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Compare published geometry, gearing and specifications for up to three bicycles.

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At a glance

Key differences

Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.

  1. Data limitation

    No geometry is recorded for 2010 Brodie Romulus and 2008 Brodie Romulus.

Gearing comparison

Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.

RPM

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

2010 Brodie Romulus52/42/30T · 13–26T · 8-speed
Lowest1.15:1Highest4.00:1Total range347%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear8.3 mphHighest gear28.6 mph

Uses front tire 700C×28; rear size isn’t listed.

2008 Brodie Romulus52/42/30T · 13–26T · 8-speed
Lowest1.15:1Highest4.00:1Total range347%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear8.3 mphHighest gear28.9 mph

Uses front tire 700C×32; rear size isn’t listed.

How it works

Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.

Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.

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Specification
2010 Brodie Romulus
2008 Brodie Romulus
Overview
Model Year
2010
2008
Brand
Brodie
Brodie
Model
Romulus
Romulus
Bicycle Type
Road/sport
Road/sport
Original MSRP
$799.00
$749.00
Colors
Black
Cerulean Blue
Sizes
49cm, 53cm, 56cm, 59cm
49cm, 53cm, 56cm, 59cm
Weight
—
26.3 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Brodie DB Cromoly
6061 Alloy
Fork
Brodie Cromo Road
Brodie GatorCross
Fork Material
Chromoly, Lugged crown
Chromoly, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Shifters
Shimano 2303
Shimano SL2200
Front Derailleur
Shimano 2303, clamp-on
Shimano FD-2200, clamp-on
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Tiagra
Shimano Tiagra
Crankset
Truvativ ISO Flow Road, 30/42/52 teeth
TruVativ ISO Flow 3.0 Road, 30/42/52 teeth
Bottom Bracket
TruVativ
TruVativ, 113mm spindle
BB Shell Width
—
68mm
Cassette
Shimano HG-50
Shimano HG-40
Rear Cogs
8-speed, 13 - 26 teeth
8-speed, 13 - 26 teeth
Chain
—
Shimano HG50
Pedals
Wellgo R025 w/clips & straps
Wellgo City Flat
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro R358 brakes, Shimano 2303 levers
Tektro 992AG brakes, Shimano SL2200 levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
—
1 1/8" Ritchey Logic Zero
Handlebar
Brodie Compact Road
Brodie Cyclocross Compact
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Brodie Road 4-bolt
Brodie CX
Saddle
Velo 2071
Brodie Sport City
Seatpost
Brodie Road, 27.2mm diameter
Brodie 1-bolt Lite, 27.2mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano 2200
Shimano RM-60
Rims
Alex DC-19
Alex DC-19, 32-hole
Spokes
Kore stainless steel
Stainless steel
Spoke Nipples
—
Brass
Front Tire
700 x 28c Kenda K-176
700 x 32c Kenda Kwest
Wheel Size
700c wheels
700c wheels

Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.

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