I’m in the market for a new internal hub / belt drive commuter bike with clean lines and I stumbled across this Reddit post with a seemingly perfect title “I compared all the mission sutro-like bikes (road bike geometry, internal hub, clean lines, lightweight) I could find.” Problem was, the linked site was from 2012 and was offline. The Wayback machine pulled up the info, so I’ve cleaned it up, updated some links, and added to it below:
Mission Bicycles Sutro – $1450
![sutro](https://maxelman.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/sutro.jpg)
The Sutro comes with integrated hidden cabling, an 8-speed alfine internal hub, and hot track bike looks. On the other hand, at 24lb and $1450-1700 as spec’d, it seems pricey and pudgy for what it is. I’m tempted to buy the frameset alone for $400 and build it up myself.
Base Urban RD 1.0 – $1400
![base urban](https://maxelman.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/base-urban.jpg)
This bike drops the integrated cabling of the Sutro, but adds a greaseless belt drive and disc brakes, as well as cool cromoly tubes. I actually thought the disc brakes were a selling point, but after test-riding a bike with them the other day, I’m not convinced they’re any better than cantilevers. $1400ish from Australia.
Schindelhauer Ludwig VIII/XI – $2000
![schindelhauerbikes](https://maxelman.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/schindelhauerbikes.png)
German belt-drive fan Jörg Schindelhauer specializes in classy fixed, singlespeed, and internally geared bikes with tight welds, chrome and leather accents, internal cables, and European track lines. Expect to pay for it, though- this 8-speed, 24lb Alfine Ludwig runs around $2000, but prices range from $1750 for the fixed-gear Viktor to over $4,000 for the Rohloff-equipped Ludwig XIV.
Spot Brand Ajax / Acme – $2000
![Spot Brand Ajax Acme](https://maxelman.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Spot-Brand-Ajax-Acme.jpg)
The spec list is similar to the Base Urban bike- Alfine, belt drive, and disc brakes- but adds a carbon fork, flat bars, and chainguard. The $1500 Ajax comes with 8-speed Alfine and a matte black finish; the $2100 (what a jump!) Acme has a polished silver frame and 11-speed Alfine.
New: Lekker Amsterdam Elite NuVinci – $1200
![Lekker Bikes Amsterdam Elite blue Nuvinci Side View 2000x](https://maxelman.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Lekker-Bikes-Amsterdam-Elite-blue-Nuvinci-Side-View_2000x-1280x854.jpg)
Dutch designed, Australian-made with a NuVinci N330 & Gates Belt Drive. Only three frame sizes, but still plenty appealing with a price tag under $1200.
New: Priority Continuum Onyx – $1100
![priority](https://maxelman.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/priority.jpg)
New: Marin Presidio 3 – $980
![new 19 Presidio 3 2000x1298](https://maxelman.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/new_19-Presidio-3-2000x1298-1280x831.jpg)
New: Breezer Beltway 8 – $1099
![2019 BREEZER BELTWAY 8 SATIN GRAY](https://maxelman.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/2019_BREEZER_BELTWAY_8_SATIN_GRAY.png)
Upcoming: Mission Bicycles Stinson Commuter
![stinson](https://maxelman.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/stinson.png)
Outfitted with a Shimano Alfine 8-speed internally geared drivetrain and Gates carbon belt drive. Ships in November. Kickstarter price of $1800. Full retail of $2300.