Redline Urbis – Update
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Last week, Urban Velo introduced the Redline Urbis and I was more than excited about this. Redline is a brand that I’ve always desired from my childhood riding days. In my opinion, they’re not a company that thrives on pushing the latest cycling bling, but rather ol’ school, down-to-earth innovation mixed with a rock solid bicycling legacy.
The Urbis is a new bike that proves this. Mixing the trend of fixed geared biking with their proven BMX heritage, the Urbis appears to be carving a new niche for urban cycling enthusiasts. What I find interesting with this bike is the use of a single disk brake in the front, connected by a cable that goes THROUGH the steerer tube – something a free-stylist might appreciate. Although having a disk brake may rub a fixie purists the wrong way, I find it nice.
Looks like the suggested retail will be $750. Being a budget conscious person, it seems a bit high for me. HOWEVER, even though freestyle is way outside of my riding capabilities, I still want one.
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Here is a quick intro video.
UPDATE: 12/09/09
Bike Commuters has reported some updated info on the Urbis, including a new price point of $549.99 to $599.99.
Urban Velo has reported: the fork has been lowered and they’ve decided to go with with the deep dish rims. The bike will come fixed with a flip-flop hub so the customer can put a freewheel on it if desired. A rear brake will be included, but not installed.
NEW UPDATE: Click here to see a new pic and some specs.
Say, are those Stu Thomsen handlebars?
glug
September 29, 2009 at 2:06 pm
According to their intro video, they are “Redline low-rise cruiser bars from their Jr. BMX Cruiser line.” They made no reference to Stu.
dickdavid
September 29, 2009 at 4:38 pm
Dude, that bike is so rad! Only thing is I simply don’t want a fixie — I’d want it as a single speed. I have been seriously considering a single speed 26″ BMX cruiser type bike.
bibliosk8
October 4, 2009 at 9:53 pm
I totally hear you about the fixie. I’m a freewheel guy, myself.
I’m actually going to look into changing out the gearing on the Monocog to be a bit more street friendly. Some new bars and some 29″ slicks, and I’m set.
dickdavid
October 4, 2009 at 10:28 pm
This bike comes with a flip-flop hub so you can choose fixed or freewheel.
Dirtyknuckle
October 8, 2009 at 10:34 pm
Awesome, Dirtyknuckle! Thanks for the info about the hubs. I was looking at the pics and it didn’t appear to be the typical swap hub that I’ve seen on other bikes.
Good to know.
dickdavid
October 8, 2009 at 11:06 pm
Nice! Do you have any information about the tire size?
Michael
October 15, 2009 at 3:35 am
Not yet, but I’ll keep my eyes open.
dickdavid
October 15, 2009 at 6:32 am
http://www.redlinebicycles.com/bikes/commute/2010-urbis
Steven
April 19, 2010 at 9:49 pm
Thanks for the link!
dickdavid
April 20, 2010 at 7:49 am
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