Frame: 1020 hi-ten construction

Fork: 1020 hi-ten construction

Handlebar: 1020 hi-ten construction with 8.1" rise

Stem: Aluminum front load, black

Grips: DUO Doyle, color-matched

Bar Ends: DUO Resilite

Headset: Standard 1-1/8"

Cranks: Heat-treated 3-piece tubular chromoly, 170mm

Bottom Bracket: Sealed mid BB, 19mm

Chain: Taya 410, black

Sprocket: Verde 25 tooth, steel

Rear Hub: 14mm axle with semi-sealed 9 tooth driver

Front Hub: 3/8" axle with loose ball bearings

Rear Rim: Single wall, color anodized

Front Rim: Single wall, color anodized

Rear Tire: 2.3" all around use

Front Tire: 2.3" all around use

Spokes: Black with silver nipples

Seat: 2-piece injection molded plastic seat

Seat Post: Integrated into seat

Seat Post Clamp: Aluminum clamp, black anodized

Pedals: Plastic, new design

Brakes: U-brake with soft compound pads

Brake Lever: Aluminum lever with Resilite clamping area

Weight: 25 lbs. 1 oz.

Frame

The Cadet starts with a high quality high tensile strength steel frame that suits a smaller, beginner level rider perfectly. With pro-level geometry, a sealed mid bottom bracket, extra rear tire clearance for huge tires, and seat stay mounted brakes, you get everything you’d see in more expensive frames.

Drive Train

We’ve upgraded the Cadet’s drive train for 2012. You now get heat-treated 3-piece tubular chromoly cranks matched to a sealed mid bottom bracket, 25/9 gearing, and a semi-sealed rear cassette hub.

Seat

Forget those clunky and heavy steel rails and seat guts. The Cadet ships with Verde’s exclusive 2-piece injection molded seat with integrated aluminum post. This combo weighs in at an extremely light 6.3 oz.

Extras

For 2012 we’ve added some great touches to our entry level bike such as, DUO Doyle grips, DUO Resilite logo bar ends, front and rear color anodized rims, premium paint, bigger tires, and better brakes.