Stylish Vintage CrMo Steel Touring Bike

Pilen GTV Ladies

The Pilen GTV Ladies is a Swedish-made bike, a delightfully lively and exclusive steel racer featuring hydraulic disc brakes and Shimano 11 gears. With a duralumin headset and cork grips, you and your bike will be a stylish and speedy pair. The Pilen GTV is a true café racer or a luxurious city bike, perfect for commuting and more. It can be equipped with a Brooks B17 leather saddle. The CrMo 4130 steel frame with butted tubes provides an exceptional riding experience.

Pilen GTV Ladies Black RAL 9005. Extra equipped: Saddle Brooks B17 Honey Genuine Leather and Pedals Marwi SP-2150.
Pilen GTV Ladies Black RAL 9005. Extra equipped: Saddle Brooks B17 Honey Genuine Leather and Pedals Marwi SP-2150.
Pilen GTV Ladies Green RAL 6005. Extra equipped: Saddle Brooks B17 Honey Genuine Leather and Pedals Marwi SP-2150.
Pilen GTV Ladies Green RAL 6005. Extra equipped: Saddle Brooks B17 Honey Genuine Leather and Pedals Marwi SP-2150.
Pilen GTV Ladies Red RAL 3004. Extra equipped: Saddle Brooks B17 Honey Genuine Leather and Pedals Marwi SP-2150.
Pilen GTV Ladies Red RAL 3004. Extra equipped: Saddle Brooks B17 Honey Genuine Leather and Pedals Marwi SP-2150.
Pilen GTV Ladies Cream RAL 1015. Extra equipped: Saddle Brooks B17 Honey Genuine Leather and Pedals Marwi SP-2150.
Pilen GTV Ladies Cream RAL 1015. Extra equipped: Saddle Brooks B17 Honey Genuine Leather and Pedals Marwi SP-2150.
Pilen GTV Ladies Durablue. Extra equipped: Saddle Brooks B17 Genuine Leather. Shimano SLX 11 gears.
Pilen GTV Ladies Durablue. Extra equipped: Saddle Brooks B17 Genuine Leather. Shimano SLX 11 gears.
Pilen GTV Ladies Duragreen
Pilen GTV Ladies Duragreen. Brooks B17 Honey.
Pilen GTV Ladies Blue RAL 5001. Extra equipped: Plus Colour Blue RAL 5001, Saddle Brooks B17 Honey Genuine Leather and Pedals Marwi SP-2150.
Pilen GTV Ladies Blue RAL 5001. Extra equipped: Plus Colour Blue RAL 5001, Saddle Brooks B17 Honey Genuine Leather and Pedals Marwi SP-2150.
Pilen GTV Ladies Grey RAL 7022. Extra equipped: Plus Colour Grey RAL 7022, Saddle Brooks B17 Honey Genuine Leather and Pedals Marwi SP-2150.
Pilen GTV Ladies Grey RAL 7022. Extra equipped: Plus Colour Grey RAL 7022, Saddle Brooks B17 Honey Genuine Leather and Pedals Marwi SP-2150.
Pilen GTV Ladies Light Green RAL 6021. Extra equipped: Plus Colour Light Green RAL 6021, Saddle Brooks B17 Honey Genuine Leather and Pedals Marwi SP-2150.
Pilen GTV Ladies Light Green RAL 6021. Extra equipped: Plus Colour Light Green RAL 6021, Saddle Brooks B17 Honey Genuine Leather and Pedals Marwi SP-2150.
Pilen GTV Ladies Light Blue RAL 5024. Extra equipped: Single Colour Bike, Plus Colour Light Blue RAL 5024, Saddle Brooks B17 Honey Genuine Leather and Pedals Marwi SP-2150.
Pilen GTV Ladies Light Blue RAL 5024. Extra equipped: Single Colour Bike, Plus Colour Light Blue RAL 5024, Saddle Brooks B17 Honey Genuine Leather and Pedals Marwi SP-2150.

The bikes shown are fitted with extra equipment. View the standard equipment further down the page.

The bikes shown are fitted with extra equipment. View the standard equipment further down the page.

Equipment on the displayed bike model may have changed. View the changes further down the page.

GTV stands for Grand Tourer

Pilen GTV breathes confidence, and is a well-built and elegant bicycle. You ride in style, safely and comfortable as befits a grand tourer.

