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1997 Pashley MW1 Worktrike

Original specifications: 20" wheels · 80 lb published weight.

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Archive #61628
Model year
1997
Category
Specialty
Original MSRP
$1,600.00
Sizes
Stepthrough
Colors
Red
Weight
80 lb
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22 specifications · original MSRP
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Original buildHi-tensile steel · 20" wheels

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Published sizes and colors

1 size · 1 color

Manufacturer-published sizes and colors; availability and exact size/color pairings may vary by market or production run.

Published sizes

Stepthrough

Published colors

Red

Frameset

Frame ConstructionWelded
Frame MaterialHi-tensile steel
ForkPashley
Fork MaterialHi-tensile steel, flat crown

Drivetrain

CranksetSteel, 46 teeth
BB Shell Width68mm English
Rear Cogs1-speed, 18 teeth
Chain1/2 x 1/8"
PedalsUnion

Brakes

BrakesSteel side-pull calipers rear/Sturmey Archer drum front brakes, aluminum levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset1" R&C
HandlebarITM Tourist
StemItm
SaddleBrooks B130
SeatpostPillar, steel, 25.8 mm diameter

Wheels & Tires

HubsSturmey Archer/Pashley custom
RimsIndustrial chrome-plated, 36-hole
SpokesSteel, 2.0mm/10g straight gauge
Spoke NipplesBrass nipples
Front Tire20 x 1.75" industrial
Rear Tire20 x 2.125" industrial
Wheel Size20" wheels

Gearing

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

RPM

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

Published build46T · 18T · 1-speed
Ratio2.56:1
Estimated speed At 90 RPM Gear13.9 mph

Rear tire: 20×2.125.

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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Rear tire

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Speeds are estimates. These calculations do not establish component compatibility or available tire clearance.

Parts & serviceability

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Original specifications
Saddle · Original
Brooks B130
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Seatpost · Original
Pillar

steel, 25.8 mm diameter

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Front tire
Front: 20 x 1.75" industrial, Rear: 20 x 2.125" industrial
Drivetrain
1-speed
Seatpost diameter
25.8 mm
Bottom bracket / shell
68mm English
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Frame and fork

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Archived: Frame: Welded · Fork: Pashley · Hi-tensile steel, flat crown

Drivetrain

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Archived: Crankset: Steel, 46 teeth · Rear cogs: 1-speed, 18 teeth · Chain: 1/2 x 1/8"

Brakes

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Archived: Brakes: Steel side-pull calipers rear/Sturmey Archer drum front brakes, aluminum levers

Wheels and tires

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Archived: Wheel size: 20" wheels · Rims: Industrial chrome-plated, 36-hole · Hubs: Sturmey Archer/Pashley custom · Front tire: Front: 20 x 1.75" industrial, Rear: 20 x 2.125" industrial

Controls and contact points

Archived: Headset: 1" R&C · Handlebar: ITM Tourist · Stem: ITM · Seatpost: Pillar, steel, 25.8 mm diameter · Saddle: Brooks B130 · Pedals: Union

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