The Weekender Archer is Fairdale's longest running model, staying true to their original intent. An easy-going bike that's more than enough for a casual ride but capable of so much more. Fairdale have refined the Weekender model over the years, now 2022 sees it updated with an SRAM x5 gear shift that boasts Direct Route technology making those changes feel effortless. It's built around their comfortable, tour-tested and durable chromoly steel weekender frame, the Archer, has enough potential to open up the world of cycling to you. It features an easy-to-use gear system, road smoothing high-volume tyres, the all-weather stopping power of disc brakes and a commanding position thanks to the Archer handlebars. The Archer features the Weekender's geometry that is built around 27.5 x 2.0" Continental tyre, that leaves plenty of space for 700c wheels if you ever feel like changing it up. Sizing: X-Small: 4'11" - 5'4" height Small: 5'2" - 5'7" height Medium: 5'7" - 5'10" height Large: 5'9" - 6'1" height X-Large: 6'1"+ height Sizing is approximate. ###section### Product Specs FRAME MATERIAL: 100% Chromoly WHEEL SIZE: 27.5" TOP TUBE LENGTH: 505mm-602mm CHAIN STAY LENGTH: 415mm-440mm HEADTUBE ANGLE: 70°-71.5° SEAT TUBE ANGLE: 73°-74.5° FORKS: 100% Chromoly. One-piece machined steerer tube BARS: Fairdale Archer v3, Aluminum STEM: 70mm, Forged Aluminum (60mm on XS) HEADSET: FSA, Sealed Integrated, 45º/45º BRAKE MOUNTS: Disc BRAKES: Promax DSK-717 FRONT HUB: Sealed Bearings, 32-H, Alum. Shell, Disc Brake Mount, w/Allen Skewer Axle FRONT RIM: 27.5"/650b, 32-Hole, Aluminum, Double Wall, Pinned Rim, Tubeless compatible REAR HUB: Sealed Bearings, 32-H, Alum. Shell, Disc Brake Mount, w/Allen Skewer Axle REAR RIM: 27.5"/650b, 32-Hole, Aluminum, Double Wall, Pinned Rim, Tubeless compatible TYRES: Continental Dbl Fighter III, 27.5"/650b x 2.0 (27.5” x 1.65” Maxxis Overdrive on XS/S) SPROCKET: 42t Narrow-Wide CRANKS: FSA Vero Pro 1X NW (XS,S =165mm, M=170mm, L,XL=175mm) BB: FSA PEDALS: Odyssey Twisted PC SEAT: Fairdale Logo Seat GEARING: 9-Speed WEIGHT: TBC ###section### Product Highlights Larger Wheels for that road bike performance with a BMX feel Larger wheels allow for a more comfortable ride without sacrificing too much of that BMX feel High-quality Chromoly construction Great for cruising Strong and durable double walled rims ###shogun-image-section###
Fairdale's Nomad version of their Weekender is built to travel. Easily handling the weekday commute on rough city roads, it really comes into its own when you take it out for a long haul. The Nomad's 100% 4130 chromoly frame and fork will survive virtually anything you can throw at it. AS one of the top of the line Weekender models it comes equipped with amazing parts, like the SRAM Apex 1x derailleur and shifter, Avid BB7 Road disc brakes, Maxxis tyres and FSA NS Adventure bars. Designed for ease of use the SRAM Apex drivetrain can take you over mountains thanks to the massive range of 11 smooth-shifting gears, all reachable through the click of one finger. ###section### Product Specs FRAME MATERIAL: 100% Chromoly, Disc, with Rack and Fender mounts (M/L 700c Compatible) WHEEL SIZE: 27.5" TOP TUBE LENGTH: 545mm CHAIN STAY LENGTH: 440mm HEADTUBE ANGLE: 71° SEAT TUBE ANGLE: 73° FORKS: 100% Chromoly. One-piece Machined Steerer Tube BARS: FSA NS Adventure (S=400mm, M/L=420mm, XL=440mm) STEM: 6061-T6 Forged Aluminum (60mm S, 70mm M, 80mm L and XL) HEADSET: FSA, Sealed Integrated, 45º/45º BRAKE MOUNTS: Disc BRAKES: Avid BB7 Road FRONT HUB: Sealed Bearings, 32-H, Alum. Shell, Disc Brake Mount, w/Allen Skewer Axle FRONT RIM: 27.5"/650b, 32-Hole, Aluminum, Double Wall, Pinned Rim, Tubeless compatible REAR HUB: Sealed Bearings, 32-H, Alum. Shell, Disc Brake Mount, w/Allen Skewer Axle REAR RIM: 27.5"/650b, 32-Hole, Aluminum, Double Wall, Pinned Rim, Tubeless compatible TYRES: Continental Dbl Fighter III, 27.5"/650b x 2.0 SPROCKET: 42t, Narrow-Wide CRANKS: SRAM Apex 1 (S=165mm, M & L=172.5mm, XL=175mm) BB: Neco BB-501 PEDALS: Odyssey Twisted PC SEAT: Fairdale Race Seat GEARING: 11 Speed WEIGHT: TBC ###section### Product Highlights Larger Wheels for that road bike performance with a BMX feel Larger wheels allow for a more comfortable ride without sacrificing too much of that BMX feel Sealed bearings throughout Great for cruising High-quality aftermarket tires