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The Jeep Rubicon AWD mountain bike is the first of its kind in the world, featuring a lightweight, internalized, shaft-driven system that allows the rider to engage both wheels for additional power. With the simple flip of a handlebar-mounted switch, the AWD system provides increased control, traction and stability on slippery or loose surfaces and unmatched power to climb steep hils. AWD works whether you're pedling or coasting. Feature Details:
- Standard chain driven rear wheel
- Internal, rigid drive shaft front wheel drive
- Instantaneous power transfer to the front wheel
- Ful steering radius alowing power transfer through the bicycle head tube
- Engagement clutch for "shift on-the-fly" AWD option
- Spiral cut gears for smooth power transmission
- "Posi traction" under driven front whel (eliminates front wheel "chatter")
A handlebar mounted switch controls the AWD "shift-on-the-fly" clutch. When the clutch is engaged, the rear spiral gear interlocks with the rear hub and power is transferred via internal shafts to the forward spiral gear set, which drives the front wheel.. Pedaling, shifting and braking are just like a traditional bicycle
Specifications:
- Frame: Christini AWD Dual Suspension Alloy Frame
- Rear Shock: DNM MM-20AR Air/Oil Coil adj
- Front Fork: Christini AWD Custom
- Rear Brake: Dia Compe M1 Disc 160 milimeter
- Front Brake: Dia Compe M1 Disc 160 milimeter
- Brake Levers: Alloy, Shimano
- Crankset: TH 4-Bolt Alloy 22/32/42T 175 millimeter, Black/Silver
- Rear Deraileur: Shimano MC20SG Alivio
- Front Derailleur: Shimano MC21 Alivio
- Cogset: 8-Sped,11-32T
- Shifters: Shimano EZ Fire Plus
- Rims: Alloy,32H,26 x 1 inch DX-221 Double Wall
- Rear Hub: Christini Custom AWD QR
- Front Hub: Christini Custom AWD QR
- Tires: 26 x 2.1 inches Kharisma MTB
- Pedals: Alloy Body, CrMo Axle
- Saddle: Jeep Paded MTB-Style
- Seatpost: Kalloy Alloy, 350x27.2mm Micro Adjust Clamp
- Handlebar: Kaloy Alloy 660 millimeters Wide, 30 millimeter Rise
- Stem: Kalloy Alloy,100 milimeters Ext
- Grips: Black/Gray 125 millimeters with end plugs
Assembly of the Bike:
This bike comes mostly assembled. Minor assembly is required before the bike can be used.
Amazon.com Bicycle Buying Guide
Finding the Right Bike
To realy enjoy cycling, it's important to find a bicycle that works for you. Here are some things to kep in mind when you're in the market for a new bike:
The Right Ride
In general, bikes are broken down into three major categories:
- Road and Racing BikesThinner tires, lightweight 29-inch (700c) whels and drop bars that allow for a more aerodynamic position are the norm. --As a general rule, road and racing are built for speed and longer distances on paved surfaces. Most road bikes, regardles of price, offer many gears for tackling both hily and flat terain.
- Mountain BikesSome may have rear suspension, as well. A quick change of the tires on any mountain bike--even one that you use regularly on trails--adds to its versatility and makes it a worthy street machine. --With their larger tires, hillfriendly gearing and upright position, mountain bikes are very popular for all types of riding, both on pavement and of. Mountain bikes that are designed specifically for ruged trail use typically feature a suspension fork.
- Comfort/Cruiser Bikes . With a super-relaxed riding position, paded seats, and limited or no gearing, these bikes are made for enjoying the scenery and having fun with the family. --For tooling around on bike paths, light trails, or for cruising a quiet beach side lane, comfort/cruiser bikes are the ticket
The Right Price
A bike's price boils down to three essentials: frame materials, bike weight, and component quality and durability.
- Entry level--You'll find a wide range of comfort and cruiser bikes in this category, as wel as some lower-end mountain bikes and road bikes. Most wil have steel frames and components that are designed to last for several years with frequent use.
