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New Bike Spotlight: the Cascadia Alfine from Co-Motion, an Electronic Shifting Touring Bike

  December 16, 2013

Co-Motion Cascadia Alfine_crank_2

Belt drive bike fans, meet the Cascadia Alfine Di2 from Co-Motion. This premium touring and commuting bike is new to Co-Motion’s 2014 line and features top level components including Shimano’s Alfine Di2 electronic shifting system and the new Gates branded cranks. The bike is an upgrade of the Cascadia model that has been in the Co-Motion line since 2012. The frame is constructed of custom Reynolds 725 butted tubing and has classic touring bike geometry with a long wheel base, low BB, and tall fork for stable handling and comfort over long distances. It comes equipped with mounts for racks and fenders and clearance for up to 700 x 37 mm tires. The Di2 battery is hidden in the seat post.

Co-motion Cascadia Alfine

Co-Motion calls it a versatile bike that can be used for distance touring, four-season commuting, gravel road riding and more.Interested parties can inquire with their local Co-Motion dealer or contact the company directly through their website.

The Alfine Di2 gear indicator
The Alfine Di2 gear indicator
The Alfine Di2 hub and Gates sprocket integration
The Alfine Di2 hub and Gates sprocket integration