chaincovers from Hebie (Germany), kickstands from Pletscher (Switzerland), racks from Racktime (Germany), fenders from SKS (Germany), grips from Herrmans (Finland) and lights from Axa (Netherlands), Herrmans (Finland) and Busch & Muller (Germany). Durable for all weather, light enough to bring inside, great for the city, and great to bring up to the cottage too. Best of all, the prices are more than reasonable. What is dynamo lighting? Cars come with lights and so should a city bike. Dynamo lightsets are an integrated system that generates electricity from the hub and blasts this into a bolted-on, theft-resistant light that projects more power than most battery systems so that you can see and be seen. Unlike the old days where the dynamo rubbed against the tire (slowing you down) the new systems are part of the front hub and are very low friction as well as very low maintenance. Most of the dynamo sets we carry feature a “standlight,” or capacitor which means they produce and store energy so that when you’re stopped the lights keep going. Is a Step-thru for Women and a Roadster for Men? Heck no! It’s the 21stcentury and anyone can ride either a Step-thru or a Roadster. The difference between the two is not gender, but position. A Step-thru has a remarkably high head-tube that raises the handlebar up very high so the back is straight and the hips pointed forward. A Roadster has a much shorter headtube that positions the rider over the handlebars for more control, and the hips over the cranksets for more power. If you imagine yourself toodling through the bike lane at a stylish and efficient pace, choose a Step-thru. If you imagine a bit more zip and power then choose a Roadster. How strong are the wheels and will I get a lot of punctures? Wheels are always the first part to break on most bikes and these wheels are strong! All the city bikes we sell feature strong double-walled rims that are internally box-sectioned to handle streetcar tracks and potholes. They all feature strong stainless-steel spokes that can never rust. Bikes like the Fahrradmanufaktur also feature Schwalbe Citizen tires that are Kevlar-belted tires to drastically reduce punctures in the city. What is an internal gear hub? In Europe a bike with an internal gear hub is what makes it a definitive city bike. Internal gear hubs are awesome. Because the chain isn’t derailed up and down a set of external cogs (using a derailleur), the chain will never fall off again, and best of all, the chain can be covered so you can wear whatever you want. The gears are sealed inside the rear hub and they hold a tune two times longer than a derailleur, minimizing tune-ups and allowing you to store the bike outside throughout the winter problem-free. What is a belt drive? Belt drives have been developed over the last 30 years for use in racing engines and motorcycles. They are a band of nylon teeth held together with a series of carbon fibre cords, paired with alloy alloy chainrings and stainless-steel cogs. They've recently made the jump to bikes because they're nearly silent, don't require lube (and are much more winter-proof as a result), don't rust or get jammed with debris, and last for up to 30,000km of riding before needing replacement. We don't see them often on North American bikes because they can't be used with external derailleurs, only internal hubs or crank-based gearboxes.