Torker USA U-District - SS/Fixie for $350

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U-District

Off to class, on the path to success. The Torker U-District is a straightforward bicycle that will get you to school or work in affordable style. 700 x 28c tires mounted onto lightweight alloy rims with low flange hubs that easily flip from fixed to freewheel. The U-District is reliable and can easily fit racks and fenders. You might even say — it hauls … in more ways than one.
Extra, Extra: Chromoly steel main frame with rack and fender eyelets, straight leg steel fork with eyelets for rack and/or fender, dual purpose rear hub for fixed gear or freewheel, front and rear alloy sidepull brakes, lightweight alloy Alex DA16 rims built with black spokes, available in 6 sizes: 44 thru 56cm (measured center to top).

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