Hydraulic Disc Brakes

Pilen GTV is equipped with Shimano Deore hydraulic disc brakes front and rear for safe braking from high speeds.

Your Bespoke Pilen GTV

The Pilen GTV can be customised with bespoke features to suit your preferences.

Pilens bikes are very suitable for mounting a child seat and panniers. Read more

Pilen's bikes are built to handle any weather, come rain or come shine. View the technical specification.

The bikes are built in our factory in Gamleby with both Swedish and international components. Watch the film.

Double-bottomed rims with eyelets, directional spoke holes, stainless spokes and spoke nuts.

Fork blades in chromoly steel 4130. The fork blades are brazed to the cast fork crown with brass solder. Directionally stable and responsive.

The Pilen bikes have approved lighting, reflectors and lock from Abus.

The Pilen GT features a lively frame with TIG-welded, butted tubes (0.9–0.6–0.9 mm) in chromium-molybdenum steel for extra resilience and reduced weight.

From 14 295 SEK

plus shipping and handling

Attention to Detail and Quality in full

Frame 57.5 cm CrMo SAE 4130 butted tubes

Fork chromoly SAE 4130

Shimano 11 gears 

Shimano Deore hydraulic disc brakes front and rear

Front hub Shimano with or without hub dynamo

Bottom bracket Tange LN-7922 sealed

Weight 14kg fully equipped

Rims double-walled 622-19 (28″)

Brazed fittings for derailleur, dual bottle holders, and wiring

Tyres Schwalbe Racer 35-622 (28″)

Lock Abus Shield 565 security class 9

Lighting Axa Basta och Spanninga

Stainless steel spokes from Belgian Sapim

Saddle Montegrappa Canard Faux Leather (standard)

Saddle Brooks B17 genuine leather (optional)

Mudguards stainless steel painted or polished

Handlebars aluminium

Stem aluminium 

Grips Primergo Cork and TPE from Herrmans

Crane Bell Suzu Alloy

Stylish Vintage CrMo Steel Touring Bike

Refinement and Riding Delight

Pilen GTV – our top model – built to be a stylish and exclusive classic bicycle, features a new, more sophisticated, and lighter frame. The GTV (Grand Tourer Vertical) is an extraordinarily dashing and enjoyable Swedish-built touring and city bike that will turn heads. Daily cruises or work commuting will be a stylish and fast-paced pleasure. The bike is solidly built, lively yet reliable, and beautiful to behold. And you can customise it to your heart’s desire.

Pilen GTV features front and rear Shimano hydraulic disc brakes and 11 derailleur gears for a precise and enjoyable ride. The new GTV frame is built with double-butted tubing in chrome-moly steel (CrMo 4130) and heat-treated after welding for added strength and resilience.

The GTV has rear vertical dropouts (hence its name GTV: Grand Tourer Vertical) which are required for disc brakes. The frame fittings and mounts for derailleur, bottle, and wiring are brazed, adding to the bike’s durability and sleek appearance.

The strong Pilen wheels are built with extra strong stainless spokes, stainless eyelets, double-walled rims, and Schwalbe Marathon Racer tyres, ensuring a smooth and dependable ride.

Pilen GTV is a bike for those who appreciate refinement and riding delight, combining vintage aesthetics with modern performance.

