Folk Engineered Bicycles are truly custom. No two bikes look the same, but we find it helpful to start with a basic model. We designed out models for various common uses, including getting around town, everyday use, touring, road riding, and track racing. We design your bicycle starting with a model and building from there. Your bike is customized to suit your riding style, aesthetic preferences, and personality. This is conveyed through the choice of lugs, tubing, braze-ons, components, paint, and overall feel. Pick one of our models that best suits your needs and begin engineering your dream bike.
The Buddy is one of our models. Below are the Buddy's details that are included in the "starting at" price:
Buddy
...for everyday comfort getting around town
Complete Bike starting at: $2700 || Frame and Fork starting at: $1750
• Use: commuting, everyday, in cities, and to the park
• Design: comfortable, relaxed, stable, tough, and upright
• Features: 8-speed drivetrain, grip shifter, upright bars, tough and versatile 26" wheels, Sturmey Archer hubs with drum brakes, clearance for cruiser tires, leather saddle, full coverage fenders, chainguard, front rack, rear rack, 2 water bottle cages, and chain hanger
SPECIFICATIONS
| Geometry and Materials | |
| Head Tube Angle | 71 degrees |
| Seat Tube Angle | 72 degrees |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 60-70 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 450 mm |
| Tubing | A blend of True Temper Verus and Platinum |
| Lugs | Henry James |
| Drivetrain | |
| Crankset | Sturmey Archer, single-speed |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano UN-54, square taper |
| Chain | KMC, 1/8" |
| Shifters | Sturmey Archer, 8-speed, twist |
| Components | |
| Headset | Ritchey Logic, 1" |
| Stem | Profile Design |
| Bar | Dimension Cruiser, upright |
| Bar Covers | Cork Grip |
| Brake Levers | Cane Creek |
| Seat Post | Kalloy, 27.2mm |
| Saddle | Dimension Afton Classic, leather |
| Pedals | Dimension Comp, cage |
| Fenders | Axiom Blade runner |
| Rear Rack | Axiom Phoenix |
| Front Rack | Axiom Phoenix |
| Chainguard | Civia |
| Wheels | |
| Front Hub | Sturmey Archer, drum brake |
| Rear Hub | Sturmey Archer X-RD8, 8-speed, internal gearing, drum brake |
| Spokes | DT Swiss |
| Rims | Mavic XM719, 26", 36-hole |
| Rim Tape | Velox |
| Tires | Panaracer T-Serv, 1.75" |
| Tubes | IRC |
POWDER OR PAINT
One coat of a Folk Engineered color powder or paint is included with the frame and fork. Choice of a custom color and additional colors (lugs, decorative design, pin striping, etc) is available at an additional charge.