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Compare published geometry, gearing and specifications for up to three bicycles.
- Frame
- 7005 PG Aluminum (T4/T6)
- Groupset
- Cruiser Mix
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At a glance
Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2001 Sun Bicycles Retro Alloy and 2008 Sun Bicycles Retro Alloy.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Ratio2.33:1
Estimated speed at 90 RPMGear
Uses front tire 26×2.125; rear size isn’t listed.
Ratio2.32:1
Estimated speed at 90 RPMGear
Uses front tire 26×2.125; 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
2001 Sun Bicycles Retro Alloy
2008 Sun Bicycles Retro Alloy
Overview
Model Year
2001
2008
Brand
Sun Bicycles
Sun Bicycles
Model
Retro Alloy
Retro Alloy
Bicycle Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Colors
Black, Blue, Grey, Red, Yellow
Black, Blue, Pink, Red, Yellow, Lt. Blue
Sizes
18.5", womens 15", womens 18"
18", womens 16"
Weight
—
40 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
Welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Hi-tensile steel
7005 PG Aluminum (T4/T6)
Fork
Sun Bicycles Cruiser Oversized
Sun
Fork Material
Hi-tensile steel, oversize, unicrown crown
Hi-Tensile Steel, Unicrown with 1-1/8" Legs crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
—
Cruiser Mix
Crankset
1-piece 6 1/2", 42 teeth
Alloy, 3-Piece, 170mm, Steel, 44T, Silver teeth
Bottom Bracket
One piece
VP-B32 Cup & Cone Style, 124.5mm spindle
BB Shell Width
American
68mm English
Rear Cogs
1-speed, 18 teeth
1-speed, 19 teeth
Chain
KMC 410, 1/2 x 1/8"
KMC Z410, 1/2 x 1/8"
Pedals
Wellgo LU-990
Wellgo LU-990 Cruiser
Brakes
Brakes
Coaster rear
None front/Shimano Coaster Brake rear
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1" steel
1" threaded VP-MH203C Steel, Sealed
Handlebar
Steel
Steel Cruiser Type, 26.77" Wide x 11.81" Rise
Stem
Aluminum
Alloy, 80mm Ext, 180mm Quill
Saddle
Velo
Sun Two/Tone Cruiser, Double Coil Spring W/High Density Foam
Seatpost
Steel, 25.4mm diameter
Alloy, 300mm, 27.2mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: Joy Tech OS steel, nutted, Rear: Shimano Coaster Brake
Front: Alloy / Nutted, Rear: Shimano Coaster Brake
Rims
Front: HJC -7X Aluminum, Rear: HJC-7X Aluminum, 36-hole
Weinman AS7X, Alloy, Single Wall, 36-hole
Spokes
Sha-Dar stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
26 x 2.125" Kenda K-80
26 x 2.125" Kenda K-927
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.