Type SPORT concept is the SUV(Sport Utility Vehicle) of bicycles.
Type S features high pressure fast rolling 20 inch wheels and has fit and speed performance similar to a full sized bicycle.
It is light, fast and folds!
We use a very unique and original suspension system for the rear and front for vibration damping creating a stylish and rigid alloy frame with a soft ride.
Type S features high pressure fast rolling 20 inch wheels and has fit and speed performance similar to a full sized bicycle.
It is light, fast and folds!
We use a very unique and original suspension system for the rear and front for vibration damping creating a stylish and rigid alloy frame with a soft ride.
'Stiffness but Soft', it is a very unique riding feel.
Extensive initial testing and development has gone into the front and rear suspension to achieve the unique balance and ride quality offered on the current Type SPORT.
The suspension works together to dampen the vibration from the road normally but also works to absorb bigger impacts, like an edges between road sections or on and off sidewalks. This means, we simulate the riding feel of bigger fat tires from the tuned function of our original suspension system.
Type SPORT features a Unified Rear Triangle (URT) rear swing arm; having the pedals and rear wheel in the same structure, this creates very efficient pedaling without any loss energy into suspension movement.
Also Type SPORT has a very smooth and neutral handling feel, so you can always be in control of the line you want.
The unique riding feel called 'Stiffness but Soft' is created by all of these very exquisite frame features for overall balance.
The suspension works together to dampen the vibration from the road normally but also works to absorb bigger impacts, like an edges between road sections or on and off sidewalks. This means, we simulate the riding feel of bigger fat tires from the tuned function of our original suspension system.
Type SPORT features a Unified Rear Triangle (URT) rear swing arm; having the pedals and rear wheel in the same structure, this creates very efficient pedaling without any loss energy into suspension movement.
Also Type SPORT has a very smooth and neutral handling feel, so you can always be in control of the line you want.
The unique riding feel called 'Stiffness but Soft' is created by all of these very exquisite frame features for overall balance.
Custom select Wide Adjustable Riding Position.
(SD and DX only)
(SD and DX only)
A wide range of different riding position can be selected, through combinations of the high rise handle bar and adjustable stem. An all in one vehicle according to your feeling that day.
The stem can be set sporty with a forward-down position, and then a wide view and comfort height can be selected when you choice the most upright riding position.
Type SPORT is can be many style from its versatile features; You can ride a high performance suspension bike by a comfortable position like 'Mamachari', and can load with luggage firmly on the rack.
Tartaruga Type SPORT is the best bike for realizing your "I want to do".
In general, it seems that if one product can do everything there are compromises at each function. With Type SPORT, Tartaruga's focus on all details to the very end brought together in balance a miracle of all great features.
We recommend with confidence Type SPORT for everyday use for any situation you feel.
The stem can be set sporty with a forward-down position, and then a wide view and comfort height can be selected when you choice the most upright riding position.
Type SPORT is can be many style from its versatile features; You can ride a high performance suspension bike by a comfortable position like 'Mamachari', and can load with luggage firmly on the rack.
Tartaruga Type SPORT is the best bike for realizing your "I want to do".
In general, it seems that if one product can do everything there are compromises at each function. With Type SPORT, Tartaruga's focus on all details to the very end brought together in balance a miracle of all great features.
We recommend with confidence Type SPORT for everyday use for any situation you feel.
High performance SUV
Vibration damping suspension front and rear has the function to absorb vibration from the road and high pressure tires. And it can be added enough utility to use the some mount on the frame by optional parts installed.
Details into frame performance
Type SPORT is a collaboration model between Pacific Cycles, Taiwan and Tartaruga Entertainment Works.
Pacific Cycles is the manufacturer of many famous small wheel bikes worldwide including the whole Tartaruga series of bicycles.
Drawing on Pacific Cycles vast passion in development of ideal small wheel bicycle fit and ride geometry, Tartaruga started with Pacific's ideal base geometry added our original ideas and crafted Type SPORT unique style and feeling.
Through our collaboration a great riding performance, multiple versatility and style was fashioned.
Pacific Cycles is the manufacturer of many famous small wheel bikes worldwide including the whole Tartaruga series of bicycles.
Drawing on Pacific Cycles vast passion in development of ideal small wheel bicycle fit and ride geometry, Tartaruga started with Pacific's ideal base geometry added our original ideas and crafted Type SPORT unique style and feeling.
