Commuter/Urban

The Shortcut is a purpose built folding bike for the rider who finds that free space is premium. It's compact, lightweight, easily folds away, and can spring into action with the flick of a few levers. Internal 3-speed gearing gives you just enough options should you encounter a few hills and the coaster brake provides simple speed control. A steel rear rack, front and rear plastic fenders, and a kickstand are included. This Shortcut is the perfect roommate and travel companion!

COMFORT AND COMPETENCE The Explorer has been one of our best-selling bikes, ever since its introduction in 1982. Originally designed as a mountain bike, the Explorer has since evolved into a very practical and very comfortable sport comfort bike. Inspired in part by our Hudsons and Citizens, without sacrificing the versatile on or off-road competence of the original Explorer, the newest generation Explorer is all about getting the most fun out of the ride, in STYLE, with performance and comfort features that make getting around so effortless it hardly feels like exercise. LIGHTWEIGHT ALUMINUM When it comes to recreational riding on a so-called comfort bike, nothing gets more uncomfortable faster than having to pedal more weight than necessary. Explorers are built with lightweight 6061 aluminum tubing, resulting in a bike that is as easy to ride as it is to load onto a vehicle. - Lightweight aluminum frame, with comfortable upright ride position - Hi-tensile unicrown fork - Alloy 36H rims and stainless steel spokes - Shimano EZ-Fire Plus, 21-speed shifting - Forged alloy crankset with integrated chainguard - ProMax alloy direct-pull brakes with Shimano levers - Alloy micro-adjust seat post - Jamis Comfort with memory foam and bumper springs

COMFORT AND COMPETENCE The Explorer has been one of our best-selling bikes, ever since its introduction in 1982. Originally designed as a mountain bike, the Explorer has since evolved into a very practical and very comfortable sport comfort bike. Inspired in part by our Hudsons and Citizens, without sacrificing the versatile on or off-road competence of the original Explorer, the newest generation Explorer is all about getting the most fun out of the ride, in STYLE, with performance and comfort features that make getting around so effortless it hardly feels like exercise. LIGHTWEIGHT ALUMINUM When it comes to recreational riding on a so-called comfort bike, nothing gets more uncomfortable faster than having to pedal more weight than necessary. Explorers are built with lightweight 6061 aluminum tubing, resulting in a bike that is as easy to ride as it is to load onto a vehicle. - Lightweight aluminum frame, with comfortable upright ride position - Hi-tensile unicrown fork - Alloy 36H rims and stainless steel spokes - Shimano EZ-Fire Plus, 21-speed shifting - Forged alloy crankset with integrated chainguard - ProMax alloy direct-pull brakes with Shimano levers - Alloy micro-adjust seat post - Jamis Comfort with memory foam and bumper springs

VERSATILITY Renegade enables you to be a commuter in the morning, leader of the after-work group ride and take off for a 300-mile bikepacking expedition over the weekend. All with a single bicycle. With over 20 fork and frame mounts you can now choose to mount fenders, rear carrier, low-rider front carrier (or two cages for water bottles/storage) and three front triangle water bottles. Add clearance for 700 x 50mm and 650 x 2.00"* on our steel and aluminum models, and it's clear the Renegade series is equipped to accommodate any adventure. *Renegade carbon models are designed to accommodate up to a 700c x 37mm tire without fenders or 35mm with fenders. *Steel and aluminum Renegade models are designed to accommodate up to 700c x 50mm tires without fenders and 35mm with fenders. ADVENTURE FRAME DESIGN Starting with a wide and consistent stack and reach range, we set out to design a frame that could handle on or off road conditions while maintaining a comfortable and consistent ride. As you start to review the geo chart you will notice we have 3 different fork offsets, BB drops and rear center measurements depending on frame size. This is unique. We set out to ensure every Renegade rider will experience the ultimate in adventure bike performance regardless of their frame size. Most of our competitors simply design one fork and strap it to every frame size. While this may work just fine for a bicycle that's designed to be ridden with a single tire size (think a road racing bike), it significantly impacts the handling and ride quality of an adventure bike when swapping out your 28's for 32s, 40s or even 47mm tires. Add size specific tubing, where we vary the diameter of the frame tubing depending on frame size and 2 different sized rear triangles and you have what we feel is the perfect adventure geometry for all sized riders and the best riding adventure bike period. ADVENTURE FORK DESIGN Starting with a wide and consistent stack and reach range, we set out to design a frame that could handle on or off road conditions while maintaining a comfortable and consistent ride. As you start to review the geo chart you will notice we have 3 different fork offsets, BB drops and rear center measurements depending on frame size. This is unique. We set out to ensure every Renegade rider will experience the ultimate in adventure bike performance regardless of their frame size. Most of our competitors simply design one fork and strap it to every frame size. While this may work just fine for a bicycle that's designed to be ridden with a single tire size (think a road racing bike), it significantly impacts the handling and ride quality of an adventure bike when swapping out your 28's for 32s, 40s or even 47mm tires. Add size specific tubing, where we vary the diameter of the frame tubing depending on frame size and 2 different sized rear triangles and you have what we feel is the perfect adventure geometry for all sized riders and the best riding adventure bike period. FULL RANGE The Renegade is ready for any adventure, no matter which Renegade you ride. The long and tall endurance geometry is designed specifically to ride comfortably all day on the road or in harsh conditions off-road. The smooth ride of the full carbon fiber Renegades set the bar for how we designed the steel and aluminum bikes. With disc brakes and the ability to mount up to a 47c tire, these bikes are ready to go just about anywhere. All you need is the desire to push, pedal and explore. With a full range of sizes from 44 with 650 wheels to 61cm there's always a Renegade designed just for you.

