Booda Bike Tailor
Belt Driven Bike with Alfine 11 gear hub, mudguard, carbon fork and dynamo Supernova lighting system. A truly versatile machine.
Belt-driven bicycle for urban / hiking mixed use with Alfine 11 gear hub
The Booda Bike Tailor is the perfect choice for those who like comfortable and rugged bikes and it is important for them to have the bike well equipped. It makes the best use of the comfort and performance it offers on asphalt, but Schwalbe G-One Speed tubeless tires also hold up on gravel ground. The geometry results in a posture that is comfortable, even on long rides. Carbon accessories also help with comfort and performance. The Alfine 11 gear hub serves up and down slopes to the maximum. And the steel frame is just flexible enough to absorb uncomfortable resonances, but stiff enough not to spoil the riding experience.
Steel frame
The frame is the most important element of the bike, so it gets huge attention in the design. Due to the material properties of steel, it pleasantly dampens vibrations, but gives enough rigidity to make turning a real experience.
Carbon accessories
The choice of carbon material is also crucial in terms of weight, but it is also a key issue in terms of comfort. Tailor has a fork. It helps to soften the perception of small pebbles and unevenness and relieve the user.
~ 12,5 kg
Despite the high equipment, thanks to the carbon accessories, there is no overweight, so the weight of 12,5 kilos is already available among well-equipped comfortable, gear-changing bikes, thus minimizing the load that we have to carry while riding.
Shimano Alfine 11 gear hub
Designed for fast paced turning and climbing uphill. Controlled from the steering wheel, we can conveniently shift gears.
| 1 st gear | 0.53 |
| 2 nd gear | 0.68 |
| 3 rd gear | 0.77 |
| 4 th gear | 0.88 |
| 5 th gear | 0.99 |
| 6 th gear | 1.13 |
| 7 th gear | 1.29 |
| 8 th gear | 1.46 |
| 9 th gear | 1.66 |
| 10 th gear | 1.88 |
| 11 th gear | 2.15 |
Supernova premium lighting system
Supernova E3 Pure 3 front and mudguard integrated rear light. Supernova is one of the best lighting system on the market.
Comfortable tire for asphalt and gravel use
Schwalbe G One Speed 622×35 tubeless tires are considered comfortable. It has low rolling resistance due to its high fiber weave.
High puncture resistance, tubeless fluid
Tubeless tires are provided with Effetto Mariposa Caffelatex tubeless fluid, which forms a sticky, foamy material inside the rubber and immediately seals smaller holes.
Gates CDX Carbon Belt Drive System
The CDX Belt drive system is the most durable system. It provides high performance and reliability with low maintenance.
Hydraulic disc brakes
Equipped with hydraulic disc brakes for proper safety. Whether in the case of emergency braking or descending a slope, we can expect the maximum braking effect to the maximum.
Comfortable riding position
Sitting on the bike, we need to reach a position where we can sit most efficiently and comfortably. In the case of gear hub models, this has also been achieved. By kicking our feet backwards, we can drive the bike most effectively in a “horse spring” position, but we can still keep our backs in a comfortable position for a long time.
Carbon accessories
Thanks to the carbon fork and high quality steel frame, we were able to keep the weight low and still achieve a very efficient and comfortable riding feeling.
Popular choice
Tubus Fly Evo rear rack – black
(not included, available as add-on)
(max load: 20kg)
Choose the right size for your height
Frame size S:
Height: 155-170cm
- stack: 568mm
- reach: 381mm
Frame size M:
Height: 170-185cm
- stack: 573mm
- reach: 381mm
Frame size L:
Height: 185-200cm
- stack: 598mm
- reach: 398mm
| Frame size | S | M | L |
|---|---|---|---|
| A- seat tube size (mm) | 530 | 560 | 590 |
| B- top tube horizont (mm) | 550 | 560 | 580 |
| C- head tube (mm) | 150 | 165 | 180 |
| D- chain stay (mm) | 420 | ||
| E- head tube angle (degree) | 72.5 | ||
| F- seat tube angle (degree) | 73.5 | 73 | 73 |
| G- wheel base (mm) | 1009 | 1014 | 1034 |
| H- standover height (mm) | 810 | 830 | 852 |
| I- head set | 1.5" - 1 1/8" | ||
| J- seat post diameter (mm) | 27.2 | ||
The carbon fork is coated with a matte lacquer layer, so the material underneath is visible.
