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Frame

Model Frame Tire Speeds/Gears Handlebars Grips
R9 Chromoly Steel 4130 16×1 3/8 CST Brown 9-speed Aluminum Black M/S Black
R9 Max Chromoly Steel 4130 16×1.35 Schwalbe Black 9-speed Aluminum Vintage Brown M/S Vintage Brown
R20 Chromoly Steel 4130 20×1.35 Kenda Black 9-speed Aluminum Black M/S Black
R20 Max Chromoly Steel 4130 20×1.35 Schwalbe Black 9-speed Aluminum Vintage Brown M/S Vintage Brown
CR7 Chromoly Steel 4130 16×1 3/8 CST Brown 7-speed Aluminum Black Y/S Foam Grips
CR7 Max Chromoly Steel 4130 16×1.25 Schwalbe Brown 7-speed Aluminum Vintage Brown Y/S Vintage Brown
S9 Aluminum Alloy 16×1.25 Schwalbe Brown 9-speed Carbon Fiber Y/S Foam Grips
S20 Aluminum Alloy 20×1.35 Schwalbe Black 9-speed Carbon Fiber Y/S Foam Grips
D9 Chromoly Steel 4130 16×1 3/8 CST Brown 9-speed Aluminum Vintage Brown M/S Vintage Brown
D10 Chromoly Steel 4130 20×2.0 Continental Black 9-speed Aluminum Black Y Black
D20 Aluminum Alloy 20×2.0 Continental Black 10-speed Carbon Fiber S Foam Grips

Brake & Drivetrain

Model Brake Shift Lever Rear Derailleur Crankset Front Carrier Block
R9 Front & Rear C Brake Shimano ALTUS SL-M2010-9R Shimano SORA RD-R3000-GS 53T Square Taper Plastic
R9 Max Front & Rear C Brake Shimano ALTUS SL-M2010-9R Shimano SORA RD-R3000-GS 53T Hollowtech Plastic
R20 Front & Rear C Brake Shimano ALTUS SL-M2010-9R Shimano SORA RD-R3000-GS 53T Square Taper Plastic
R20 Max Front & Rear C Brake Shimano ALTUS SL-M2010-9R Shimano SORA RD-R3000-GS 53T Hollowtech Plastic
CR7 Front & Rear C Brake DCCH 7-speed DCCH Rear Derailleur 50T Hollowtech Plastic
CR7 Max Front & Rear C Brake DCCH 7-speed DCCH Rear Derailleur 50T Hollowtech Aluminum
S9 Front & Rear C Brake Shimano ALTUS SL-M2010-9R Shimano SORA RD-R3000-GS 53T Hollowtech Aluminum
S20 Front & Rear C Brake Shimano ALTUS SL-M2010-9R Shimano SORA RD-R3000-GS 53T Hollowtech Aluminum
D9 Zoom Hydraulic Disc Brake Shimano ALTUS SL-M2010-9R Shimano SORA RD-R3000-GS 50T Hollowtech Plastic
D10 Zoom Hydraulic Disc Brake Shimano ALTUS SL-M2010-9R Shimano SORA RD-R3000-GS 53T Hollowtech Plastic
D20 Zoom Hydraulic Disc Brake Shimano Tiagra SL-4700 10-Speed Shimano Tiagra RD-4700-GS 53T Hollowtech Aluminum

Frame & Geometry

Model Saddle Seatpost Seatpost Clamp Fork Dropout Spacing Hinge Clamp Plate
R9 Black 33.9mm Aluminum Plastic / Non-QR Front 74 Rear 130 Aluminum Unlimited Buckle
R9 Max Vintage Brown 33.9mm Aluminum DCCH Electroplated Aluminum QR Front 74 Rear 130 Plum Blossom Limited Buckle
R20 Black 33.9mm Aluminum Plastic / Non-QR Front 74 Rear 130 Aluminum Unlimited Buckle
R20 Max Vintage Brown 33.9mm Aluminum DCCH Electroplated Aluminum QR Front 74 Rear 130 Plum Blossom Limited Buckle
CR7 Black 31.8mm Aluminum Plastic / Non-QR Front 74 Rear 112 Aluminum Unlimited Buckle
CR7 Max Vintage Brown 31.8mm Aluminum DCCH Electroplated Aluminum QR Front 74 Rear 112 Plum Blossom Limited Buckle
S9 3D Printed Carbon Fiber 31.8mm Carbon Fiber DCCH Electroplated Aluminum QR Front 74 Rear 130 Aluminum Limited Buckle
S20 3D Printed Carbon Fiber 31.8mm Carbon Fiber DCCH Electroplated Aluminum QR Front 74 Rear 130 Aluminum Limited Buckle
D9 Vintage Brown 33.9mm Aluminum Self-developed Aluminum Front 74 Rear 120 Aluminum Unlimited Buckle
D10 Black 33.9mm Aluminum DCCH Electroplated Aluminum QR Front 74 Rear 135 Aluminum Limited Buckle
D20 3D Printed Carbon Fiber 31.8mm Carbon Fiber DCCH Electroplated Aluminum QR Front 74 Rear 135 Aluminum Limited Buckle

