Iron Horse Transit 3.0 Adult Flat-Bar Commuter Bike

Iron Horse Transit 3.0 Adult Flat-Bar Commuter Bike
From Iron Horse

Product Description

Expanding on Iron Horse?s popular Triumph flatbar model from 2006, the new Transit line combines the fast feel of Iron Horse?s Triumph road bikes with the versatility of a flat handlebar and wider tires. Perfect for commuters needing an alternative to $3.00 gas or fetching the Times and a latte on Sunday morning.

Specifications

• Frame: Semi-compact road frame with 1.12-inch integrated head tube
• Fork: Carbon with alloy steerer
• Handlebar: Flat alloy, 31.8 mm
• Stem: Alloy, 31.8 mm clamp
• Headset: Integrated alloy
• BB: Sealed cartridge
• Crank: FSA CK-400TTT
• Rings: 52/39/30T steel
• Pedals: Wellgo alloy with toe clip and strap
• Chain: KMC Z-72
• Saddle: Selle Italia X2
• Seatpost: Alloy micro adjust
• Front hub: Alloy QR, 32H
• Rear hub: Alloy QR, 32H
• Front derailleur: Shimano R-443-A, 31.8 mm clamp
• Rear derailleur: Shimano Tiagra
• Shifter: Shimano R-225 EZ-Fire
• Cassette: SRAM PG850, 12/26T 8 speed
• Brakes: Tektro road, R356
• Rim: WTB Freedom FR-01
• Spoke: 14G stainless
• Tires: Vittoria Zaffiro, 700 x 28c
• Size: 47 cm, 50 cm, 52 cm, 54 cm, 56 cm, 58 cm, 61 cm
• Color: Tan satin
• Weight: 23.5 pounds

Customer Reviews

good commuter bike
I purchased this bike over a month ago as a commuter bike, I am doing a 27 mile route to work and school on the days I bike commute. So far I am happy with the bike though the seat is a bit hard. I am a 5'3" woman and got the 52 inch frame, which is probably an inch too tall for me but the price was right! The bike is pretty fast, which is what I was looking for. On a downhill, it can easily go about 25 mph. The handlebars are not soft. Before this bike I was riding a mountain bike with slick tires, and so I was looking for this style of road bike rather than the bikes with the dropped handlebars. It is ok for riding in traffic since the posture is more upright than a road bike but lower than a mountain bike or hybrid. The bike has a carbon fork and aluminum frame so it is quite light. It is easy to pass most other bikers on the bike trail on this bike, except for those who are riding on true road bikes and racing bikes. I chose this bike over a racing bike because the tires are a bit wider which allows for more traction on rainy days.
Also the other review was correct about the egg beater pedals being shipped with the bike. I just switched them out with another pair of regular pedals. I haven't had any problems with the brakes on the bike. One other modification was that the seat post was several inches too long for my height, so my boyfriend had to saw off several inches of the post with a hacksaw to lower it. Also the handlebars are not adjustable like some other bikes of this style. Still, it is a great bike for the price, I shopped around and went to several bike shops and I feel that I got the style of bike I wanted for several hundred dollars less.

A good bike
This is a good bike for the price. Most bicycles with these specs I looked at start at $800. It's very light and the carbon fork handles the bumps well. I would have given it five stars however I did have to tinker with the shifting cables to have it working smoothly out of the box. I would still purchase the same bike. Amazon.com as always is great!

The IronHorse is just what I needed
As a replacement for my previous line of "drop handlebar" road bikes, Ironhorse filled my needs exactly. The alloy frame and carbon-fibre forks keeeps the ride smooth without unnecesary weight penalty...this is a light bike!. Gears and easy shifting is just as I need for up or down hills. The 700x28 wheels are more comfortable than on my racing bike but without ANY noticable drag - which I was concerned about.
I had to replace the supplied clip-in pedals (not as advertised) but got an adjustment from Amazon...A Good bike, glad I choose it, excellent service and delivery from Amazon