American Xtreme Patriot small road bike. This bike is a new entry level road bike perfect for a new rider entering the sport or rider upgrading from older bike. 7000 series aluminum frame painted with the Patriot American flag theme. Shimano Sora 8spd indexing shifting from the downtube. Modern 1 1/8" threadless headset with removeable faceplate stem for easy tape/bar changes. Dual pivot brakes with black anodized alloy wheels. Wheels are tension checked. This is a 2002 model closeout when they are gone that is it. The great value and superior road feel of these bikes are known. inseams from 29"-31.5" in socks. Generous top tube similar to Lemond bike geometry to allow roomier rider cockpit. Frame 7000 series Aluminum, aero-downtube with replaceable hanger Fork 4130 Cromoly steel unicrown with rack braze-ons Front Derailleur Shimano Sora Rear Derailleur Shimano Sora Shifters Shimano downtube 8 speed Brakes Tektro dual-pivot with aero levers Hubs Alloy Sealed bearings 36 Hole Rims Weinmann LP-18 dome section rim that is heat treated and anodized black Tires Kenda in all black 700x23c Cassette Shimano Sora Hyperglide 8 speed 12-23 Seat AMX racing saddle Seat Post forged alloy micro-adjust, 3T Mutant copy Stem Forged Alloy aheadstyle Handle Bar Alloy anatomic Headset Aheadstyle 1 1/8"