The BERNDS-Gretel – simple and compact!
For all those who do indeed like a compact and easy-to-ride bike but who do not place great importance on the size when folded, we have built the Gretel.
The BERNDS-Gretel, too, possesses all the characteristics of the BERNDS family: the robust, easy-running 20" wheels, the sprung folding swingarm and the solid torsional stiffened, single-tube frame.
In favour of the extra-deep step-through we have forgone the design of a pure folding bike. All the same, the BERNDS-Gretel can still be carried in the car without the need for a bike rack.
Powder coating: 3 coats (primer, powder colour coating, clear lacquer), standard colour Diamond Black, other RAL colours at extra charge
Suspension: rear wheel elastomer suspension (3 degrees of hardness available)
Front wheel suspension forks optional
Bearings: rear swingarm with self-lubricating, sintered brass bushing
Pedals: high-quality ball-bearing type with non-slip rubber surface
Brakes: V Brake (optional hydraulic wheel rim or disc brakes)
Tyres: 20" Schwalbe Big Apple 50 mm wide, 2-5 bar (others optional)
Wheel rims: aluminium U-profile, 24 mm 36-hole
Spokes: 36 Nirosta, 2 mm
Steerer race: 1 1/8 inch sealed (BERNDS special)
Stem: adjustable angle, 1 1/8 inch, different lengths optional
Handlebars: Moon (other handlebars optional)
Seatpost: patented, aluminium 29.8 mm
Saddle: Terry Citta (other saddles optional)
Mudguards: plastic black or silver, 53 mm SKS Trekking with
BERNDS special stainless steel stays
Foot stands: Hebie 661 (mounting using BERNDS special boss)