Retrospec

2021 Retrospec Chatham-1 26-inch Step-Thru

Previous used estimate

$142 - $146

Actual value depends on condition, size, and local demand.

2021 Retrospec Chatham-1 26-inch Step-Thru

Value Guide market data · 2021 Retrospec Chatham-1 26-inch Step-Thru

12-month projected trend

8%

Direction and magnitude, not judgment

vs. category average

1%

Holds value better than category avg

Price over time - 2021 Retrospec Chatham-1 26-inch Step-Thru

$330$214$98MSRPMSRPYr 1Yr 2Yr 3Yr 4Yr 5Yr 6Yr 7Yr 7Yr 8Yr 9Yr 10Yr 11Yr 12Yr 13Yr 14Yr 14Yr 15Yr 16Yr 17Yr 18Yr 19Yr 20Yr 20

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Overview

About this bike

The Chatham 1 provides a relaxed riding experience inspired by the laid-back beach lifestyle. Featuring 1-speed gearing with foot-operated rear coaster brake for simple worry-free riding. A wide cushy saddle, upright handlebars, foam grips, and wide cruiser tires on alloy rims provide a comfortable ride. Equipped with a kickstand. Ride Cloud 9 Chatham's cushioned saddle and squishy grips make it your easy-going, relaxed, and go-to beach cruiser for a dreamy coastal cruise. Coast and brake with ease Chatham is built for the carefree cruiser. Pedal along with the simplicity of a single-speed bike, or ease to a stop with the built-in coaster brake. Sundress and coverup friendly Wear any outfit on Chatham without sacrificing comfort. A step-through bike frame slopes down, making the dismount a breeze in a sundress or beach coverup.

Specifications

Subtype
Electric Active
Category
E-Bike
Component Fork
Unicrown, steel, 1" threaded, 2x eyelets
Component Hubs
Steel, ball-bearing, 36H, bolt-on, F/100-R/111mm
Component Rims
Retrospec aluminum double-wall 36H, precision machined brake tracks with wear indicator
Component Size
16-inch
Product Family
Chatham-1
Component Chain
KMC Z-series 1/2 x 1/8"
Component Color
Blush, Crystal Blue, Eggshell, Matcha Green, Ocean Turquoise, Seafoam, Violet Haze, Sunflower
Component Frame
Chatham Classic Step-thru, hand-built high-tensile steel, 16" center-to-top, with steel chainguard, double rear dropout eyelets, rear rack braze-ons
Component Brakes
Rear Coaster Brake (foot brake)
Component Pedals
High Impact, Reinforced Nylon Resin Platform, 9/16"
Component Saddle
Coastal Comfort Plus
Component Spokes
14G UCP
Component Headset
1 1/8" (28.6mm) steel, Threaded
Component Crankset
Steel 1-piece 165mm x 44T
Component Seatpost
Steel 25.4 x 350mm
Component Handlebar
Chatham Swingback steel 700mm width
Component Rear Tire
Retrospec Cruiser Classic 26 x 2.125, S/V valves
Component Front Tire
Retrospec Cruiser Classic 26 x 2.125, S/V valves
Component Tape Grips
Chatham foam 125mm length
Component Accessories Extras
Kickstand Center-mount, steel
Component Cassette Freewheel
18T
Hubs
Steel, ball-bearing, 36H, bolt-on, F/100-R/111mm
Rims
Retrospec aluminum double-wall 36H, precision machined brake tracks with wear indicator
Crankset
Steel 1-piece 165mm x 44T
Pedals
High Impact, Reinforced Nylon Resin Platform, 9/16"
Chain
KMC Z-series 1/2 x 1/8"
Seatpost
Steel 25.4 x 350mm
Saddle
Coastal Comfort Plus
Handlebar
Chatham Swingback steel 700mm width
Headset
1 1/8" (28.6mm) steel, Threaded
Rear Tire
Retrospec Cruiser Classic 26 x 2.125, S/V valves
Accessories & Extras
Kickstand Center-mount, steel
Brakes
Rear Coaster Brake (foot brake)
Fork
Unicrown, steel, 1" threaded, 2x eyelets
Frame
Chatham Classic Step-thru, hand-built high-tensile steel, 16" center-to-top, with steel chainguard, double rear dropout eyelets, rear rack braze-ons
Tape/Grips
Chatham foam 125mm length
Color
Sunflower
Size
16-inch
Spokes
14G UCP
Cassette/Freewheel
18T
Front Tire
Retrospec Cruiser Classic 26 x 2.125, S/V valves

What to check when buying used

Inspection

Frame condition

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Inspection

Drivetrain wear

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Inspection

Service history

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Battery health

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