Loring: Stylish Utility and FunMSRP:
Comfort and refinement are a rare combination in cycling, but the Civia Loring is the perfect fusion of both. With an upright riding position and a bamboo-accented front rack, it’s a stylish, eco-friendly way to bring home dinner from the farmer’s market. The Loring features disc brakes and 8-speed internally geared hub, a front rack and optional bamboo fenders to match. For an enjoyable way to shrink your carbon footprint without sacrificing any style points, choose the Loring.
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Features
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Double butted 4130 steel frame and fork
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Post mount disc brakes
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Arced, semi-horizontal dropouts
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Bamboo-accented, Aluminum rack
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Loring 80 degree handlebar
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Stainless steel headtube badge
Loring Alfine MSRP: $1,295
| Frameset |
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| Fork | Loring Steel |
| Front Wheel | Civia disc hub, 32-hole, Alex AP18 |
| Rear Wheel | Shimano Alfine 8-speed, 32-hole, Alex AP18 |
| Tires | Kenda Kwest 26 x 1.75" |
| Drivetrain |
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| Crank | Single-Speed crank, alloy chainring, 38t |
| Components |
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| Front Rack | Loring Bamboo-accented Aluminum |
| Handlebar | Swept 65 degree |
| Brake Calipers | Avid BB5 mechanical disc |
| Brake Levers | Tektro 2 finger lever |
| Headset | FSA TH-888 |
| Stem | Civia 7 degree |
| Seatpost | Civia Micro-adjust |
| Saddle | Velo |
| Fenders | Loring Bamboo fenders sold aftermarket |
Loring Size
This chart will help you determine approximately what size frame you need. It is designed as a starting place only. Proper bike fit is a personal thing, so Civia recommends that you please visit your local bike shop to test ride the size this chart recommends and to get properly fitted.
Geometry
Loring Geometry
| Switch to mm |
Small |
Medium |
Large |
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| Seat Tube C-T |
15 " |
17 " |
19 " |
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| Top Tube Effective |
21.65 " |
22.44 " |
23.23 " |
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| Head Tube Angle |
71.5 ° |
71.5 ° |
71.5 ° |
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| Seat Tube Angle |
71.5 ° |
71.5 ° |
71.5 ° |
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| BB Drop |
2.17 " |
2.17 " |
2.17 " |
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| CS Length |
17.72 " |
17.72 " |
17.72 " |
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| Wheelbase |
40.8 " |
41.77 " |
42.76 " |
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| Standover |
21.97 " |
24.78 " |
27.16 " |
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| Head Tube Length |
5.12 " |
6.29 " |
7.48 " |
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| Fork Length |
15.55 " |
15.55 " |
15.55 " |
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| Fork Rake |
2.17 " |
2.17 " |
2.17 " |
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| Switch to inches |
Small |
Medium |
Large |
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| Seat Tube C-T |
381 mm |
435 mm |
485 mm |
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| Top Tube Effective |
550 mm |
575 mm |
600 mm |
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| Head Tube Angle |
71.5 ° |
71.5 ° |
71.5 ° |
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| Seat Tube Angle |
71.5 ° |
71.5 ° |
71.5 ° |
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| BB Drop |
55 mm |
55 mm |
55 mm |
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| CS Length |
450 mm |
450 mm |
450 mm |
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| Wheelbase |
1036.2 mm |
1061.2 mm |
1086.2 mm |
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| Standover |
558.1 mm |
629.6 mm |
689.9 mm |
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| Head Tube Length |
130 mm |
160 mm |
190 mm |
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| Fork Length |
395 mm |
395 mm |
395 mm |
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| Fork Rake |
55 mm |
55 mm |
55 mm |
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