The Gates belt drive (or chain drive) Proletariat is getting a couple of new options that make this supercommuter also an extraordinary touring bike: the Nuvinci n360 hub or the Alfine 11-speed hub, both available imminently. Touring features include the Axiom Streamliner rear rack, which is lighter than most and twice as strong (110-lb capacity). Mechanical or hydraulic disc brakes, Alfine dyno hub with front and rear Busch & Muller lights, Pletscher dual kickstand. From Portland-based Stop Cycles, built up by Joe Bike.

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