Known for versatility, the Absolute's geometry strikes a balance between speed and comfort, making it ideal for the fitness-minded rider, or the urbanite looking to ride to work or run errands. - A2-SL custom-butted aluminum frame for low weight and durability - Shimano Altus 9-speed drivetrain - Tektro hydraulic disc brakes for confident stopping

Known for versatility, the Absolute's geometry strikes a balance between speed and comfort, making it ideal for the fitness-minded rider or the urbanite looking to ride to work or run errands. - A2-SL custom-butted aluminum frame for low weight and durability - Shimano Altus 9-speed drivetrain - Tektro hydraulic disc brakes for confident stopping

The Traverse is a dual-sport machine that will take you anywhere. With disc brakes, the Traverse is a confident commuter on city streets but still able to conquer trails with ease. - Fuji A2-SL custom-butted alloy frame - SR NEX suspension fork with 63mm travel - Shimano 3x7-speed drivetrain - Kenda Drumlin 700x40c tires - Mechanical disc brakes with 160/140mm rotors

The Traverse is a dual-sport machine that will take you anywhere. With disc brakes, the Traverse is a confident commuter on city streets but still able to conquer trails with ease. - Fuji A2-SL custom-butted alloy frame - SR NEX suspension fork with 63mm travel - Shimano 3x7-speed drivetrain - Kenda Drumlin 700x40c tires - Mechanical disc brakes with 160/140mm rotors - A step-through frame features a lower top tube, making starting and stopping a breeze

Urban bikes designed for making bad roads fun. Made to transform rough paths or inner-city roads into your personal playground, the Midtown series combines mountain-bike durability with city-bike speed. Equipped with large-volume 27.5" tires for extra cushion, these urban warriors take the edge off of potholes and train tracks, allowing you to make the most of your ride. Go ahead and have some fun, you deserve it! - Reflective frame decals & tires for greater night-time visibility - Lightweight aluminum frame - 27.5-inch wheels with high-volume tires - Powerful disc brakes - Wide-range Shimano drivetrain

As a highly versatile touring bike, the Bridge Club hits the sweet spot that separates on- and off-road excursions. The simplistic design makes it fully adept to handle a full rack and pannier setup, frame bags, or any combination of the two. It doesn’t feel sluggish on paved shortcuts, but can also hold its own on dirt detours. If you’re feeling a little zesty on your next road tour, you won’t be ill-prepared for reroutes through the woods. The Bridge Club is designed to handle it all. - 100% Surly Chromoly frame, main triangle is double-butted; 1-1/8" threadless Chromoly fork - Rack, fender, and four sets of three-pack mounts - Disc brake-specific, single-position vertical rear dropout makes it less intimidating than other bikes in the category - Clearance for 700 x 47mm (with or without fenders) or 27.5 x 2.8" tires (27.5 x 2.6" with fenders)

