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Allen Sports Downtown Aluminum 1 Speed Folding Bicycle
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- 6061 Aluminum Frame and a low maintenance single speed drive train deliver a great folding bicycle for urban environments
- One speed gearing for flat trails or small hills
- 20 inch wheels
- Patented frame release levers allow quick and easy folding of bicycle in less than 8 seconds
- Patented wheel lock system secures the bicycle when folded and allows the bicycle to be rolled like a cart
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Allen Sports Downtown Aluminum Folding Bike
A 6061 Aluminum Frame delivers a fun, easy to use, lightweight folding bicycle (26 lb) that is well suited for both city and suburban environments.
A low maintenance 1 speed drive train works great on flat roads or small hills.
Front and rear hand brakes offer great stopping power.
Patented frame release levers allow quick and easy folding of bicycle in less than 8 seconds.
For a complete list of bicycle specifications, please visit Allen's official website.
Specifications
- Recommended rider height: 4'9"-6'6"
- Max rider weight: 242 lb
- 1 Speed drivetrain
- Patented press linkage folding system
- Rear wheel locks when folded
- Bike ships 100% assembled - except for pedals
- Folded size: 33.5" x 28" x 13.5"
Allen Sports Downtown features
Patented Press-Link folding systemAllen Folding Bikes use a patented folding system that allows the bicycle to be completely folded in under 8 seconds. The press linkage design creates an extremely rigid frame when the bicycle is set up which minimizes flexing when riding. |
6061 aluminum frameThe 6061 Aluminum frame on the Downtown delivers an exceptionally stiff and lightweight ride. This provides and extremely fun and responsive bicycle that will be nimble in tight spaces and comfortable on the open road. |
Low maintenance single speed drivetrain &hand brakesThe single speed drivetrain on the Downtown model should deliver years of maintenance free use. Coupled with the excellent stopping power of front and rear hand brakes make the Downtown a great 1-speed value. |
Press release rear wheel lockAllen folding bikes incorporate a press release rear wheel lock that keeps your bike in a folded position when closed, and offers the option to roll the bicycle like a trolley for easy transportation. |
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| Ultra X | XWay | Central | Urban X | Urban | Downtown | |
| Frame & fork material | Carbon fiber | 6061 Aluminum | 6061 Aluminum | 6061 Aluminum | 6061 Aluminum | 6061 Aluminum with steel fork |
| Speeds | 20 | 20 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| Rear Derailleur | Sram X9 10 speed | Sram X9 10 speed | Shimano RD-TX35D 7 speed | Shimano RD-TZ40 7 speed | NA | NA |
| Handlebars | Full carbon | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Steel |
| Saddle | PZ Race all carbon | DDK 3166 | DDK 3166 | DDK 3166 | DDK 3166 | DDK 3166 |
| Crank set | FSA carbon | Lasco alloy | Samox | Samox | Samox | Samox |
| Rims | Alexrims carbon | Shinning alloy | Shinning alloy | GLEDE alloy | GLEDE alloy | P-6N alloy |
| Wheel size | 451 mm | 451 mm | 451 mm | 451 mm | 451 mm | 20 inch |
| Folding pedals | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Weight | 18.75 lb | 24.5 lb | 24.9 lb | 25.6 lb | 26.1 lb | 26 lb |
About Allen Sports
Dick Allen (pictured left in 1972) started Allen Sports in his garage in 1967. Since its founding, the company has been committed to producing the highest-quality, easiest-to-use bike racks and bicycle related products on the market. Dick, a onetime aerospace engineer, opened Allen Sports after building a prototype bike carrier in his Lincoln, Massachusetts shop in his free time. The first ever trunk-mounted bicycle carrier--made of electrical conduit, metal strapping, and fire hose casings (for padding)-- was thoroughly tested on weekend excursions to Cape Cod. Shortly afterward, Allen took his design to market, and by 1971 had established a national presence for his product.
Today, the family owned company owns more than three dozen patents, operates four warehouses nationally, six factories abroad, and sells products in countries around the world including USA, Mexico, Canada, and China.
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By
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on June 11, 2015
Color: Cool Grey
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I've been looking at folding bikes to use with my RV without having to use a bike rack on the back. One of my main considerations was seat height, as I have long legs. All the specs for these things seem to focus on the height of the rider; totally worthless information. And they all are overly generous. This model says riders up to 6'4". I'm only 6'1" and this bike just fits. My inseam is 35", which should give you a better idea of if it will fit you.
Another consideration is folded size. If you look at a comparison chart, you'll see the Downtown and Urban models are quite similar. One difference is the Downtown does not have folding pedals. So it will be a couple of inches thicker when folded. You can, however, remove the right pedal easily (the left one doesn't matter, as it doesn't stick out) with a wrench. Other differences are wheel size. The Downtown uses a standard 20" wheel. Listed weight is almost identical.