Specification, extra equipment, and prices

  1. Exclusive frame with steep angles built with tubes in chromium-molybdenum steel grade 4130. A more expensive and more resilient steel grade that after welding is heat-treated to restore the metal’s strongest crystalline structure and making the weld joints become one with the frame. The frame is light, strong and more flexible with increased driving experience. The frame is welded with TIG welding. A slow hard welding technique that produces strong thin joints. The frame details are brazed with brass band. True craftsmanship is beautiful and provides the best driving skills.
  2. The frame’s top tube is double butted with dimensions 0.9 mm – 0.6 – 0.9 mm.
  3. Elegant fork with cast steel crown. Fork legs in chrome molybdenum steel 4130. Fork legs are brazed to the cast fork. Very precise and responsive.
  4. Hydraulic disc brakes Shimano Deore front and rear. Effective braking effect.
  5. Headset Tange Levin Alloy 1500 in dural aluminium.
  6. Crane Bell Suzu Alloy. Spring lever, polished bell house and nice tone.
  7. Very strong wheels with double bottomed alloy rims, targeted spoke holes, eyelets and strong spokes in stainless steel. Rear wheel got butted spokes for extra strength.
  8. Maintenance-free bottom bracket from Tange model LN-7922 with forged steel solid spindle, quality shielded bearings and light alloy body cups. Just lovely feeling and spin.
  9. Stainless steel 18.8 mudguards, struts, carrier clamps and all nuts and bolts. Alloy seat post and stem.
  10. Saddle Canard faux leather in Black, Brown or Honey. As option a Brooks B17 leather saddle in Black, Brown or Honey.
  11. Brazed on mounts for bottle holders on both the down tube and seat tube. Perfect for touring.
  12. Elegant carrier in alloy.
  13. Grips Herrmans Primergo cork.
  • Saddle Montegrappa Canard faux leather in Black, Brown or Honey.
  • As option saddle Brooks B17 leather in Black, Brown or Honey.
  • Mudguards stainless steel. Choose between black powder painted or matte polished clean.
  • Rotating chain guard front (not covering the chain).
  • Tyres black Schwalbe Marathon Racer Performance Line 622-35 with reflex sides.
  • Grips Herrmans Primergo Cork.
  • Crane Bell Suzu Alloy.
  • Stand Atran Moove Alloy.
  • ABUS Amparo 485 high security lock.
  • Approved lighting.
  • Handlebars Roadster.
  • Front hub with disc brake and hub dynamo. Alternatively hub with disc brake without dynamo and battery headlight.

Custom Colours, Your Choice – We Build!

From May to August 2024, we are simplifying and improving the process for painting the bike components. The option for single colour will be removed as more choices become available.
We have invested a lot of time and effort into programming the bicycle configurator for Pilen Lyx, Pilen GT, and Pilen EL1, where you can design your bike. The bicycle configurator has been running since 10th June, and we continue to fine-tune its functionality. In the configurator, you can make the following selections and see how the bike will look. You can choose:
  • All frame colours.
  • All colours for mudguards plus Matte Polished Stainless Steel.
  • All colours for chain guards plus Matte Polished Stainless Steel.
  • All colours for the rear carrier or no carrier (Lyx).
  • Various colours for faux leather saddles and various colours for leather saddles.
  • Black or silver-coloured rims.
  • Tyres in black, brown, or cream.
  • Handles in black or cork.
  • Bells from Crane Bells Japan.
  • Baskets and front carriers.
In addition to the choices above, the bicycle configurator includes a few nifty features. When you’re satisfied and feel that you’ve created a truly beautiful Pilen bike:
  • You can download an image of your design. The image is saved to your computer or mobile phone. You can download as many design images as you like.
  • You can copy a web link that, when opened in a browser, directs to the configurator and recreates the selections you made. You can create as many web links as you like.

For Pilen Lyx

You choose the colour of the frame and fork, the colour of the mudguards, the colour of the rear carrier, and the colour of the chain guard. If you want the same colour for all parts, previously called single colour, you can have that. If you want the frame and fork in one colour, the mudguards in a second colour, the rear carrier in a third colour, and the chain guard in a fourth colour, you can have that too. Black mudguards, a black rear carrier, and a black chain guard are still available at no extra cost. The custom choices for mudguards, rear carriers, and chain guards have an additional cost of 150 SEK per choice, totaling 450 SEK if you want to customize the appearance of all three. You choose – we build.

For Pilen GT and Pilen GTV

The colour options for the Pilen GT and GTV include painting the frame and fork plus the mudguards. The chain guard is rotating and is not painted. The wire-model rear carrier is also not painted. The mudguards on the Pilen GT are typically matte polished raw steel. Choosing mudguards in a different colour from the frame gives you the option to have two colours on your bike. Painted mudguards cost 200 SEK.

The Pilen GT comes standard with a rotating chain guard mounted on the front chainring. You can choose to have the more protective chain guard from the Pilen Lyx installed—in either a colour of your choice or in matte polished stainless steel—for an additional 300 SEK. The wire-model rear carrier is never painted. You can opt to remove the rear carrier if, for example, you plan to install a child seat or prefer a more minimalist, sporty look for the bike. You choose – we build.

Difference Between GT and GTV

Please note that the Pilen GTV does not have a bicycle configurator. This is because the Pilen GT is essentially identical to the Pilen GTV, with the difference being that the GTV has 11 gears and hydraulic disc brakes.