A class-leading touring bike, the newly redesigned Disc Trucker provides versatility and dependability on the daily commute or trans-continental excursion. Fork blade three-pack mounts enable you to attach and haul even more stuff, and the frame features a low bottom bracket and long chainstays for comfort and stability while loaded down. With increased stack height and improved standover clearance, plus ample space for larger tires and fenders, it’s designed to go the distance. Introduced in 2012, the Disc Trucker is widely considered one of the best-in-class touring bicycles available today. Truly at home on the road, it features updated geo and modern component compatibility, along with versatile mounting options that make it ideal for daily commutes and months-long disappearing acts alike. Built from Surly’s proprietary, touring-compliant 'Natch tubesets, updates to the Disc Trucker include a shortened seat tube and slightly sloped top tube for better stand-over clearance, plus an increased stack height for a more relaxed riding position. Shortened chainstays offer improved stiffness and maneuverability around corners, while 12mm thru-axles provide a stiffer feel and greater stability when fully loaded. To ensure the Disc Trucker continues to exceed expectations in terms of compatibility with modern product standards, its dropouts have been redesigned to accommodate flat-mount disc brakes and captured thru-axles. An updated fork incorporates dynamo routing and three-pack mounts for even more mounting options. - 100% Chromoly steel frame and fork; double-butted main triangle and E.D. coating for increased frame life - Braze-ons for fenders, racks, and almost anything else you might want to stick on your bike, plus spare spoke holders for when the road gets rough - Fork blade three-pack mounts for even more mounting options, plus routing for Dynamo hubs - Redesigned front and rear dropouts to accommodate captured 12mm thru-axles and flat-mount disc brakes - Clearance for 26 x 2.1" tires with or without fenders

A class-leading touring bike, the newly redesigned Disc Trucker provides versatility and dependability on the daily commute or trans-continental excursion. Fork blade three-pack mounts enable you to attach and haul even more stuff, and the frame features a low bottom bracket and long chainstays for comfort and stability while loaded down. With increased stack height and improved standover clearance, plus ample space for larger tires and fenders, it’s designed to go the distance. Introduced in 2012, the Disc Trucker is widely considered one of the best-in-class touring bicycles available today. Truly at home on the road, it features updated geo and modern component compatibility, along with versatile mounting options that make it ideal for daily commutes and months-long disappearing acts alike. Built from Surly’s proprietary, touring-compliant 'Natch tubesets, updates to the Disc Trucker include a shortened seat tube and slightly sloped top tube for better stand-over clearance, plus an increased stack height for a more relaxed riding position. Shortened chainstays offer improved stiffness and maneuverability around corners, while 12mm thru-axles provide a stiffer feel and greater stability when fully loaded. To ensure the Disc Trucker continues to exceed expectations in terms of compatibility with modern product standards, its dropouts have been redesigned to accommodate flat-mount disc brakes and captured thru-axles. An updated fork incorporates dynamo routing and three-pack mounts for even more mounting options. Additionally, the 700c platform now offers clearance for 47mm tires for greater flexibility in tire options. - 100% Chromoly steel frame and fork; double-butted main triangle and E.D. coating for increased frame life - Braze-ons for fenders, racks, and almost anything else you might want to stick on your bike, plus spare spoke holders for when the road gets rough - Fork blade three-pack mounts for even more mounting options, plus routing for Dynamo hubs - Redesigned front and rear dropouts to accommodate captured 12mm thru-axles and flat-mount disc brakes - Clearance for 700c x 47 tires with or without fenders

A steel utility vehicle designed for fully loaded exploration, whether across town or across the country. A Versatile All-Season Commuter Bike If you're like us, your bike needs likely change by the day, week, month, or year. Quite the adaptable little beast, Ogre can get you to your job during the week, then way out of town on the weekend. It's not sluggish on pavement or gravel and can also hold its own on singletrack. Ogre is designed to be the ultimate steel utility vehicle. It relishes in those “take-the-long-way-home-and-find-some-beverages-along-the-way" sort of commutes. Snow, sleet, or sweltering humidity, this is an ideal year-round commuter bike. You can also haul enough crap on it that you don't even have to go home if you don't want to. - All the barnacles you could ever possibly ask for including rack and fender, multiple three-pack mounts, and mid-blade. - Gnot-Boost rear spacing with Rohloff torque arm slot and Bill/Ted trailer mount - Clearance for 29" x 2.5" or 27.5" x 2.8" tires with fenders

