1989 Sanwa Technique Touring Road Bike Small 51cm Chromoly Lugged Steel Commuter
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About this product
This 1989 Sanwa Technique Touring Road Bike is a small 51cm chromoly lugged steel frame commuter, designed for women. It features 27-inch wheels, 12 speeds (2x6 gears), and drop handlebars. The bike is equipped with clincher tires, caliper side-pull brakes, and down tube shifters. It includes an adjustable seat and a rear bike rack, weighing 40 lbs, making it a vintage road bike suitable for commuting and light touring.
Our take
The 1989 Sanwa Technique offers a classic, durable option for a vintage road bike. The chromoly lugged steel frame is a hallmark of quality from that era, providing a comfortable ride. With 12 speeds and a rear bike rack, it's well-suited for commuting or light touring. The adjustable seat is a practical feature. However, the 27-inch wheels and caliper brakes are older standards, and the down tube shifters require taking your hand off the bars, which some modern riders might find less convenient. At 40 lbs, it's also a heavier option compared to contemporary road bikes.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Durable chromoly lugged steel frame
- Includes rear bike rack
- Adjustable seat included
- 12-speed gearing
- Vintage 1989 model year
Cons
- Heavy at 40 lbs
- Down tube shifters are less convenient
- Older caliper brake technology
- No suspension
Specifications
- Handlebar Type Drop Bar
- Wheel Size 27"
- Item Length 32 in
- Number of Speeds 12 Speed
- Vintage Yes
- Department Women
Show all 26 specifications
- Model Year
- 1989
- Item Height
- 20 in
- Features
- Adjustable Seat, Rear Bike Rack
- Unit Quantity
- 1
- Item Width
- 8 in
- Number of Gears
- 2 x 6
- Bike Type
- Road Bike
- Color
- Green
- Tire Type
- Clincher Tires
- Material
- Chromoly, Steel
- Brand
- Sanwa
- Custom-Built
- No
- Brake Type
- Caliper Brake - Side Pull
- Suspension Type
- No Suspension
- Model
- Technique
- Shifter Style
- Down Tube Shifter
- Gear Change Mechanism
- Derailleur Gears
- Item Weight
- 40 Ib
- Frame Size
- Small
- Country of Origin
- Japan