For Pilen EL1

The colour options for the Pilen EL1 include painting the frame and fork, mudguards, and chain guard. The rear carrier is integrated with the frame and shares the frame’s colour. The standard colour for the mudguards and chain guard on the Pilen EL1 is Black RAL 9005. Choosing mudguards and a chain guard in a different colour from the frame gives you the option to have three colours on your bike. Mudguards in a different colour from Black RAL 9005 cost 200 SEK. A chain guard in a different colour from Black RAL 9005 also costs 200 SEK.

"And you can have it your way..."

The meaning of Pilen’s slogan “You can have it your way” applies to options and paintwork. Read about the colours available for the bikes. As far as is practically, logistically, and cost-effectively possible, we want to offer the creation of unique bikes.

Pilen’s models and gents/ladies come in various Standard Colours based on our forecast of expected demand for a model with that specific colour. Painting of frames, forks, and parts is done on a rolling schedule where a standard colour is painted in one day at East Coast Industrial Coatings in Västervik.

The table further down the page shows which Standard Colours the models are available in with a normal delivery time of 1-2 weeks, i.e. bikes we can build with painted parts we have in stock. It also shows which colours are Plus Colours with longer delivery times (but no additional cost).

Pilen paints at East Coast Industrial Coatings in Västervik.
The powder coatings are from Axalta’s facility in Västervik.
T = Available Standard Colour with normal delivery time

The model is available in that Standard Colour with a normal delivery time of 2-4 weeks.

PF = Plus Colour

NOTE: We are currently revising our colour selection process. Plus Colour may affect the delivery time to the end customer. Plus Colour does not affect the price to the end customer.

R = Backordered

The model cannot be delivered at the moment.

ColoursLyx LadiesLyx GentsGT LadiesGT GentsGTV LadiesGTV GentsEL1
Black RAL 9005» Show all bikes with this colorTTTTTTPF
Red RAL 3004 » Show all bikes with this colorTPFPFPFTTPF
Green RAL 6005 » Show all bikes with this colorTTTTTTPF
Blue RAL 5001 » Show all bikes with this colorTTPFPFPFPFPF
Grey RAL 7022 » Show all bikes with this colorPFPFPFPFPFPFPF
Creme RAL 1015 » Show all bikes with this colorTTPFPFTTPF
Pink RAL 3015T
Light Green RAL 6021 » Show all bikes with this colorTPFPFPFPFPFPF
Light Blue RAL5024 » Show all bikes with this colorPFPFPFPFPFPFPF
Duragreen » Show all bikes with this colorTTTTTTT
Durablue » Show all bikes with this colorTTTTTTT
Exclusive Colour: profile colour or custom chosen colour can be quoted

Pilen can also paint one or more bikes in any desired colour – we call this Exclusive Colour – if we receive the name and RAL colour of the paint. This is done, for example, when Pilen produces Company Bikes where the customer wants their own profile colour. Painting in Exclusive Colours incurs an additional cost which is quoted to the customer upon request – after we have checked the availability of the colour with East Coast Industrial Coatings in Västervik, Sweden, and possibly with Axalta. The cost is always quoted and includes a fixed setup cost and a cost per bike. Note: the customer must specify the RAL colour for the Exclusive Colour. An RGB code or web colour code is not sufficient.

Normal colour scheme Pilen Lyx

The normal colour scheme for Lyx means that the frame and fork are painted in the chosen colour. Chainguard, mudguards, and carrier are painted in Black RAL 9005.

Normal colour scheme Pilen GT and Pilen GTV

The normal colour scheme for GT and GTV means that the frame and fork are painted in the chosen colour. The mudguards are matte-polished bare stainless steel. The rotating chainguard and wire model carrier are not painted.

Normal colour scheme Pilen EL1

The normal colour scheme for EL1 means that the frame, carrier, and fork are painted in the chosen colour. Chainguard, mudguards, and carrier are painted in Black RAL 9005.

