The United Recruit RNJR 2013 was born out of the requests and the need for something that sits between our RN18 bike, and the RN1. We had a lot of feedback from shops and riders alike with people that are just too small for a full size 20″ bike, but a little too big and likely to grow out of an 18″ bike quickly.
What we have created is basically a scaled down version of the RN1, which still uses 20″ parts such as wheels and forks, but with a shorter 18.5″ top tube length, shorter cranks, smaller bars & an adjustable railed seat which will work for the younger rider and be easily upgradeable as they grow.
This model features the same quality and attention to detail as the 2013 RN1 including an integrated head tube and sealed United headset, brand new United direct tyres, 25/9 gearing with a fully sealed 3 pawl alloy cassette hub which not only sounds good, but is built good.
| Specs | |
|---|---|
| Top Tube Length | 18.5 in |
| Frame Geometry | HT: 75° / CS: 13.25 in / BB: 11.8 in / SO: 7.8 in |
| Material | 1020 hi ten steel |
| Headtube | Integrated |
| Dropouts | 6mm thick, 14mm slots |
| Brake Mounts | Welded 990 |
| Fork Legs | 1020 hi ten steel |
| Steerer | Integrated race, 1020 hi ten steel |
| Fork Dropouts | 5mm thick, 10mm slots |
| Handlebars | 1020 hi ten H: 8 in x W: 26 in |
| Grips | United w/nylon push in end |
| Headset | United sealed bearing integrated |
| Stem | Alloy front load with forged detail |
| Lever | Alloy |
| Brake | Tektro 990 |
| Cranks | 3pc tubular cromo, 165mm |
| BB | United sealed bearing mid |
| Sprocket | United design, 25t |
| Pedals | Slim nylon/fibreglass mix |
| Chain | Taya 410, Black |
| Rear Rim | Single wall 36h, alloy, colour anodized |
| Front Rim | Single wall 36h, alloy, colour anodized |
| Rear Hub | 36h, sealed alloy cassette, 14mm axle |
| Driver | 9t, 3 pawl, sealed bearing, loud mechanism |
| Front Hub | 36h, looseball, 10mm axle |
| Rear Tyre | United Direct 20 x 2.1, 65 psi |
| Front Tyre | United Direct 20 x 2.3, 65 psi |
| Seat | 8mm railed seat for extra adjustability |
| Seat Post | 150mm straight post |
| Seat Clamp | Alloy w/machined detail |
| Weight | 25 lbs / 11.33 kg |
| Colours | Flat Black/Red, Flat Blue/Tan |

















