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2008 Sun Bicycles Retro Alloy

Velopedia Archive ID 96611

Overview

Model year2008
BrandSun Bicycles
ModelRetro Alloy
Bicycle typeCruiser
Archive ID96611
ColorsBlack, Blue, Pink, Red, Yellow, Lt. Blue
Sizes18", womens 16"
Weight40 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material7005 PG Aluminum (T4/T6)
ForkSun
Fork materialHi-Tensile Steel, Unicrown with 1-1/8" Legs crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupCruiser Mix
ShiftersN/A
Front derailleurN/A
Rear derailleurN/A
CranksetAlloy, 3-Piece, 170mm, Steel, 44T, Silver teeth
Bottom bracketVP-B32 Cup & Cone Style, 124.5mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs1-speed, 19 teeth
ChainKMC Z410, 1/2 x 1/8"
PedalsWellgo LU-990 Cruiser

Brakes

BrakesNone front/Shimano Coaster Brake rear

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" threaded VP-MH203C Steel, Sealed
HandlebarSteel Cruiser Type, 26.77" Wide x 11.81" Rise
StemAlloy, 80mm Ext, 180mm Quill
SaddleSun Two/Tone Cruiser, Double Coil Spring W/High Density Foam
SeatpostAlloy, 300mm, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: Alloy / Nutted, Rear: Shimano Coaster Brake
RimsWeinman AS7X, Alloy, Single Wall, 36-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.125" Kenda K-927
Wheel size26" wheels

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 26, 2026.