Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Retrospec
2021 Retrospec Chatham-1 26-inch
Previous used estimate
$159 - $164
Actual value depends on condition, size, and local demand.
Value Guide market data · 2021 Retrospec Chatham-1 26-inch
12-month projected trend
7%
Direction and magnitude, not judgment
vs. category average
4%
Holds value better than category avg
Price over time - 2021 Retrospec Chatham-1 26-inch
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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. Wide tires soak up any bumps along the way Boardwalk bumps won't ruin your beach daze. Chatham’s thick Wanda tires soak them up so you can soak up the sun.
Specifications
- Category
- Hybrid
- Component Fork
- Unicrown, steel, 1" threaded, two 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
- 18-inch
- Component Stem
- Quill-type aluminum 80mm extension/30° degree rise
- Product Family
- Chatham-1
- Component Chain
- KMC Z-series 1/2 x 1/8"
- Component Color
- Matte Black, Matte Graphite, Matte Olive Drab, Matte Pacific Blue, Matte Sand
- Component Frame
- Chatham Classic Cantilever,hand-built high-tensile steel, 18" center-to-top, with steel chainguard, double rear dropout eyelets, and rear rack braze-ons
- Component Brakes
- Rear Coaster Brake (foot brake)
- Component Pedals
- High Impact, Reinforced Nylon Resin Platform, 1/2""
- 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, 1/2""
- 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
- Stem
- Quill-type aluminum 80mm extension/30° degree rise
- Accessories & Extras
- Kickstand Center-mount, steel
- Brakes
- Rear Coaster Brake (foot brake)
- Fork
- Unicrown, steel, 1" threaded, two eyelets
- Frame
- Chatham Classic Cantilever,hand-built high-tensile steel, 18" center-to-top, with steel chainguard, double rear dropout eyelets, and rear rack braze-ons
- Tape/Grips
- Chatham foam 125mm length
- Color
- Matte Sand
- Size
- 18-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
Drivetrain wear
Check chain stretch, cassette teeth, chainrings, and shifting under load before negotiating price.
Inspection
Service history
Ask for service records covering bearings, brakes, drivetrain, and any frame or fork warranty work.