The 2017 Nashbar Flat Bar Road Bike combines all the performance advantages of a road bike with the comfort and more upright position delivered by a mountain bike-style flat handlebar – and, of course, all at a great price. Its TIG-welded aluminum frame and aluminum fork are durable, resilient, and offer a nice ride quality for trips around the neighborhood, around town along the bike path, or to your local park. A Shimano 3×7-speed drivetrain ensures efficient, precision gear changes while the wide range of gear ratios ensures you’ve got the gearing necessary to make quick work of hilly terrain. The linear pull brakes provide plenty of stopping power and the plush 700×32 Kenda Kwest tires roll smooth and help soak up rougher roads. Aluminum frame and fork for strength and durability Shimano 3×7-speed drivetrain (shifters, derailleurs, cassette) for smooth gear changes Linear pull brakes provide all the stopping power you need Kenda Kwest 700×32 tires roll smooth and are super-durable