All about Ural bikes

One of the most reliable and best Soviet bicycles is rightly considered the "Ural". The reviews of the owners of this vehicle indicate the high quality of the product, the excellent design and technical characteristics of its various modifications.

The Ural bike was launched at the Perm Engineering Plant in 1965. The same enterprise produced a female folding bike "Kama". It is lighter and more comfortable than the male device. Ladies' vehicles were often used by novice cyclists. The company logo was attached to the front tube of the frame between the steering wheel and the wheel.

Reliable and unpretentious transport immediately gained popularity and began to be in great demand. He was distinguished by versatility. The Ural bike is suitable for urban and rural areas. They used it to travel short and very long distances.

The engineering plant lasted until 2006. Its successor, Ural-Trade LLC, works closely with bicycle manufacturers in Taiwan, China, and India. A modern corporation produces bicycles and spare parts for it.

There is no such huge demand for the new "Ural" as it used to be for a Soviet bicycle. Old models are very simple. It took a little time to repair them, and any part could be easily replaced. If necessary, it was possible to adjust the chain length.

Most Soviet models have similar specifications. The diameter of the wheel in inches is 28 units. For rural needs, a modification has been created with two luggage racks - in the front and rear of the vehicle. Female designs differ from male models in the form of a frame, which is located at an angle of 45 degrees. Most designs have dual brakes. The front handbrake usually has a tick system. At the same time, you can use the rear foot brake. It belongs to the drum type.

Almost all Soviet products of the Perm plant include:

• freewheel bushing;
• front sprocket with 48 teeth and rear sprocket with 19 teeth;
• cast steering gear;
• soft saddle on a rigid frame.

Road vehicle Ural 111-621 with a closed frame, a not very high steering wheel, a soldered fork has a wheel size of 40x622 mm. It is supplemented with reflectors of terracotta color on the knitting needles, an electric generator, a flashlight, a handbag with a tool kit, a tubular boot, a pump and a footrest.

Model B-124 "Ural", 1965, has a tubular brazed frame, alloy pedals with ruby-colored reflectors, a steering wheel with a remote control that allows the cyclist to provide the most comfortable fit. Men's road bike weighs 16.5 kg.

Modification Ural B-142 has a steering wheel with a deep bend, a tubular trunk with a clip. Standard wheels provide a size of 40x622 mm.

Another Soviet vehicle design was called the B-110 "Kama Progress". Her weight was 17 kg, load capacity - 15 kg.

The most successful folding modification for adults was "Kama" 113-613. Its main difference from the previous similar model was the hand brake and the front sprocket pattern. The innovation was the cast and hinged folding of the frame. The weight of the product without additional devices was 14.6 kg, the size of the wheels was 406x40 mm. The device provided for 15 links of the driven star, the leading one - 48.

Modern Russian models made in Perm have a steel frame, double aluminum rims, and switches from 1 to 5 speeds. All main characteristics are the same, with the exception of women’s products, which provides a frame of a different design.

Perm plant produces vehicles with a closed solder frame 111-631 "Ural" and 111-641 "Ural". The size of their wheels is 622x37 mm. The first model weighs 14.7 kg, provides 1 speed. The second modification has 5 speeds, the mass of the product without additional elements is 14.6 kg.

Universal Russian bike 113-661 "Kama" weighs 13.8 kg, has a folding frame with a swivel earring. A modern steering wheel with special clamps contributes to the possibility of the most comfortable fit for a cyclist. The size of the wheels is 406x40 mm.

Recent Modifications 114-621 Kama and 114-622 Kama have a half-open integral welded frame. The size of the wheels is 406x40 mm. The bike weighs 14 kg. The first model has 5 speeds and a reliable braking system. The second model provides 2 hand brakes, 1 speed. Products are equally suitable for adults and children.

Soviet models have many advantages:

• adjusting the height of the steering wheel and seat allows people of different sizes to use one vehicle;
• the durability of the device is achieved due to the material from which it is made;
• comfortable soft seat stretched over a rigid frame;
• the pedals are made very high quality;
• the product provides a rear lower brake, one asterisk;
• there is a circuit protection;
• the ability to transport large and heavy objects;
• wings can protect the cyclist from dirt flying from under the wheels.

The undoubted advantages of modern modifications include:

• Great design
• frame durability;
• practicality of the device;
• wide range of folding bikes.

Unlike modern lightweight bicycles, the weight of old adult counterparts is 16-17 kg. Heavy frames are facilitated by steel frames and other transport components: steering wheel, fork and wheel frame. The Ural bike has only one speed. Modern cyclists prefer a multi-speed vehicle. Outdated design is also considered a drawback of the Soviet model.

Owners of the Ural vehicle love it for the simplicity of the device, sufficient carrying capacity, high quality, strength and durability. Many avid cyclists testify that they still use vehicles produced in the 70-80s of the twentieth century. Over a long period of operation, some consumers changed only the chamber and tires and systematically lubricated them.

This vehicle is also preferred by summer residents. He is not afraid of pits, ditches, ravines, heavy mud. Most people note excellent off-road bicycles. Owners improve transport, for example, install a headlight on the rear wheel and even attach a motor to the frame. Anglers say that a bucket with a catch easily fits on the rear trunk, and fishing rods and a net are perfectly attached to the frame.

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