Components
Frame
Booda Bike GH frame - Steel frame with double butted Cro-Mo tubes
Fork
Possible Carbon - Trekking
Stem
Possible Aluminium - 90/5 (35mmm)
Handlebar
Possible Noirette - Aluminium
Front Hub
Shutter Precision Dynamo - PL-7 (100x12) - Black
Gear Hub
Shimano Alfine 11 Gear Hub 32H
Tire
Schwalbe G One Speed (622x35) - tubeless
Rim
Possible aluminium - 622 - 32H
Grip
Fabric Ergo - Black
Seatpost
Possible Alu - 27.2
Seat
Possible HighLiner
Brake
Tektro R290 - 160-140 centerlock Hydraulic Disc Brake
Pedals
Possible Sport - Aluminium
Drivetrain
Gates CDX Carbon Belt drive system - CDX 111T Belt (Black) 46T-22T
Lighting system
Supernova E3 Pure 3 Front HBM, Supernova E3 Pure 3 Tail Light (Mudguard mount)
Mudguard
Possible aluminium (black)
Frequently asked questions
FAQ
We use an eccentric BB. This product was designed by us 10 years ago and we use it since. The belt is tensioned when assembling the bicycle. In normal cases, the belt tension does not need to be adjusted further. If the bearings of the eccentric BB wear out, they can be easily replaced without stopping the belt tension.
We give 3 years warranty for the bike.
The maximum tire size is 35mm. The Schwalbe G-One Speed 622×35 tubeless tire fits perfectly on this setup. Bigger tires would touch the frame in case of a little figure 8. In case of using mudguards with Supernova E3 Pure3 lighting set, the maximum tire size is 622×35 because of the lack of space in the mudguard with lighting cable.
Yes our frames are rust protected. We use coating for the frames. This is a spray that is sprayed inside the frame to form a protective layer in the steel frame tubes. The product is available in our webshop.
We deliver our bicycles disassembled as little as possible. Parts to be assembled: handlebar, front wheel, seat tube with seat and pedals. The reassembly of these parts is extremely easy.
- seat post (4mm allen key)
- pedals (6mm allen key)
- handlebar (4mm allen key)
- front wheel (6mm allen key)
The maximum load capacity is 120kg. The bike also can handle more weight but only if you lower the dynamic of the usage.
Bike assembly, maintenance and service documents
Here you can find all the importance informations about assembling and maintaining your bike.
I love this bike. It’s sleek, it’s beautiful, it’s minimal, it’s light and it’s sturdy. I don’t have to worry about staining my pants with the carbon belt and the internal gear hub makes it so very little maintenance is required. The integrated lights also make it very convenient as I don’t have to worry about taking my lights with me and I don’t even have to think about when to turn them on or off. It’s the perfect commuter bike. Maybe the 11 gear hub is overkill for some but I really appreciate that amount of control as that’s what I’m used to. It was definitely worth the wait.
TL;TR:
1. It was one – if not THE – greatest buying and customer service experience I ever had.
2. It’s the perfect bike – in every detail!!
1. The buying process: Living in Germany, I initially was a bit hesitant buying a bike outside of Germany. But after reaching out to a couple of German bike manufacturers and Booda Bike, Booda Bike replied much more professional, friendly and pragmatically than all the the others. I asked for a customized bike, combining different parts from their different models. We wrote A LOT of mails back and forth as over time I wanted to add more and more extras to my initial order. Booda Bike was the friendliest counterpart you can imagine, trying to make every single wish of mine possible. And if it just wasn’t possible technically, they always suggested an alternative. Amazing!!
2. The bike: I couldn’t think of a better bike for my needs! Booda Bike has designed and manufactured a lot of their components themselves – simply because no components like theirs have existed before. Just take a look at their “Possible SpinnerOne SingleSpeed” story (Home > News > “Goodbye spacers”) and read about the process and reasons for designing their own hubs. And that’s just one example out of many. This group of people just made their passion their job and it shows!! And for the components they don’t have manufactured themselves, Booda Bike only uses high quality ones like “Supernova”, “Schwalbe” or “Gates”. And finally, all of these components are perfectly combined and assembled with very high quality standards. Like I said: Simply the perfect bike!