Cost per bike is $619, please email stapecycles@gmail.com or call 203-451-8023 to reserve. Bikes must be picked up in store.
THE ULTIMATE GENTLEMAN'S RIDE
The Roadster was designed to be your go-to everyday bike. Internal gears make it extremely reliable and trouble-free. It’s your choice for quick rides to the market or work, and leisurely trips along the avenue.
Available Sizes: Medium - Fits most riders 5'4" - 5'9", Large - Fits most riders 5'9" - 6'2"
Leather Wrapped Grips
Hand-stitched genuine leather grips naturally absorb sweat and soften over time. If you ever had your skin against vinyl on a hot summer’s day, you’ll understand why we can’t compromise on genuine leather.
Reflective Tire Wall
This bike has reflective tire walls, greatly enhancing your visibility at night. You can see quite clearly that without the reflective tire wall, a bike is nearly invisible on a dark street.
Sealed Bearings
This bike has sealed bearings in the front hub. The advantages of sealed bearings over loose bearings are less friction, no maintenance, and more resistant to grit, grime and weather, making for smooth rides and extending the life of the bike.
Spokes
We use 13 Gauge stainless steel spokes on the rear wheel because they are thicker and stronger than the standard 14 Gauge. Stronger spokes make stronger wheels, which is great when carrying extra weight like groceries or toddlers over bumpy city streets.
Paint
We apply a second layer of protective clear coat to the paint. It’s more work for us but it makes the paint stronger and more resilient for you. Two coats are better than one.
Hardware
Wherever possible, we've chosen to make all the nuts, bolts, and washers on our bikes out of stainless steel. Stainless is much more resistant to rust than your typical chrome plated hardware. This small detail extends the life of your bike and helps to preserve its good looks.
Headset
The flat surface of a head set is a place where water often settles and over time rust develops. That's why we chose to make our sets out of aluminum so they don’t rust.
Internal Gears
This bike is internally geared, which means you have the benefit of multiple gears without a cumbersome derailleur. For city riding, internal gears have many advantages. They are extremely reliable, require very little maintenance, you can shift without pedaling, and they're very easy to use.
Additional Information:
FRAME SIZE:
Small: 48cmMedium: 51cm
Large: 59cm
STANDOVER HEIGHT:
Small: 72.3cmMedium: 76cm
Large: 83cm
EFFECTIVE TOP TUBE LENGTH:
Small: 56.5 cmMedium: 55.5 cm
Large: 59.5cm
WEIGHT:
Small: 14kg / 31lbsMedium: 14.5kg / 32lbs
Large: 14.7kg / 32.4lbs
FRAME:
Hi-ten steel frame with cro-mo down tubeFORK:
Hi-ten steelHEADSET:
1" alloy top/steel baseBB SET:
CartridgeCRANKSET:
Small: 3-piece forged aluminum crank, 165mm, 46T chainring, painted steel chainguardMedium/Large: 3-piece forged aluminum, 170mm, 46T chainring, painted steel chainguard
SHIFTER:
Shimano twist shifterFRONT HUB:
Sealed bearings, aluminum, 36HREAR HUB:
Shimano Nexus internal 3-speed freewheel hubCOG:
Shimano 22TCHAIN:
KMC 410, CPSPOKES:
14 gauge stainless steel w/ brass / CP nipples front, 13 gauge stainless steel w/brass/CP nipples rearRIM:
Double walled, alloy rimsTIRES:
Small: Linus "Elysian" black 559x32c w/reflective stripeMedium/Large: Linus "Elysian" black 700x32c w/reflective stripe
Olive colorway comes with “Elysian” cream tires
BRAKE LEVERS:
Tektro alloyFRONT BRAKES:
Alloy dual pivot caliper brake with quick releaseREAR BRAKES:
Alloy dual pivot caliper brake with quick releaseHANDLEBAR:
Custom bend polished aluminum handlebar, 550mm x 165mm, 25.4mm center clampGRIPS:
Hand-stitched genuine brown leatherSTEM:
Alloy road quill, 80mm x 180mm, 18d riseSEAT POST AND SIZE:
Alloy, adjustable, 25.4mmSADDLE:
Touring brown leatherette saddlePEDALS:
Alloy pedalsFENDERS:
Painted steel fenders with retro brackets and stainless steel bracesEXTRAS:
Custom designed rear rack, front and rear reflectors, alloy kickstandROADSTER FRAME HEIGHT RECOMMENDATIONS:
Small: 5'0" - 5'4" / 152.4cm - 162.5cmMedium: 5'4" - 5'9" / 162.5cm - 175.2cm
Large: 5'9" - 6'2" / 175.2cm - 187.9cm
*Note: Some riders may be a little outside these height range recommendations but prefer the feel of a larger or smaller size. Stand over height measurement is not as important as how the bike geometry feels while it is being ridden. As long as the rider can reach the ground while sitting on the saddle, even if it's just their toes, this size will be compatible with their height.
**Please note, all LINUS bikes are for in-store pick-up only