ANCHOR RE8 105 | Endurance Bike with 105 Specifications for Comfort and Propulsion
Surprisingly tireless despite its efficient propulsion. A bike that makes long rides naturally enjoyable.
The RE8 105 is a model that allows you to enjoy the refined ride quality of ANCHOR's "RE8" endurance road bike, developed for comfortable long rides and touring, at a more accessible price point.
It avoids excessive rigidity like race models and achieves a superb balance of "propulsion without fatigue" through PROFORMAT design. This means you can reduce physical strain over long distances while still enjoying the light acceleration characteristic of a road bike.
Furthermore, equipped with SHIMANO 105 (mechanical 2×12 speed), it combines high shifting performance with ease of maintenance. The added security of 32C EXTENZA R2X tires makes it a versatile endurance road bike, suitable for everything from long rides to daily commutes.
Features
- PROFORMAT frame design balancing comfort and riding performance
- High cost performance with SHIMANO 105 (mechanical)
- High stability and comfort with 32C EXTENZA R2X tires
- Lightweight endurance design with a complete bike weight of 8.9kg
- Versatile for long rides, touring, and daily commutes
- Complete bike configuration that allows for future customization and upgrades
- Wide range of sizes and colors unique to the Japanese brand ANCHOR
SPEC
- Components: SHIMANO 105 (mechanical 2×12 speed)
- Tires: EXTENZA R2X (32C)
- Complete bike weight: 8.9kg (450mm)
- Colors: Forest Khaki / Ocean Navy / Stone Gray
- Frame sizes: 390 / 420 / 450 / 480mm
- Accessories: LED lamp / Bell / Reflector / Manual bag / DT SWISS thru-axle lever ×1 / Seat clamp cover
The RE8 105 is a bike where the sensation of "it really goes, but you don't get tired at all" is quite striking. It has a balance that makes it naturally enjoyable in any situation, from daily rides to long rides over 100km.
The stability provided by the 32C tires is also a significant advantage, making it less nerve-wracking on rough roads. While possessing the comfort characteristic of an endurance road bike, it accelerates lightly when you push it, so it's not just for "slow rides."
The mechanical 105 offers a good balance of usability and maintainability, and it's quite appealing to be able to fully experience the RE8's quality at this price point. It's a highly recommendable model for both a first bike and a second bike.