Giordano Rapido Single Speed Road Bike

by Giordano

Product Features

• Steel frame and fork; 54 centimeter seat tube (center to center)
• Alloy rims with alloy hub
• Rear flip flop hub
• Alloy side pull brakes
• Black Kenda 700 x 32 tires

Product Description

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Simple and single speed, this is a city rider's bike. No derailleurs; no more worrying about adjustments to temperamental components. Instead, the Giordano Rapido is outfitted with a flip flop hub so you can run it as a fixed gear or in standard freewheel single speed mode. At the heart of the Rapido, you'll find a strong handcrafted steel frame with horizontal dropouts that can handle urban abuse. The 32 hole alloy wheels roll on loud Kenda 700 x 32 tires that are capable of withstanding less than perfect roads. Front and rear alloy side pull brakes round out this spectacular road bike. Grab the Giordano Rapido and simply ride.

Specifications:

• Weight: 26.5 pounds
• Frame: Handcrafted Tig welded steel frame with horizontal drop
• Seat Tube: 56 centimeters center to center
• Top Tube: 56 centimeters
• Fork: Tig Welded 1 inch threaded
• Rims: Alloy single wall 32 hole with stainless steel spoke
• Hub Rear: Joytech alloy 16 tooth freewheel and fix gear, bolt on
• Hub Front: Joytech alloy high flange, bolt on
• Tires: Kenda Black 700 x 32
• Hub: Rear flip flop
• Brake: Alloy Side Pull
• Crank: Steel 3-piece 170mm 44 tooth steel chain ring
• Bottom Bracket: Loose ball and cone, English thread
• Pedals: Alloy cage with toe clips
• Handlebars: Steel Road 42.5cm wide
• Stem: Alloy Quill 1 inch 90 deg x 100mm
• Seatpost: Steel 25.4
• Seat Collar: Alloy
• Kickstand: Steel
• Bar Tape: Cork
• Assembly required; professional assembly is recommended
• Will fit riders 5 feet, 8 inches to 6 feet tall
• Stand over clearance: 31 inches

Product Description

Giordano Rapido Single Speed Road Bike (12780) The Rapido is all about keeping things simple and getting it done without breaking the bank. At the heart of the Rapido you’ll find a strong hand crafted steel frame with horizontal dropouts that can handle the abuse of the big city. City riders told us that they didn’t need derailleurs so we listened and outfitted the Rapido with a flip flop hub so you can run it as a fixed gear or in standard freewheel single speed mode without having to worry about adjustments to temperamental components. The 32 hole alloy wheels roll on loud Kenda 700 x 32 tires that are capable of withstanding less than perfect roads. Front and rear alloy side pull brakes round out this spectacular spec. Will fit riders 5’8”- 6’ Stand over clearance 31” Features- - Steel frame and fork- 54cm seat tube (center to center), 54cm top tube - Alloy Rims with Alloy Hub - Rear Flip Flop Hub - Alloy Side Pull Brakes - Black Kenda 700 x 32 Tires Full Spec Frame- Tig welded Steel Frame with horizontal drop out Fork- Tig Welded 1 inch Threaded Handle Bar- Steel Road 42.5cm wide Stem- Alloy Quill 1inch 90 deg x 100mm Crank- Steel 3 Piece 170mm 44 tooth steel chain ring Bottom Bracket- Loose Ball and cone, English Thread Pedals- Alloy Cage with Toe Cips Rims- Alloy Single Wall 32 hole with stainless steel spoke Hub Rear- Joytech Alloy 16 tooth freewheel and fix gear, bolt on Hub Front- Joytech Alloy High Flange, bolt on Tires- Kenda Black 700 x 32 Seat Collar- Alloy Seatpost- Steel 25.4 Kickstand- Steel Bar Tape- Cork Weight- 29.5lbs

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B004V36JR0
• Item model number: GR-12780
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,017 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
  • #3 in Sports & Outdoors > Bikes & Accessories > Bikes > Road Bikes

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Giordano Road Bike, June 28, 2011

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Mark - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Giordano Rapido Single Speed Road Bike (Sports)

I purchased this road bike to ride about 1-2 miles to school everyday. I have owned it for 2 weeks now and i have been very pleased. It came in excellent condition! It rides smooth and handles well. The things i do not like about the bike is the seat and seat post are very cheap. The pedals are also very cheap and low quality. But for the price i cannot complain. It also has a flip flop hub so anyone looking for a fixie for a decent price look no further. The frame is also very lightweight, and if you does not like the "Giordano" logos around the bike they are all stickers so you can easily remove them. Over all, I would recommend this bike to anyone who needs a basic and simple road bike.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars OK for the price, September 28, 2011

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Brooklyn808 - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Giordano Rapido Single Speed Road Bike (Sports)

This bike is decent for the price of $179. If you are deciding between this and Takara Kabuto they are both made by Kent the only differences between the two are frame color, wheel color and the frame material Steel vs Aluminum. If your buying just for looks then it doesn't matter. If you plan on upgrading components then you should just get the Giordano and save a couple of dollars which can be used for quality parts. The best bang for your buck is actually the Schwinn Men's Courier Bicycle (green). Too bad its green but overall the components are better.

I Switched out a couple of things I had from previous bikes. Flat handle bars, Brake Levers, Seatpost, Pedals. Removed all the stickers on frame and wheels, removed reflectors, chainring guard, kickstand (how many adults still use a kickstand) I'm 6' and the 56cm frame is fine.

Pros
Lighweight Aluminum Frame
Wheelset is also fairly light
Flip Flop Hub
All stickers can be removed easily including the one's on the wheels

Cons
Chainring on the crank is not removeable (cranks are steel)
Cheap Seatpost (replaced)seatpost is actually 27.2 (seatpost is steel)
Cheap Pedals (replaced)
Brakes not very good (will be replaced)Brakes are steel)
Handle Bar is fairly heavy (replaced)Steel as well

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Bike, July 27, 2011

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Chris M. Herrick (Portland, OR) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Giordano Rapido Single Speed Road Bike (Sports)

This bike is really amazing, I bought it for $200 shipped and now it's only $179 (7/27/11)! It doesn't feel or look cheap in any regard and rides nicely. I tore all the stickers off, removed the brakes and flopped it to fixed gear. It comes as single speed and you have to reverse the tire tube. I plan on upgrading the handlebars to some racing drops and getting a different seat.

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