Steel Commuter and Gravel Bike Preamble is a hard-boiled steel commuter built for comfort, durability, and buffoonery on pavement and gravel. Nothing More is Needed. Nothing Less Will Do. The challenge was thus: Build a serious steel bike and give it only the attributes that matter most. Make it quick and comfortable on pavement, as well as confident and compliant on degraded surfaces. What the Enginerds put forth is Preamble, a pavement and gravel utility worker that proves you don't need to cut corners or clip coupons to make a more affordable steel bike. You just need to keep shit simple. Preamble can run racks and fenders and carry a couple water bottles. Surly was raised on stealing basic cable, after all. Smooth and efficient on asphalt, Preamble's double-butted main triangle provides a resplendent ride feel and withstands abuse from life's inevitable potholes. Make it your own with flat bars, drop bars, a basket, or bags. On the road to steel euphoria, Preamble is the gateway drug. Let facts be submitted to a candid world: - Offered in flat-bar and drop-bar configurations - Easy T-Shirt sizing to fit nearly every rider (XS, S, M, L, XL) - Sloping top tubes on XS and Small frames for improved standover and comfort - To offer the best rider experience for every frame size, XS and S frames get 650b wheelsets while M–XL get 700c - Custom-cast single-position vertical dropout

Steel Commuter and Gravel Bike Preamble is a hard-boiled steel commuter built for comfort, durability, and buffoonery on pavement and gravel. Nothing More is Needed. Nothing Less Will Do. The challenge was thus: Build a serious steel bike and give it only the attributes that matter most. Make it quick and comfortable on pavement, as well as confident and compliant on degraded surfaces. What the Enginerds put forth is Preamble, a pavement and gravel utility worker that proves you don't need to cut corners or clip coupons to make a more affordable steel bike. You just need to keep shit simple. Preamble can run racks and fenders and carry a couple water bottles. Surly was raised on stealing basic cable, after all. Smooth and efficient on asphalt, Preamble's double-butted main triangle provides a resplendent ride feel and withstands abuse from life's inevitable potholes. Make it your own with flat bars, drop bars, a basket, or bags. On the road to steel euphoria, Preamble is the gateway drug. Let facts be submitted to a candid world: - Offered in flat-bar and drop-bar configurations - Easy T-Shirt sizing to fit nearly every rider (XS, S, M, L, XL) - Sloping top tubes on XS and Small frames for improved standover and comfort - To offer the best rider experience for every frame size, XS and S frames get 650b wheelsets while M–XL get 700c - Custom-cast single-position vertical dropout

Steel Commuter and Gravel Bike Preamble is a hard-boiled steel commuter built for comfort, durability, and buffoonery on pavement and gravel. Nothing More is Needed. Nothing Less Will Do. The challenge was thus: Build a serious steel bike and give it only the attributes that matter most. Make it quick and comfortable on pavement, as well as confident and compliant on degraded surfaces. What the Enginerds put forth is Preamble, a pavement and gravel utility worker that proves you don't need to cut corners or clip coupons to make a more affordable steel bike. You just need to keep shit simple. Preamble can run racks and fenders and carry a couple water bottles. Surly was raised on stealing basic cable, after all. Smooth and efficient on asphalt, Preamble's double-butted main triangle provides a resplendent ride feel and withstands abuse from life's inevitable potholes. Make it your own with flat bars, drop bars, a basket, or bags. On the road to steel euphoria, Preamble is the gateway drug. Let facts be submitted to a candid world: - Offered in flat-bar and drop-bar configurations - Easy T-Shirt sizing to fit nearly every rider (XS, S, M, L, XL) - Sloping top tubes on XS and Small frames for improved standover and comfort - To offer the best rider experience for every frame size, XS and S frames get 650b wheelsets while M–XL get 700c - Custom-cast single-position vertical dropout

Straggler is a bikepacking-inspired road/gravel bike mostly at home on pavement but ready for trail duty when called. Born on Gravel. Raised on Pavement Straggler is tuned for cross-over exploration on a wide variety of terrain conditions. It's a day-tripper and a weekender. It's a "rough road" road bike, a cyclocross bike with no pretense about racing, a utilitarian townie, a light-duty touring bike and an all-weather commuter. It's a steel gravel bicycle that thrives on the road. Think of it as a "mountain biker's road bike." If you only have room for one bike in your life, Straggler can (and should) be your one and only. Straggler's capabilities go well beyond asphalt. It also lends itself well to light touring setups. We're talking frame bags, seat bags, and "credit card touring" rather than full-blown touring. Straggler also handles our 8- and 24-Pack Racks well, so you have some heavier-duty loading options. - Accommodations for racks and fenders - Forward-exiting horizontal dropouts for singlespeed compatibility and wheelbase adjustability - Clearance for 650B x 41mm tires with fenders!

