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The CityShopper features a rust-proof aluminium frame, as do all Kettler bikes. Aluminium is less dense than steel, and is built into larger-diameter tubes to achieve frame stiffness without adversely affecting weight. Kettler pioneered all-aluminium bikes, and their current range of tubing uses a unique asymmetric crosssection developed in-house for their own use. Components have been well chosen to meet the needs of the city cyclist. Mudguards and a chainguard will keep both bike and rider clean, while the halogen dynamo lighting is dependable and always there. A sprung saddle adds further
to rider comfort, while the integral rear rack will carry panniers full of groceries or a briefcase with equal ease. Gearing comes from the allweather Shimano Nexus 7-speed hub gear, with a back-pedal roller brake. Tyres have a punctureproof strip. There’s even a propstand so you don’t have to lean the bike against walls. Separate ladies’ and gents’ models are available.
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When you’re riding through city streets, an upright sit-up-and-beg position is one of the most practical, elegant and comfortable ways to cycle – unless you’re riding over cobblestones or potholes. Then the jolts which the crouched sports rider absorbs with his bent knees and elbows travel up your spine. For maximum comfort you need some form of suspension, and that’s just what Kettler’s CityShopper provides. The Kettcom Comfort System is a spring rear suspension unit, and this is combined with SunTour suspension forks at the front. Both are fully adjustable for rider weight and conditions, ensuring that you roll over irregularities in the road without your tyres leaving the tarmac – a more efficient as well as more comfortable way to travel.
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k e t t l e r Kettler launched their first all-aluminium frame bicycle in 1977. All Kettler bikes since have used aluminium frames. Their other models include the unsuspended CityCruiser, the derailleur-geared CityTour, and the fully-suspended CityComfort. Kettler’s brand name, which dates from 1949, is well known in Germany, Europe and throughout the world for leisure goods, and the company has representatives in many different countries. Kettler produce sports and fitness equipment, table tennis tables, casual furniture, tanning centres, and outdoor play equipment, as well as bicycles. Of particular interest to cyclists, they also produce three models of rear childseat. Heinz Kettler GmbH & Co., Postfach 1020, D-59463 Ense-Parsit, Germany. Tel +49 02938 810 Fax +49 02938 2022 E-Mail: alu-rad@heinz-kettler.de. Website www.heinz-kettler.de In the UK, Kettler bikes are available from: Kettler (GB) Ltd, Merse Road, North Moons Moat, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 9HL. Tel: 01527 591901. Fax: 01527 62423. Email: kettler@btinternet.com. For Kettler agents in other countries, see pages 144-145.
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