Accessories

Model Saddle Seatpost Seatpost Clamp Fork Dropout Spacing Hinge Clamp Plate
R9 Aluminum Alloy Purchased Separately Aluminum Alloy Purchased Separately Vintage Aluminum Alloy
R9 Max Aluminum Alloy Included Aluminum Alloy Purchased Separately Max Exclusive Minimalist Alloy
R20 Aluminum Alloy Purchased Separately Aluminum Alloy Aluminum Alloy Vintage Aluminum Alloy
R20 Max Aluminum Alloy Included Aluminum Alloy Aluminum Alloy Max Exclusive Minimalist Alloy
CR7 Aluminum Alloy Purchased Separately Aluminum Alloy Purchased Separately Vintage Aluminum Alloy
CR7 Max Aluminum Alloy Included Aluminum Alloy Purchased Separately Max Exclusive Minimalist Alloy
S9 Aluminum Alloy Included Aluminum Alloy Purchased Separately Max Exclusive Minimalist Alloy
S20 Aluminum Alloy Included Aluminum Alloy Purchased Separately Max Exclusive Minimalist Alloy
D9 Aluminum Alloy Purchased Separately Aluminum Alloy Purchased Separately Max Exclusive Minimalist Alloy
D10 Aluminum Alloy Purchased Separately Aluminum Alloy Purchased Separately Vintage Aluminum Alloy
D20 Aluminum Alloy Purchased Separately Aluminum Alloy Purchased Separately Max Exclusive Minimalist Alloy

Dimensions & Weight

Model packing_size folding_size net_weight gross_weight
R9 71×37×68 cm 60×59.5×32 cm 12.5 kg 17.1 kg
R9 Max 71×37×68 cm 60×59.5×32 cm 12 kg 16.6 kg
R20 72×39×71 cm 62×70×33 cm 13.5 kg 18.4 kg
R20 Max 72×39×71 cm 62×70×33 cm 13 kg 18 kg
CR7 71×37×68 cm 58.5×58×33 cm 11.5 kg 16 kg
CR7 Max 71×37×68 cm 58.5×58×33 cm 10.8 kg 15.3 kg
S9 71×37×68 cm 60×58×33 cm 8.5 kg 13.2 kg
S20 81×39×75 cm 70×62×36 cm 11.2 kg 17.5 kg
D9 71×37×68 cm 59×62×32 cm 12 kg 18 kg
D10 81×39×75 cm 65×35×72 cm 13.2 kg 20 kg
D20 81×39×75 cm 65×35×72 cm 11.2 kg 18 kg

Compare R9, R9 MAX, D9, R20 & R20 MAX

Specifications R9 R9 MAX D9 R20 R20 MAX
Product PositionClassic 16"Premium 16"16" Disc BrakeClassic 20"Premium 20"
Wheel Size16"16"16"20"20"
Frame Material4130 Chromoly Steel4130 Chromoly Steel4130 Chromoly Steel4130 Chromoly Steel4130 Chromoly Steel
Fork Material4130 Chromoly Steel4130 Chromoly Steel4130 Chromoly Steel4130 Chromoly Steel4130 Chromoly Steel
Frame GeometryFoldingFoldingFoldingFoldingFolding
Brake TypeDual Pivot CaliperDual Pivot CaliperMechanical Disc BrakeDual Pivot CaliperDual Pivot Caliper
Wheelset16" Double Wall Alloy16" Double Wall Alloy16" Double Wall Alloy20" Double Wall Alloy20" Double Wall Alloy
TiresCST 16×1⅜Schwalbe 16×1.35CST 16×1⅜Kenda 20×1.35Schwalbe 20×1.35
TransmissionShimano Sora 9-SpeedShimano Sora 9-SpeedShimano Sora 9-SpeedShimano Sora 9-SpeedShimano Sora 9-Speed
ShifterShimano Altus SL-M2010Shimano Altus SL-M2010Shimano Altus SL-M2010Shimano Altus SL-M2010Shimano Altus SL-M2010
Rear DerailleurShimano Sora RD-R3000 GSShimano Sora RD-R3000 GSShimano Sora RD-R3000 GSShimano Sora RD-R3000 GSShimano Sora RD-R3000 GS
Crankset53T Square Taper53T Hollowtech53T Square Taper53T Square Taper53T Hollowtech
Bottom BracketSquare TaperHollowtechSquare TaperSquare TaperHollowtech
Cassette11–28T11–28T11–28T11–28T11–28T
HandlebarAluminum BlackAluminum Vintage BrownAluminum BlackAluminum BlackAluminum Vintage Brown
GripsBlackVintage BrownBlackBlackVintage Brown
SaddleBlackVintage BrownBlackBlackVintage Brown
Seatpost33.9 mm Aluminum33.9 mm Aluminum33.9 mm Aluminum33.9 mm Aluminum33.9 mm Aluminum
Seatpost ClampStandardCNC Quick ReleaseStandardStandardCNC Quick Release
Folding Hinge ClampStandardPlum BlossomStandardStandardPlum Blossom
Front Carrier BlockPlasticPlasticPlasticPlasticPlastic
Easy WheelsAluminumAluminumAluminumAluminumAluminum
Easy Wheel ExtenderOptionalIncludedOptionalOptionalIncluded
KickstandOptionalOptionalOptionalIncludedIncluded
FendersStandard AlloyMAX Exclusive AlloyStandard AlloyStandard AlloyMAX Exclusive Alloy
Folded Size600×595×320 mm600×595×320 mm600×595×320 mm620×700×330 mm620×700×330 mm
Packing Size710×370×680 mm710×370×680 mm710×370×680 mm720×390×710 mm720×390×710 mm
Net Weight12.5 kg12.0 kg12.8 kg*13.5 kg13.0 kg
Gross Weight17.1 kg16.6 kg17.3 kg*18.4 kg18.0 kg
Recommended Rider Height140–185 cm140–185 cm140–185 cm155–190 cm155–190 cm
Maximum Load110 kg110 kg110 kg110 kg110 kg

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