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2008 Sun Bicycles Drifter Type-R 26"

Velopedia Archive ID 96601

Overview

Model year2008
BrandSun Bicycles
ModelDrifter Type-R 26"
Bicycle typeCruiser
Archive ID96601
ColorsBrushed
Sizes17", womens 16"

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material6061 PG Aluminum
ForkSun
Fork materialHigh-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupCruiser Mix
ShiftersN/A
Front derailleurN/A
Rear derailleurN/A
CranksetChromoly OPC, 6-1/2", Black, Steel, 44T, Black teeth
Bottom bracketVP-B358W Sealed, 119mm spindle
BB shell width68mm American
Rear cogs1-speed, 19 teeth
ChainKMC Z410RB, 1/2 X 1/8"
PedalsWellgo LU-990 Cruiser

Brakes

BrakesN/A

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" threaded VP-MH203C Steel, Sealed
HandlebarSteel Cruiser Type, 28.35" Wide x 7.28" Rise
StemAlloy, 80mm Ext., 150mm Quill, 40° Rise
SaddleSun Comfort Gelfoam W/Shock Absorbing Elastomer Bumpers
SeatpostAlloy 400mm, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: Alloy, Sealed, Nutted, Rear: Shimano Coaster Brake
RimsWeinman AS7X, Alloy, Single Wall, 36-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 12ga. straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 1.95" Kenda Komfort (K-841A)
Wheel size26" wheels

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 14, 2026.