Virtue Bike, a leader in bicycles for all the cycles of life, has announced that several of its brand new 2015 models are now available as perfect gifts for commuters, recreational riders and those who want to enjoy cycling with their families. The models include the Campus city bike, Virtue Seven and new versions of the School Bus/School Bus+ and Gondoliere/Gondoliere+.
Virtue Campus 1M & 1F
The 2015 Campus is ideal for recreational cycling or commuting to work in the busy city. The Campus features a high tensile steel frame and fork, single speed drivetrain with 42T, 170mm crank set, alloy dual pivot caliper front and rear brakes with Jagwire cable housing, Virtue’s riveted leatherette saddle, stitched grips, Wellgo road pedals and Innova 700×35 cream city tires. Extras include a kickstand, saddlebag with bike tools, eyelets for fenders and rack and chain guard. Virtue Campus men’s model is available in Gloss Back, Grey and Atlantis Green in sizes 54 and 58, and as a Step-Through model in size 49 available in Gloss Black, Atlantis Green and White. The MSRP is $299.00.
Virtue Seven
Virtue Bike’s 2015 Virtue Seven is an ideal bicycle for commuting to work in style, taking a quick ride across town or running that errand after work. The Virtue Seven features a chromoly frame and fork, seven-speed Shimano drivetrain, Tektro front and rear dual pivot caliper brakes, Wellgo road pedals, Kenda Kwest cream tires, fashionable riveted leatherette saddle, stitched grips and shiny bell. Extras include a frame mounted kickstand, chain guard, chain deflector and fenders. Virtue Seven is available in gloss black and Atlantis Green in size 52. The MSRP is $429.00
Virtue School Bus, School Bus+
The School Bus’ front compartment has removable bench seats perfect for two kids. Remove the bench seats, and there’s lots of room for dogs, grocery bags, bags of mulch from the home store — the load capacity is about 300 pounds. The bike comes with a Shimano drivetrain, Sturmey Archer front drum brake, and Promax rear V-brake and levers, Shimano thumb shifter, and Kenda K-Rad tires. The bike has been carefully designed to fit most door widths in American homes for easy storage and features a unique self-balancing mechanism when turning. The bike itself weighs about 145 pounds for the electric and 126.5 pounds for the non-electric, has a capacity of 110 lbs. — 300 lbs. total with rider and box, and is available with an 250W electric motor as the School Bus+ ($1,899) or without for $1,299. Available in the new Atlantis Green for 2015.
Virtue Gondoliere, Gondoliere+
Spending quality time cycling together as a family is paramount with the Gondoliere and Gondoliere+ — featuring a wooden seating area located in front of the driver, perfect for keeping an eye on those kids! The bike comes with Shimano seven-speed drivetrain, Joytech front internal brake hub and a Promax rear V brake, and Kenda K-Rad tires. The bike has a capacity of 286 lbs., and is also available with a 250W eclectic motor as the Gondoliere+ ($1,699) or without for $1,099. Available in the new Atlantis Green for 2015.
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