Straggler is a bikepacking-inspired road/gravel bike mostly at home on pavement but ready for trail duty when called. Born on Gravel. Raised on Pavement Straggler is tuned for cross-over exploration on a wide variety of terrain conditions. It's a day-tripper and a weekender. It's a "rough road" road bike, a cyclocross bike with no pretense about racing, a utilitarian townie, a light-duty touring bike and an all-weather commuter. It's a steel gravel bicycle that thrives on the road. Think of it as a "mountain biker's road bike." If you only have room for one bike in your life, Straggler can (and should) be your one and only. Straggler's capabilities go well beyond asphalt. It also lends itself well to light touring setups. We're talking frame bags, seat bags, and "credit card touring" rather than full-blown touring. Straggler also handles our 8- and 24-Pack Racks well, so you have some heavier-duty loading options. - Accommodations for racks and fenders - Forward-exiting horizontal dropouts for singlespeed compatibility and wheelbase adjustability - Clearance for 700c x 41mm tires with fenders!

Sun's Atlas X-Type is built to withstand tough riding and hauling the heaviest cargo in the harshest conditions. For superior durability and low maintenance, it has a unique steel X-frame and a tough steel fork, a rust-resistant chain and sturdy 26-inch alloy rims with heavy duty 12g spokes. There's also an integrated rear rack that can carry up to 50 pounds of gear. And, the frame design allows quick and easy mounts and dismounts, a handy feature if you're making deliveries. You'll also love the comfortable springer seat and the swept-back handlebars that put you in a natural and comfortable position on every ride. And the fenders mean you're ready for any weather.

The ultimate old-school cruiser, our Boardwalk is designed with a comfortable upright riding position that's perfect for getting around town, exploring bikes paths, or even a trip to the beach. It's lightweight, and well-appointed with components meant to last, which also makes it an excellent choice for use at resorts and rental fleets. - Lightweight 6061 alloy frame - Seven speed w/linear-pull brakes - Alloy crankset and chainring with sealed cartridge bottom bracket - KMC EPT treatment chain with maximum rust resistance - Alloy rims with heavy-duty 12g stainless steel spokes - Comfort Cruiser steel handlebar with inner foam protection - Sunlite Cloud-9 XL cruiser saddle - Steel chain guard - Alloy kickstand

The ultimate retro beach boardwalk cruiser, our Retro CB-26 Step-Over is designed with a comfortable upright riding position perfect for getting around town, exploring bikes paths, or even a trip to the beach. It's well-appointed with components meant to last, which also makes it an excellent choice for use at resorts and rental fleets. - Retro Cruiser high-tensile steel frame - Single-speed drivetrain - KT coaster brake - One-piece steel crank - Alloy rims with stainless steel spokes - 26" x 2.25" cruiser tires - Mid-rise steel cruiser handlebar - Sun Cruiser saddle - Steel chain guard - Steel kickstand

The ultimate retro beach boardwalk cruiser, our Retro CB-26 Step-Thru is designed with a comfortable upright riding position perfect for getting around town, exploring bikes paths, or even a trip to the beach. It's well-appointed with components meant to last, which also makes it an excellent choice for use at resorts and rental fleets. - Retro Cruiser high-tensile steel frame - Single-speed drivetrain - KT coaster brake - One-piece steel crank - Alloy rims with stainless steel spokes - 26" x 2.25" cruiser tires - Mid-rise steel cruiser handlebar - Sun Cruiser saddle - Steel chain guard - Steel kickstand

You'll have a blast cruising paved roads, bike paths, or maybe even a little dirt on Sun's RevMX. It's Klunker style frame with coil-sprung saddle and extra-wide handlebar will get you where you need to go in comfort and classic style. Single-speed simplicity and a hands-free coaster brake make this bad boy ridiculously easy to maintain, and knobby 27.5 x 2.4-inch tires provide stability and traction on varied terrain. When you arrive at your destination, the included sturdy steel kickstand will come in handy.

