The PUBLIC V7 is our 7-speed, all-purpose, lightweight steel-frame urban bike. It's ideal for rides in any urban (or rural) terrain, whether you want to speed around town or enjoy the slow ride life. Comfortable enough for everyday trips for casual riders and reliable enough to be your everyday, rain or shine, commuter workhorse.

Signature PUBLIC features include a durable steel-frame. Guaranteed for life. Upright handlebars and relaxed frame geometry provide European feel and comfort. Featherweight aluminum chain guard and sturdy steel fenders keep your clothes clean and tidy on the way to work, coffee date or gallery event. Rear PUBLIC rack included on bike: to carry a pannier, basket, or bungee your items.

The list of thoughtful, civilized details are listed below. But you need to ride the bike to appreciate the solid, quiet feel of its ride. Put simply, the PUBLIC V7 rides like butter.

We make delivery and assembly easy for you, including our unique Ready to Ride option that allows anyone to assemble a PUBLIC bike at their home or office in minutes (tools included).

Details

• Comfortable: Steel tubing and accurate frame geometry make for a softer ride than with other materials. Seats are designed for normal clothing.
• Ergonomic: Upright handlebars keep you looking forward, not down. They're also kinder to your back.
• Practical: Kickstands so you don't have to prop your bike up against a lamppost. And chain guards to keep grease off your fresh, clean clothes.
• Modern: The Shimano 7-speed rear derailleur and Revo twist shifter brings state-of-the-art technology to the shifting system. Changing gears is done with a simple twist of the wrist.
• Safe Braking:Alloy brakes combine with lightweight alloy rims with machined brake surfaces for quick, safe and controlled stops.
• City Smart: 35 MM tires are wide enough to handle curbs and potholes but narrow enough for speed.
• Feet Friendly: Reinforced resin pedals designed wide enough to ride with boots, pumps, flip-flops, or anything in between.
• Durable: The hi-tensile steel frame is guaranteed for life.
• Love At First Ride Or Your Money Back: The ride itself may be the best thing about your PUBLIC bike. Which is why we offer our Love at First Ride guarantee: If you do not love your bike from the very first ride, well take it back. Period.

Delivery: Your bike is ready to ship within 3-5 business days.We'll deliver it to your door or to your local bike shop.

Weight: 28.1 lbs (standard)

Frame: PUBLIC hi-tensile steel frame, with fender and rack braze-ons, integrated kickstand bracket

Fork: PUBLIC hi-tensile steel unicrown fork, with fender and rack braze-ons

Handlebar: Steel commuting bar, 15 deg back sweep, 580mm wide, 25mm rise, 25.4mm clamp

Stem: Forged alloy quill stem, 15 degree rise, 25.4mm clamp

Headset: 1" threaded steel

Grips: PUBLIC triangle grip, 125/90mm, closed end

Freewheel: Shimano 14-34 tooth Mega Range freewheel

Crankset: Alloy crank set 170mm, 39 tooth chainring with outer chainring guard, square taper

Bottom bracket: Square taper BSA English threaded cartridge bottom bracket

Chain: KMC Z510, 1/2" x 3/32" rustproof

Pedals: PUBLIC Butterfly alloy platform pedal, with rubber pads, 9/16" axle, ball bearings

Front & rear brake: Cold forged alloy dual pivot caliper, EN Standard brake pads

Shifter: Shimano 7-speed Revoshift twist shifter

Rear Derailleur:Shimano Acera 7-speed

Brake levers: Alloy 4 finger caliper brake lever

Saddle: PUBLIC seat, 165mm wide, steel polished rails

Seat post: Alloy micro-adjust 27.2mm x 350mm length

Seat post clamp: Alloy 1 bolt

Tires: Kenda Kwest, 700x35c, 60TPI, with reflective stripe

Inner tubes: Schrader valve

Rims: Alloy, 36 hole, 700c, machined brake surface

Front hub: Alloy low flange 36 hole, nutted bolt-on axle

Rear hub: Alloy low flange 36 hole, nutted bolt-on axle

Spokes: Stainless steel 14G

Chainguard: Alloy chainguard

Kickstand: Alloy center mount

Fenders: Alloy full fender

Ready to Ride = $135 Shipping
Our recommended option - in most cases, this is the easiest and cheapest. Your bike will be shipped directly to you via FedEx, 99% assembled. A few quick steps will have you and your bike on the road. Tools are included. Take a peek at the assembly manual and video if you're unsure.

Bike Shop Assembly = $65 Shipping plus Assembly Fee
Your PUBLIC will be shipped to a bike shop near you via FedEx. A local bike expert will make sure your bike is properly assembled, adjusted, and ready to roll for an additional $50-$100 (payable directly to the bike shop). We can recommend a bike shop or you can request one.

San Francisco Pick Up = FREE
Pick up your assembled bike at our Harrison Street Warehouse. We will contact you to set-up a pick-up time.
Please note: Orders not picked up after 30 days will be automatically cancelled.

Love At First Ride Or Your Money Back:
The ride itself may be the best thing about your PUBLIC bike. Which is why we offer our Love at First Ride guarantee: If you do not love your bike from the very first ride, well take it back. Period.