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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 |
| Archive ID | 35915 | 96611 |
| 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 |
| Rear shock | N/A | N/A |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Component group | N/A | Cruiser Mix |
| Shifters | N/A | N/A |
| Front derailleur | N/A | N/A |
| Rear derailleur | N/A | N/A |
| 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 |
| Handlebar extensions | N/A | — |
| 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 |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 12, 2026.