The Shortcut is a purpose-built folding bike for the rider who finds their free space is limited. It's compact, lightweight, easily folds away, and can spring into action with the flick of a few levers. The single speed and coaster brake provide a simple, fun, and low-maintenance ride. This Shortcut is the perfect roommate and travel companion!

Our Pure City Classic is one smooth glass of class. Designed to effortlessly take you from Point A to Point B, it's ready to quench your thirst for riding, and give you a nice little buzzy feeling at the same time. - Custom tig-welded high-tensile steel frame - Stylish upright feel with riser style bars - Fast-rolling 700c x 35mm tires - Quick shifting 8-speed gearing - Powerful dual-pivot brakes front and rear - Smooth city cruising with a vintage flair - Includes rear rack and fenders

Our Pure City Classic is one smooth glass of class. Designed to effortlessly take you from Point A to Point B, it's ready to quench your thirst for riding, and give you a nice little buzzy feeling at the same time. - Custom tig-welded high-tensile steel frame - Stylish upright feel with riser style bars - Fast-rolling 700c x 35mm tires - Durable internally geared 3-speed shifting - Powerful dual-pivot brakes front and rear - Smooth city cruising with a vintage flair - Includes rear rack and fenders

With its sweeping curves, the Pure City Step-Through has the classic look of a cobblestone street with a smooth modern feel. Whether you're headed uptown, downtown, or just around the corner, if you're on this bike, you'll always be taking the scenic route! Speeds to meet your needs We designed these bikes to thrive in whatever city you call home. Because not every city is created equally, we built two different gearing options so you can pick that set-up that’s right for you. The 3-speed gives you a small range of gears to cycle through and the internal hub is unmatched for ease of use and creating a clean, minimalist look. The 8-speed gives you a wider range of gears to tackle tough hills and haul heavier loads. - Internal hub for ease of use, a minimalist look, and low maintenance. - Shift without pedaling, ideal for cities or stop-and-go riding. - Easier to adjust and more reliable than a derailleur.

With its sweeping curves, the Pure City Step-Through has the classic look of a cobblestone street with a smooth modern feel. Whether you're headed uptown, downtown, or just around the corner, if you're on this bike, you'll always be taking the scenic route! Speeds to meet your needs We designed these bikes to thrive in whatever city you call home. Because not every city is created equally, we built two different gearing options so you can pick that set-up that’s right for you. The 3-speed gives you a small range of gears to cycle through and the internal hub is unmatched for ease of use and creating a clean, minimalist look. The 8-speed gives you a wider range of gears to tackle tough hills and haul heavier loads. - Internal hub for ease of use, a minimalist look, and low maintenance. - Shift without pedaling, ideal for cities or stop-and-go riding. - Easier to adjust and more reliable than a derailleur.

With its sweeping curves, the Pure City Step-Through has the classic look of a cobblestone street with a smooth modern feel. Whether you're headed uptown, downtown, or just around the corner, if you're on this bike, you'll always be taking the scenic route! Speeds to meet your needs We designed these bikes to thrive in whatever city you call home. Because not every city is created equally, we built two different gearing options so you can pick that set-up that's right for you. The 3-speed gives you a small range of gears to cycle through and the internal hub is unmatched for ease of use and creating a clean, minimalist look. The 8-speed gives you a wider range of gears to tackle tough hills and haul heavier loads. - Wider range of gears for taming hilly cities or hauling heavy loads. - Higher top speed before "spinning out". - Cheaper to own, repair, and replace.

With its sweeping curves, the Pure City Step-Through has the classic look of a cobblestone street with a smooth modern feel. Whether you're headed uptown, downtown, or just around the corner, if you're on this bike, you'll always be taking the scenic route! Speeds to meet your needs We designed these bikes to thrive in whatever city you call home. Because not every city is created equally, we built two different gearing options so you can pick that set-up that's right for you. The 3-speed gives you a small range of gears to cycle through and the internal hub is unmatched for ease of use and creating a clean, minimalist look. The 8-speed gives you a wider range of gears to tackle tough hills and haul heavier loads. - Wider range of gears for taming hilly cities or hauling heavy loads. - Higher top speed before "spinning out". - Cheaper to own, repair, and replace.