It has quite nice riding performance and enough utility, "Tartaruga Type SPORT" as giving "ver.1.2" succeeding to the excelling basic performance as for a further improvement.

What's the improvement?

We use double wall type rim that has processed CNC is adopted for SD model also.
The SD model is entry model of Type S, New SD has the double wall type rim that has processed CNC is adopted, the tire performance of maximum air pressure 110PSI can be used of by 100%, and it corresponded to the sporty running.
Which means all model of Type SPORT can be use maximum air pressure 110PSI.

Double wall RIM
We use unique design new grip for SD and DX models.
We thought that grip is most important device for User interface.
We focus "More comfort riding and lightly sporty riding", that's why we select this quite unique new grip for Type SPORT SD and DX model.
This grip was developed by same supplier with our Type SPORT exclusive use Fender set.
Tartaruga use this new grip the first bland around the world for production.
This grip made by two kind of different hardness elastomer, and it has also some small holes front and rear.
These small holes can be transformed by gript, so the grip cling for your hand and create quit nice hold feeling.
It's feel like pad of cat. Please try to grip by your self.

SD model has Shimano ALIVIO shifter.
We change to Shimano ALIVIO shifter from grip shifter for SD model.

New grip
We use Shimano TIAGRA set for drive train of Type SPORT DX model.

We focus smoother shift, so we use Shimano TIAGRA set, Shifter, Derailleur, Freewheel, BB and Crank for Type SPORT DX model.
Type SPORT DX has super smooth rotated Hub originally, so we do big brushup by this combination.
DX Drive train
We redesign the rear suspension QR section.
We did redesign the rear suspension QR section, it can be to get the centering for easy fold and unfold.

Suspension QR
Short brake arch can be used.
We did redesign the front brake mount section can be used short brake arch.
Basically, Type SPORT has long brake arch, but it also change the brake shoe position to upper, it work for better brake performance.
The rear brake mount can be used short brake arch originally.

Short arch brake
The concept of Type SPORT is "SUV (SPORT UTILITY VEHICLE)" of the bike.
The Type S is 20 inches small wheel bike, but the running performance is quite similar with full size load model.
It's lightly, and fast.
It has suspension for front and rear, the function for absorbs the peculiar vibration from a road to a high-pressure tire.
And it can be added enough utility by the option installation.
This is the best choice for various customizing by so many mount bases.

Utility
Adjustable Handle
Example of installing front and rear career by option. A wide position can be adjusted.
Wide adjustable riding position (SD and DX only)
Moreover, a quite different riding position can be selected by combinations with a high rise handle bar and adjustable stem, in one vehicle according to feelings on the day.
It can be get sporty forward bent position, and then it can be get wide view and comfort when you choice the most upright riding position.
You can rid so good performance bike by comfortable position "Mamachari" like, and also can load with luggage firmly.
Tartaruga Type SPORT is the best bike for your "I want to do" is realized.
We recommend it with confidence usually as one of the use.

Foldable

The frame can be folded

The frame which hi running performance can be easy to fold in second without tools, after detach the both wheel by QR.
If a rear career of the option is installed, the frame can be stood by alone when you fold the frame.
The weight is very light though it is 20-inch full suspension bike with 10.5kg (18 speeds DX model).

Reason for frame performance

"Type SPORT" is a collaboration model of Taiwan Pacific Cycles and Tartaruga entertainment Works.
Pacific Cycles is a manufacturer of so many famous small wheel bikes all over the world including the Tartaruga whole series.
Tartaruga Entertainment works joint as an external staff to a "REACH" project by George Lin who is beginner of Pacific Cycles and designer.
"Tartaruga Type SPORT" was made on base this "REACH" project.
Tartaruga re-designed the frame work and added for that unique concept and value, it likes evolutional addition.

Please try it by tests riding.

Type SPORT ULTEGRA
\304,500- (\290,000- without TAX)
This model is Type SPORT flagship model, it has Shimano ULTEGRA components for the most sporty driving performance.
This is the pure compact load model, only this model has the drop handle by standard installed.
Frame color
Pearl white
ULTEGRA
SD
SD
Type SPORT SD
\151,200- (\144,000- without TAX)
This is 8 speeds grip shift model which uses Shimano ALIVIO for basic component.

Frame color
Bomber Orange
Euro Brown
Pearl white
Blue
Black

DX
DX
Type SPORT DX
\199,500- (\190,000- without TAX)
This is 18 speeds model which uses Shimano TIAGRA for basic component.
Frame color
Bomber Orange
Euro Brown
Pearl white
Blue
Black

All models use same frame, only different the component.

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