2022

PUBLIC R18 Drop Bar

Urban · Commuter · Unisex
Frame material Steel
Groupset Sora
Weight 12.25 kg
Wheel size 29
Wheel material Aluminum
Drivetrain 2 X 9
Tires Kenda Kwest 700X28C, T...
Brake type Rim
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RRP
€1,011 incl. taxes
Observed price — New
€663 incl. taxes
Refurbished price
€384 incl. taxes
Likely trade-in value
1 234 €
public R18 Drop Bar

About this bike

Public engineered the R18 Drop Bar 2022 as an urban bike in the commuter segment. Built around a steel frame.

The Public R18 Drop Bar carries an RRP of €1,011; the live observed price for a new unit averages €663, and refurbished offers cluster around €384.

Scroll down for the full retailer breakdown, price history and trade-in benchmark of the Public R18 Drop Bar.

Specifications

CategoryUrban
SubcategoryCommuter
Year2022
FramePUBLIC 100% chromoly steel, with fender and rack braze-ons
Frame materialSteel
ForkPUBLIC 100% chromoly steel fork, with fender and rack braze-ons
Fork materialSteel
Weight12.25 kg
SuspensionRigid
TravelNULL
Colors XXXXXXXX
Sizes XXXXXXXX

Components

Groupset Sora
Drivetrain 2 X 9
Rear derailleur Shimano Sora R-3000 9-speed
Cassette Shimano 9-speed HG50 11-30 tooth cassette
Crank Alloy double crankset 50/34 tooth rings (XS/S: 170mm M/L: 175mm)
Brake type Rim
Brakes Cold forged, high polish, alloy dual pivot caliper, with ergonomic brake levers
Handlebar Classic alloy drop bar (XS/S: 400mm, M/L: 420mm)
Stem Alloy, threadless high polish silver, 25.4 clamp (80mm for XS/S/M; 100mm for L)
Grips PUBLIC perforated microfiber
Saddle PUBLIC Premium Sport Saddle, 153mm wide, chromoly rails, with brass rivets
Seatpost Alloy micro-adjust with integrated clamp, 27.2mm
Pedals Wellgo M149 full alloy platform and cage, 9/16" axle

Wheels & Tires

Wheel size 29
Wheel material Aluminum
Rims Alloy double wall, 32H, 700c
Spokes 14G Stainless steel
Tires Kenda Kwest 700x28c, Tanwall
Tire width 28c

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