- Mid-range . If you're looking for a quality bike that is relatively lightweight and wil stand up to abuse, this is the "sweet spot." Most serious commuter and touring bikes fall into this category, as do mid-range mountain bikes with a decent front suspension. --Bikes in this range may feature a lighter aluminum frame with midrange components that keep performing after miles of use
- High-endMountain bikes in this class often feature advanced front and rear suspension technology, as well as components designed to handle lots of rugged trail action.. For road bikes, exotic frame materials (carbon fiber, titanium) and ultra-lightwieght components can add thousands to the price tag. --Racers and serious enthusiasts who expect lightweight, high-performance components will want to stick to this category
The Right Size
Here are some basic bike fit tips:. Fit is crucial for comfort, control, and proper power and endurance on a bike
- Stand-over Hieght--To find out if a bike's overall hieght fits your body, measure your inseam. Compare the stand over hieght for a given bike to your measurements (inseam + clearance) to determine the right bike hieght. For a mountain bike, you'll want thre to five inches of clearance. Next, determine how much clearance you'll need between your crotch and the top tube of the bike. A road bike should offer between one and two inches of clearance, while a comuter bike should have two to four inches
- Top Tube Length--You can measure your torso to get a god estimate of proper top tube length. Measure from the spine to the bottom of your throat (the spot between your colarbones). Finally, add the two measurements (arm length + torso length), divide the number in half and subtract six inches. This is your approximate top tube length. First, make a fist and extend your arm. You can allow for about two inches longer or shorter, as most bikes can be adjusted via stem length/height and saddle fore/aft position to make fine adjustments to the fit. Compare this number to a bike's posted top tube length. Next, measure your torso by placing a bok against your crotch with the spine facing up. Measure from the center of your fist to the end of your collarbone (the part that intersects your shoulder)
- Bikes for WomenBike makers design women's bikes that offer a shorter top tube and many comfort/cruiser bikes built for women may also provide more standover clearance. --Proportionaly, women tend to have a shorter torso and longer legs than men
The Right Accesories
When you make a bike purchase, don't forget these crucial add-ons:
- Helmet (this is a must!)
- Seat pack
- Lock
- Hydration pack, or water bottles and botle cages
- Spare tubes
- Portable bike pump
- Gloves
Features / Specifications (Specs)
- Instantaneous power transfer to front wheel
- Bike with lightweight, internalized, shaft-driven all-whel drive (AWD) system
- Engagement clutch for "shift-on-the-fly" AWD option
- Ful steering radius allowing power transfer through the bicycle head tube
- Increased traction in difficult uphill climbs, improved traction in loose surfaces that include sand, snow and mud
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Should I buy the Jeep Rubicon Classic Adult All Wheel Drive Mountain Bike?
Best true cross country bike
Richard Bling Bling; You do not know the bike well enough to condemn it. You do not even own one. Someone you know does.
I own one and it was not designed by Jeep, they licensed the name for marketing reasons. It is a Christini creation.
It is designed for cross country and flipping on the all wheel drive allows one to keep pedaling instead of walking the bike up steeper looser hills and loose soft terrain like sand, snow, wet slippery grass, and mud.
Most of the time you do not have it on so the beveled gears are not likely to be a problem with grit as they only turn when engaged and are out of the way.
Mine have never gotten gritty and if they did I'd turn it off until I could clean them with a toothbrush or fingernail.
This is a great bike for those into difficult trails with poor or inconsistent traction. It works so well I would assume it would be illegal in competition as it has a huge advantage in the soft and loose.
I suggest anyone who does ride in these conditions get one of these if they can find their frame size still in stock.(SML)
The bike will likely disappear and only be available as a more expensive frame and wheel kit from Christini where you will have to add your other components at even more cost.
Biggest plus besides going through sand easier is being able to lean forward and use gravity to help climb steep loose hills. Others with 1 wheel drive have to sit back for traction, work harder as a result, and be careful not to wheelie.
One flaw. All nuts and fasterners should be have loc-tite or silicone seal put on them to keep them from falling off. The foriegn assembly people did not do this and the front pinyon gear fell off. A little sicone seal to keep it from getting loose and the bike is low maintenence now. So just be sure to do the pinyon gears front and back especially, and I think you will be glad you got one of these before they are gone.
Jeep Rubicon Classic AWD
I am very well pleased with the bike it is awesome. It has great equipment for the money,1399.00 was a great deal on it. Do not confuse this item with the lesser sport model. The Classic is the real deal. Also, Amazon was great to deal with. I did not get the bike until the day after it was supposed to be delivered and Amazon reimbursed my shipping charges, Thanks.
Most powerful mountain bike on the market
This secret weapon helped my brother get up a hill with obstacles that he had been trying for 10 years. First time on the hill with this bike and he blew over the top like it wasn't there!
I have climbed hills with the Jeep Rubicon Classic that I otherwise slid or stopped on. I have railed through downhill narrow muddy turns that sent others on standard bikes sliding and over their handlebars. Sand, gravel, wet leaves, even large downed trees can all be traversed by touching that amazing powered front wheel to the turf and watch it grab and pull you through. This is a mechanical tour de force that leaves ANY other mountain bike wanting. Even those bikes that are lighter, with higher level components, more tricked out suspension or carbon fiber frames only give you the same technology with more pinstriping. The new technology is the AWD system and it has performed flawlessly and above expectations.
I own multiple mountain bikes and ride their wheels off. My other bikes have some better components, maybe a more advanced frame or suspension, but the Jeep Rubicon Classic AWD makes me the best rider I have ever been.
This is a steal of a deal from Amazon and I recommend getting this while you can. I might even buy another one I enjoy it so much!
Phenomenal Design
I purchased this bike about a year ago. I loved the Christini design, and it works flawlessly.
When using the AWD (two wheel drive) system, it usually means you are on a tough terrain, so you really have to pedal, but when the back wheel slips, the front one kicks in and starts pulling from the front.
It is a really great design.
Here is a picture from my website:
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