Gearing should also be a consideration, since you only have one gear. I was concerned that it would be geared too low to make pedaling easier, but speeds slower. Happily, it wasn't, and is a good compromise. Moves right along on flat ground!
So, I bought the Downtown as it was also quite a bit cheaper than the Urban.
I also own a Dahon Vybe. Although a 7 speed bike, similar in many respects to the Allen, so I put them side by side to compare them. Here are a few thoughts.
Materials. Both use quality materials and weigh in the mid twenty pound range. With a folder, carbon fiber components, or trying to shave a few ounces, is silly. Welds on the Dahon seem a little cleaner, but not much. I found in ridin the bikes, the handlebars flexed a little more on the Allen. Not enough to concern me.
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Another consideration is folded size. If you look at a comparison chart, you'll see the Downtown and Urban models are quite similar. One difference is the Downtown does not have folding pedals. So it will be a couple of inches thicker when folded. You can, however, remove the right pedal easily (the left one doesn't matter, as it doesn't stick out) with a wrench. Other differences are wheel size. The Downtown uses a standard 20" wheel. Listed weight is almost identical.
Gearing should also be a consideration, since you only have one gear. I was concerned that it would be geared too low to make pedaling easier, but speeds slower. Happily, it wasn't, and is a good compromise. Moves right along on flat ground!
So, I bought the Downtown as it was also quite a bit cheaper than the Urban.
I also own a Dahon Vybe. Although a 7 speed bike, similar in many respects to the Allen, so I put them side by side to compare them. Here are a few thoughts.
Materials. Both use quality materials and weigh in the mid twenty pound range. With a folder, carbon fiber components, or trying to shave a few ounces, is silly. Welds on the Dahon seem a little cleaner, but not much. I found in ridin the bikes, the handlebars flexed a little more on the Allen. Not enough to concern me.
Components.Read more ›
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By
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on March 22, 2016
Color: Green
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I ordered this bike because I have both local commuting and city commuting. I live in the country. There are a few moderate hills. I take a taxi to a train to commute the city. As for the reason I purchased this particular bike, it's the frame, folding mechanism, ease of doing so and its styling. It's a nice looking machine!!! As for handling. I have had road bikes and cruiser bikes. This bike rates with the best of them for center of gravity, holding to the road, and comfort. The seat/seat post is awesome. What I knew would have to happen is a change in components like the brake triggers and composite aluminum/plastic folding pedals. You can change these out to aluminum folding for about 40$. Also the brake calipers. If you treat this bike as a starting point, you get your money's worth. It's engineering is real and it's business side of things it's a good price point. Finally I added a back rack attached to the seat post with a Roswell commuter bag. I'll be adding fenders as they arrive. What is missing is gearing. On the flat this is absolutely correct. For hills I would have purchased a seven speed but for folding I foresaw a lot of grease on the pants and problems with derailers. So to modify to an old school three speed hub, I ordered a 20" pre manufactured kit from Taylor wheels in Germany through Amazon. I'm not sure why the folding bike companies have not caught onto this yet, simply said its quiet, economical and will take care of all road conditions without the difficulty of derailers and the extra hardware that it encompasses in space management and simplicity. It's a great find to see something so well engineered. I'm a furniture designer and consultant for manufacturing of all design components in high end interior architecture.
I ordered this bike because I have both local commuting and city commuting. I live in the country. There are a few moderate hills. I take a taxi to a train to commute the city. As for the reason I purchased this particular bike, it's the frame, folding mechanism, ease of doing so and its styling. It's a nice looking machine!!! As for handling. I have had road bikes and cruiser bikes. This bike rates with the best of them for center of gravity, holding to the road, and comfort. The seat/seat post is awesome. What I knew would have to happen is a change in components like the brake triggers and composite aluminum/plastic folding pedals. You can change these out to aluminum folding for about 40$. Also the brake calipers. If you treat this bike as a starting point, you get your money's worth. It's engineering is real and it's business side of things it's a good price point. Finally I added a back rack attached to the seat post with a Roswell commuter bag. I'll be adding fenders as they arrive. What is missing is gearing. On the flat this is absolutely correct. For hills I would have purchased a seven speed but for folding I foresaw a lot of grease on the pants and problems with derailers. So to modify to an old school three speed hub, I ordered a 20" pre manufactured kit from Taylor wheels in Germany through Amazon. I'm not sure why the folding bike companies have not caught onto this yet, simply said its quiet, economical and will take care of all road conditions without the difficulty of derailers and the extra hardware that it encompasses in space management and simplicity. It's a great find to see something so well engineered. I'm a furniture designer and consultant for manufacturing of all design components in high end interior architecture.
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