Through our collaboration a great riding performance, multiple versatility and style was fashioned.
It's fodable, and 2 different folding style available!
Type SPORT full size ride that amazingly be folds quickly without any tools.
- COMPLETE FOLDING
Simply release the wheel quick release and remove the tires, release the shock from the swing arm under the main frame and remove the seat post and handle bars.
The final arrangement of frame and parts will compact into a very thin easy to transport bag ready for your journey.
Even our optional 'rear carrier' is a genuinely unique in design and convenience. The rear carrier automatically tucks away as the swing arm is released and folded under the main frame. Amazingly, the folded size remains is the same as without the rear carrier.
With its stiff and light weight alloy frame, comfort suspension, full gearing and 20 inch wheels the Type SPORT is a mere 10.9kg.(20 speed DX Model)
Folding size : About W73cm × H58.5cm × D36cm
- QUICK FOLDING
With the use of our optional 'Easy folding adapter' and 'rear carrier', folding size is slightly bigger than complete folding, but it allows for a quick convience folding.
Also, all removed parts can be snaped on to the frame, so you can carry Type SPORT without transport bag.
Folding size : About W117cm × H78cm × D36cm
- COMPLETE FOLDING
Simply release the wheel quick release and remove the tires, release the shock from the swing arm under the main frame and remove the seat post and handle bars.
The final arrangement of frame and parts will compact into a very thin easy to transport bag ready for your journey.
Even our optional 'rear carrier' is a genuinely unique in design and convenience. The rear carrier automatically tucks away as the swing arm is released and folded under the main frame. Amazingly, the folded size remains is the same as without the rear carrier.
With its stiff and light weight alloy frame, comfort suspension, full gearing and 20 inch wheels the Type SPORT is a mere 10.9kg.(20 speed DX Model)
Folding size : About W73cm × H58.5cm × D36cm
- QUICK FOLDING
With the use of our optional 'Easy folding adapter' and 'rear carrier', folding size is slightly bigger than complete folding, but it allows for a quick convience folding.
Also, all removed parts can be snaped on to the frame, so you can carry Type SPORT without transport bag.
Folding size : About W117cm × H78cm × D36cm
'The great city bike' is also a 'Great All Rounder (Touring) bike'
Type SPORT has wonderful riding performance that is stable, light and fast. With optional carriers install it has enough carrying capacity for even your most adventurous excursion.
Being an adult allows for open choice for where your day leads. Riding Type SPORT allows you to go as your whims desire. And if you get too tired or far away, you can easily fold it up, find a local transport to whisk you back home.
Being an adult allows for open choice for where your day leads. Riding Type SPORT allows you to go as your whims desire. And if you get too tired or far away, you can easily fold it up, find a local transport to whisk you back home.
You can get more information about optional parts for Type SPORT HERE.
It's getting another higher stage by continue the improvement for every production.
We improved the frame stiffness to fit to latest European regulation to keep the design concept of 'Type SPORT ver.1.25' which has a reputation from many peoples.
'EN standard' which many European country follow to use, it changed to extremely high strength. We decided to follow this latest regulation to make Tartaruga Type SPORT. So we did to continue the computer simulation and real machine test to re-design many detail on frame materials. Then we completed the newest frame of Tartaruga Type SPORT.
The main point of this improvement was made higher frame strength to take dispersion the stress concentration. We focused to receive the impact to use all frame body as 'equal' as possible we can. We'd like to keep the original frame design also, so we tried to modify to change the detail of frame materials shape, and added a small gusset to get that. As a result, the latest frame to get high rigidity, you can feel more direct 'Propulsive Force' when you pedal.
'EN standard' which many European country follow to use, it changed to extremely high strength. We decided to follow this latest regulation to make Tartaruga Type SPORT. So we did to continue the computer simulation and real machine test to re-design many detail on frame materials. Then we completed the newest frame of Tartaruga Type SPORT.
The main point of this improvement was made higher frame strength to take dispersion the stress concentration. We focused to receive the impact to use all frame body as 'equal' as possible we can. We'd like to keep the original frame design also, so we tried to modify to change the detail of frame materials shape, and added a small gusset to get that. As a result, the latest frame to get high rigidity, you can feel more direct 'Propulsive Force' when you pedal.
We also made new 'Jig' for spot welding of main frame.
We used general standard table type jig to make main frame before. We made new 'Vertical' type exclusive jig for Tartaruga Type SPORT. It can be welded both side together by efficiently when we spot welding, it also help to upgraded accuracy of frame.
