"This bike is excellent quality and so beautiful! Very happy to have ordered it ready to ride. The seat is stylish, though a bit uncomfortable, but im sure I can can upgrade it at some point in the future."
Public Bikes
R18 Drop Bar
$599.95
$599.95
$999.99
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R Model Size Guide
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A bike that fits properly is more fun to ride. The guides below offer size suggestion based on height in inches. If you have measuring tape, you may also determine your size by measuring your leg length plus one inch, which is your stand over measurement. For all bikes, we recommend at least 1 inch of space between you and the top tube of the bike. When in doubt, contact our customer service team via email at customerservice@publicbikes.com.
| PUBLIC R18 Disc |
| Frame Size | Rider Height | Effective TT | Standover Height |
| Extra Small - 40cm | 4'10" - 5'2" | 53cm | 28" |
| Small - 44cm | 5'3" - 5'6" | 55cm | 29.5" |
| Medium - 50cm | 5'7" - 5'10" | 57.5cm | 31" |
| Large - 56cm | 5'11" - 6'3" | 60cm | 32.5" |
| PUBLIC R18 Drop Bar |
| Frame Size | Rider Height | Effective TT | Standover Height |
| Extra Small - 44cm | 5'0" - 5'3" | 53cm | 28.5" |
| Small - 49.5cm | 5'4" - 5'7" | 53.5cm | 30" |
| Medium - 52.5cm | 5'8" - 5'11" | 57cm | 31" |
| Large - 57.5cm | 5'11" - 6'3" | 59cm | 32.5" |
*Please note: some riders may be a little outside of these height range recommendations but prefer the feel of a larger or smaller bike. Stand over height measurement is not as important as how the bike geometry feels while it is being ridden.
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The PUBLIC R18 Drop Bar was designed with the commuter, adventurer, and everyday rider in mind.
This (2×9) 18-speed bike’s versatile geometry and lightweight Chromoly frame make it great for soaking up the bumps while navigating the daily commute, logging some fitness miles, or weekend adventures.
With semi-upright and aerodynamic riding position options, the R18 Drop Bar ensures an easy-to-operate, responsive, yet comfortable experience all in one.
Designed with utility in mind, the bike is spec'd with alloy fenders to keep you clean and dry, front and rear rack mounts, and secondary inline brake levers that offer convenient braking while riding in the most upright position.
An homage to road bikes of the past, but with the benefits of modern geometry and components, the PUBLIC R18 is perfect for riders looking for an entry-level road bike, daily commuter, or pure recreation.
Technical Specifications
FRAMESET
| Frame: | PUBLIC 100% chromoly steel, with fender and rack braze-ons |
| Fork: | PUBLIC 100% chromoly steel fork, with fender and rack braze-ons |
| Fenders: | Polished silver, 37mm alloy fenders (F/760mm, R/1230mm) |
| Kickstand: | Alloy center mount |
CONTACT POINTS
| Saddle: | PUBLIC Premium Sport Saddle, 153mm wide, chromoly rails, with brass rivets |
| Grips: | PUBLIC perforated microfiber |
| Stem: | Alloy, threadless high polish silver, 25.4 clamp (80mm for XS/S/M; 100mm for L) |
| Headset: | 1.125" threadless, steel |
| Pedals: | Wellgo M149 full alloy platform and cage, 9/16" axle |
| Handlebar: | Classic alloy drop bar (XS/S: 400mm, M/L: 420mm) |
| Seat Post: | Alloy micro-adjust with integrated clamp, 27.2mm |
DRIVETRAIN AND BRAKES
| Derailleur (F): | Shimano Sora R-3000 (2x9) |
| Derailleur (R): | Shimano Sora R-3000 9-speed |
| Shifter: | Shimano Sora, Dual Control, 9-speed index |
| Crank: | Alloy double crankset 50/34 tooth rings (XS/S: 170mm M/L: 175mm) |
| Cassette: | Shimano 9-speed HG50 11-30 tooth cassette |
| Brakes | Cold forged, high polish, alloy dual pivot caliper, with ergonomic brake levers |
WHEELS AND TIRES
| Tires: | Kenda Kwest 700x28c, Tanwall |
| Tubes: | Presta, 48mm valve |
| Rims: | Alloy double wall, 32H, 700c |
| Spokes: | 14G Stainless steel |
| Hubs: | Alloy hub with bolt-on quick-release skewer |
| Weight: | 27lbs |
COMPLETE YOUR RIDE
Transit Handlebar Bag
$59.99
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Thousand Chapter Helmet
$145.00
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Retro Bottle Cage
$19.99
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Gauge Drive Hand Pump
$54.99
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Overall rating: 4.888889 / 5 from 18 reviews.
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Reviews
Success: Compact Frame (XS) fits 4'11" human
"The bike arrived as expected in an un-assembled state. It took about 1. 5 hours to un-box the bike, assemble it, dispose of the packing material and then ride the bike !! No issues were found and only some minor adjustments for shifting and braking were necessary after completion of assembly."
Perfect
"Quick assembly Fast and smooth to ride to work Crisp autumn commute joy ride :-)"
Favorite bike I’ve owned!
"This is my all-time favorite bike I’ve ever owned. My first one was stolen and I’m so glad they had the same bike (with some gear upgrades) available! It’s a great bike for around town and love the versatility of the drop handle and breaks. The guys who put my bike together (they train Olympic bikers) were geeking out over the details, quality, design, and how this bike was worth every penny and more. They see a lot of bikes so this was great to hear since I’m a novice comparatively. Love this bike (and company) and can’t recommend them enough!"
Fantastic bike to get me moving!
"This bike is amazing! I haven't owned a bike in some years, but I used to ride a road style bike similar to the R18 Dropbar in college and this this reminds me of everything I loved about previous bike! It was easy to assemble and I was up in riding the same day it was delivered. I was worried that the bike wouldn't be large enough (I'm 6'4") but I was able to fit on the bike no problem. My one conplaint, the bike won't shift up the cassette... the bike is stuck in the lowest gear setting and I have to manually move the chain in order to change the gear. Overall, very happy with my purchase!"
Great bike.
"Great."
Great ride, happy customer!
"It's been a couple weeks and I've put about 100 miles on my R18. I'm quite happy with the purchase! This bike is fun to ride! The Ready to Ride assembly option made it easy to get thw bike ready to go. As I've seen noted in a few other reviews, minor adjustments are needed, but this is frequiently the case for breaking in new bikes. I strongly recommend planning on a trip to your local bike shop for a tune up. Thanks!"
Love it!
"This is our family's second Public bike. There's a reason we came back - and we weren't dissapointed!"
She’s a beaut!
"I could not be happier! :)"
Absolutely LOVE this new version.
"Absolutely LOVE this new version."
Q&A
- Can this bike fit 700x32 tires?
- The R18 will accommodate most 700X30 tires.
- Can you attach a burley bee to this bike?
- Yes you most certainly can! Just make sure to follow Burley's instructions for installation.
- I’m 5’5” what size of R 18 drop bar bike Will fit me?
- Hello Geena! At 5'5", we would recommend a size small.
- How much does this bike weigh?
- The model weighs roughly ~ 26-27lbs in the medium sizing option.
