vsf fahrradmanufaktur TX-400 is an expedition class premium quality touring bike.

If you have big cycle touring dreams and a tight budget, then the TX-400 is a wise choice. Enjoy the ruggedness and comfort of a German hand-manufactured steel frame equipped with a high-level of quality parts like the Shimano Deore XT shifting system, Magura HS33 brakes and a Busch&Müller lighting system power by the Shutter Precision front dynamo hub. Luggage is confidently carried by Tubus front and rear racks. The 26″ wheeled TX-400 is a popular choice of world tourers who prefer exploring rough roads and knowing that if needed, 26″ spares are widely available in 3rd world countries.

For shorter riders, the TX-400 is available in a range of smaller sizes than the other expedition bikes. The bike comes as pictured, fully equipped in a load ‘n’ go setup. Just add your panniers and bags and pedal off into the sunrise.

TX-400, on the way home.

SPECS

Frame size: 26″ Gents: 47;52; 57cm. 26″ Ladies: 45; 50cm

Frame: 25CrMo4 steel, 2x double butted

Colour: Sepiabrown Matt

Headset: Ritchey Comp Logic V2

Fork: rigid fork 26″ 25CrMo4 steel

Shifting system: Shimano Deore XT

Derailleur: Shimano Deore XT FD-T8000

Brakes: Magura HS33 incl. brakebooster

Headlight: Busch&Müller Lumotec IQ2 Eyc Plus LED, 50 lux with standing light

Rear light: Busch&Müller Line LED with standing light

Carriers: Tubus Cargo rear; Tubus Tara lowrider

Saddle: Selle Royal Scientia

Seatpost: Humpert Skalar patent, aluminium

Pedals: VP-196 aluminium

Kickstand: Hebie 0611 rear kickstand adjustable

Chainguard: no

Mudguard: SKS

Stem: Humpert Piranha aluminium, A-head, 4 point clamp

Handlebar: Humpert trekking aluminium 47deg 590mm

Grips: Ergon GP3

Shift lever: Shimano Deore 3/10 trigger SL-M610

Brake lever: Magura HS33

Tyres: Schwalbe Marathon Mondial 50-559 reflex

Spokes: Niro 2mm

Front hub: Shutter Precision PV-8 dynamo hub

Rear hub: Shimano Deore FH-T610

Sprocket: Shimano HG50, 11-34 teeth

Chain: Shimano HG54

Inner Bearing: Shimano Octalink BB-ES300

Crankset: Shimano Deore FC-T521, 170mm, Octalink, 48/36/26 teeth

Gear Ratio Front:Rear: 48/36/26 : 11-34