We also did to find the best setup each materials to this new jig to save the deformation by welding.
These modification was 'No flashy', however that is our philosophy 'Tartaruga style' which to continue to improve the product more certainly also more precision step by step to take many 'Work' by hand.
These modification was 'No flashy', however that is our philosophy 'Tartaruga style' which to continue to improve the product more certainly also more precision step by step to take many 'Work' by hand.
We changed the stem of Type SPORT DX and SD.
We changed the characteristic Type SPORT DX and SD stems that support a wide range of position changes from forward tilt to upright.
We used a discontinued models from Taiwanese stem manufacturers by special ordering over 1,000 pieces every time, and as we had run out of parts left over from the previous order, so we had to reorder them.
However the manufacturer find a issue the forging mold used for stem production had damaged, making it no longer possible to continue production after checked, and we had no choice to continue to use.
That's why we had to change to other adjustable stem which has same adjusted lenge.
We have about 40 pieces of the "Original stem" in stock,, which was one of the icons of Type SPORT, so we will be selling it as a "special option".
This is a valuable part that will never be produced again, so if you are particular about the "original" part, please contact the Tartaruga Maestro dealers.
We used a discontinued models from Taiwanese stem manufacturers by special ordering over 1,000 pieces every time, and as we had run out of parts left over from the previous order, so we had to reorder them.
However the manufacturer find a issue the forging mold used for stem production had damaged, making it no longer possible to continue production after checked, and we had no choice to continue to use.
That's why we had to change to other adjustable stem which has same adjusted lenge.
We have about 40 pieces of the "Original stem" in stock,, which was one of the icons of Type SPORT, so we will be selling it as a "special option".
This is a valuable part that will never be produced again, so if you are particular about the "original" part, please contact the Tartaruga Maestro dealers.
Type SPORT DX ver.1.25
JPY 295,000- (without TAX),
JPY 324,500- (include TAX)
Frame color : Bomber Orange
：Pearl White
：Euro Brown
：Green
JPY 295,000- (without TAX),
JPY 324,500- (include TAX)
Frame color : Bomber Orange
：Pearl White
：Euro Brown
：Green
Type SPORT DX is our new flagship model featuring Shimano TIAGRA components with 20 speed drive train. We up graded the crank and BB to 'DX racer' of DriveLine, also front chainring changed to 53T.
This model is really well suited for city use and even great on long rides up and down the ridges. This is truly a best buy model with its balance between performance parts and price.
You can get specification about 'Type SPORT' HERE.
Type SPORT GT ver.1.25
JPY 247,000- (without TAX),
JPY 271,700- (include TAX)
Frame color : Bomber Orange
：Pearl White
：Euro Brown
：Green
JPY 247,000- (without TAX),
JPY 271,700- (include TAX)
Frame color : Bomber Orange
：Pearl White
：Euro Brown
：Green
Type SPORT GT is our 'Raundner' model featuring Shimano SORA components with 18 speed drive train.
Main differences with DX and SD grade are:
Drop handlebar, Integrated brake lever with Index shifter, and high performance high grip tire with sled. These distinguished points create a new performance that can be called the NEW generation type of 'Raundner'.
From the latest lot, the GT's rear cassette has been changed to "11-32T", greatly improving hill climbing performance when fully loaded.
You can get specification about 'Type SPORT' HERE.
Type SPORT SD ver.1.25
JPY 214,000- (without TAX),
JPY 235,400- (include TAX)
Frame color : Bomber Orange
：Pearl White
：Euro Brown
：Green
JPY 214,000- (without TAX),
JPY 235,400- (include TAX)
Frame color : Bomber Orange
：Pearl White
：Euro Brown
：Green
Type SPORT SD is our entry level model featuring Shimano SORA components with a single front chain ring and 9 speed rear gearing. The SORA group is very well suited for best performance in and around the city. You can enjoy the city from top to bottom at any speed you desire in comfort and style.
You can get specification about 'Type SPORT' HERE.
Type SPORT SD ver.1.25
Frame color：Bomber Orange
Frame color：Bomber Orange
Type SPORT GT ver.1.25
Frame color：Pearl White
Frame color：Pearl White
Type SPORT DX ver.1.25
Frame color：Euro Brown
Frame color：Euro Brown
Type SPORT DX ver.1.25
Frame color：Blue
Frame color：Blue