Trek Straight 8 8i vs Virtue Encore 5M

Compare Specifications of Trek Straight 8 8i and Virtue Encore 5M

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Trek Straight 8 8i
Trek Straight 8 8i

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Virtue Encore 5M
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Technical Specifications
Load Carrying Capacity Combined weight of bicycle, rider, and cargo of 300 pounds (136 kg) --
Frame 6061-T6 aluminum with hydroformed top tube and patented Flat Foot Technology CRMO, Gloss Black
Stem Threadless 4-bolt 1" Threaded Riser Alloy, 70 mm Reach, Silver
Handle Bar Electra attitude VIRTUE Dutchie, 50cm Wide, Alloy, Silver
Fork Steel unicrown straight blade CRMO, Gloss Black
Seatpost Classic alloy pillar Polished Alloy, Silver
Grip Electra custom VELO Stitch, Leatherette, Brown
Crankset Electra custom alloy 3-piece Alloy, 46T, 170 mm, Silver
Pedals Alloy platform WELLGO R126, Silver
Chain KMC S1 nickel plated KMC Z410, Silver
Shifters Shimano Revo 8-speed twist with optical gear display STURMEY ARCHER SL S50 T5, 5 Speed Thumb Shifter
Saddle Electra low profile with double-coil springs VELO Anatomic Crossover, Leatherette, Brown
Headset 1 1/8" steel threadless 1" Threaded Alloy, Sealed, Silver
Derailleur Front -- STURMEY ARCHER X-RD5(W), 5 Speed Internal Gear Hub
Derailleur Rear -- STURMEY ARCHER X-RD5(W), 5 Speed Internal Gear Hub
Hub Front Shimano Nexus internal 8-speed with coaster brake 36h STURMEY ARCHER X-RD5(W) Internal Gear Hub w/ 70 mm Drum Brake
Hub Rear Alloy low-flange with 6-bolt disc, 36h STURMEY ARCHER X-FD Hub w/ 70 mm Drum Brake
Spoke -- Silver, Stainless Steel, Brass Nipples
Cassette 20T --
Chainrings 44T steel chainring --
Sprocket -- 20T
Bottom Bracket Sealed cartridge Sealed Bearings, Square-Taper Cartridge
Tyres
Front Electra Fatti-O 24 x 3.0" KENDA 700X32 KWEST, Cream
Rear Electra Fatti-O 24 x 3.0" KENDA 700X32 KWEST, Cream
Wheel / RIM Painted alloy V Profile, Double Wall Alloy, 36H, MSW, Silver
Brakes
Front Mechanical disc STURMEY ARCHER X-FD Hub w/ 70 mm Drum Brake
Rear Shimano coaster brake STURMEY ARCHER X-RD5(W) Internal Gear Hub w/70 mm Drum Brake
Brake Lever -- Alloy Levers, Silver
Suspension
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Rear -- --
Colors Available
Colors Black Satin --


Physical Specs
Length -- --
Weight 17.27 kg --
Overview
Features - Flat Foot Technology
- Internal Gear System
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Additional Details Painted stubby rear fender
Stainless steel and anti-rust hardware
8-ball valve caps
Sizes : 54cm
Extras : Chain Guard, Fenders, Kickstand, Bell

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