2020 Linus Roadster Classic 59cm (Large) gray

About this bike

It’s a beautifully simple and elegant city bike for riders taller than 5’9″.

This bike’s minimalistic design is inspired by the 50x and 60x French city bikes. It is upscaled with a modern steel frame, 700c wheels, and a coaster brake. The original price is $500.

More info about this bike on the manufacturer’s website.

Linus is based in Venice Beach, CA, established in 2007

This is Joe’s bike now.

Original Components

  • Frame: Hi-tensile steel with chromoly down tube
  • Fork: Hi-tensile steel
  • Headset: 1″ alloy top, steel base
  • Bottom Bracket: sealed cartridge
  • Crankset: 3-piece forged aluminum, 170mm, 46T chainring, painted steel chainguard, matching the frame color
  • Wheels: 700, double-wall alloy rims, Shimano hubs, sealed bearings, stainless spokes
  • Cog: 18T Shimano, single speed
  • Chain: KMC 410 single speed
  • Tires: Linus ‘Elysian’ cream tires with reflective grey colorway
  • Brakes: Shimano coaster
  • Handlebar: Custom bent polished aluminum, 550mm x 165mm, 25.4mm center clamp
  • Handlebar grips: Hand-stitched genuine broen leather
  • Stem: Alloy road quill, 80mmx180mm, 18 degree rise
  • Seatpost: alloy, adjustable 35.4mm diameter
  • Pedals: alloy pedals
  • Kickstand: alloy
  • Saddle: Touring brown leatherette saddle