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Pilen GTV model
Saddle
Price
Magnus 2024-04-26
Deore 11, hydr. disc brakesBrooks B17 leather14895
Deore 11, hydr. disc brakes, hub dynamoBrooks B17 leather15395
Deore 11, hydr. disc brakesMontegrappa Canard faux leather13795
Deore 11, hydr. disc brakes, hub dynamoMontegrappa Canard faux leather14295
Component
Information
Edited 2024-05-25 Magnus
ColoursPilen GTV is available in Standard Colours: Black RAL 9005, Red RAL 3004, Green RAL 6005, Cream RAL 1015, Durablue, and Duragreen. Plus Colours are Blue RAL 5001,
FrameSize: 57.5 cm. TIG-welded frame in chromium-molybdenum steel grade 4130 in all tubes for optimum elasticity, comfort, and durability. Double butting in top and down tube. Brazed-on details. Vertical dropouts for disc brakes.
ForkChrome-molybdenum SAE 4130 with cast fork crown and brazed fork legs.
MudguardsStainless steel. Choose between black powder coated or matte polished unpainted.
Front hub w/o dynamoShimano Deore.
Front hub with dynamoShimano DH-3D37-QR.
BrakesHydraulic disc brakes Shimano front and rear.
PedalsPilen Standard.
Bottom Bracket and CranksetMaintenance-free bottom bracket from Tange model LN-7922 with forged steel solid spindle, quality shielded bearings, and light alloy body cups. Alloy crankset.
HeadsetTange Levin 1500 Alloy. Duraluminium. Heat-treated Cr-Mo ball races. Super Stone Polish on every ball race. Drilled non-structural areas for reduced weight. Fully sealed mechanism. Dural aluminium grade A7075-T6. Weight 121 grams.
StemHumpert pointing down, 60, 80, 100 or up 80.
HandlebarsHumpert roadster.
GripsHerrmans Primergo DD14.
BellCrane Bells Suzu Alloy.
TyresMarathon Racer Performance Line 35-622 with puncture protection. Max inflation 6.5 bar.
Rims28 inches (19-622) double-bottomed aluminium rims, targeted spoke holes, eyelets, and strong spokes in stainless steel. Choose between black or silver anodized aluminium.
SpokesSapim stainless steel 2 mm. Butted in the rear wheel.
CarrierSlender and strong aluminium alloy carrier. Width 145 mm.
LockABUS Shield 565 with safety level 9.
SaddleBrooks B17 in real leather. Comes in Black, Brown, or Honey. Alternatively, Selle Montegrappa Canard in faux leather.
Headlight Alt. 1Spanninga Brio with LED bulb 15 Lux. Requires dynamo.
Headlight Alt. 2Axa Basta Microscope. Battery light.
Rear LightVena from Spanninga with on/off function.
ReflectorsReflective sides in tyres and in lights.

Weights

Model GTV
Saddle Brooks B17
Saddle S M Corsa
Updated 2024-04-26 Magnus
Deore 11 Gears14.2 kg14 kg
Deore 11 Gears and Hub dynamo14.6 kg14.4 kg
Weight including battery light, lock, mudguards and package holder.

Thule's child bike seats

We appreciate Thule’s range of child bike seats and are happy to support a Swedish company. We have reviewed their range and been in contact with Thule. The table below shows a selection of Thule’s child bike seats and bike bags that fit Pilen’s models.
Table explanation: Lyx*

Thule states that their frame-mounted child bike seats fit bikes with a carrier width of up to 150 mm. The Pilen Lyx carrier is 170 mm. If you still want to mount a Thule frame-mounted child bike seat on the Lyx, the Lyx carrier is easy to remove (four screws).

Tip!

To reduce the risk of bikes with child bike seats and/or bike bags tipping over, we recommend equipping the bike with Atran Moove double stand (optional).

Thule Yepp 2 maxi.
Thule Yepp 2 maxi.
ModelLyxCityGTGTVEL1
Seat tube diameter28.8 mm28.8 mm28.8 mm28.8 mm35 mm
Stem diameter22.2 mm22.2 mm22.2 mm22.2 mm25.4 mm
Carrier width170 mm145 mm145 mm145 mm160 mm
ModelDescriptionFitsLink
Thule Yepp 2 Mini. Child bike seat.Front-mounted child bike seat. Attaches to handlebar stem with diameter 22-28 mm. Max width of carrier 150 mm. Article number: 12021101.Lyx City GT GTV EL1Thule Yepp 2 Mini
Thule Yepp Nexxt 2 Mini. Child bike seat.Front-mounted child bike seat. Attaches to handlebar stem with diameter 22-28 mm. Max width of carrier 150 mm. Article number: 12080121.Lyx City GT GTV EL1Thule Yepp Nexxt 2 Mini
Thule Yepp 2 Maxi. Child bike seat.Rack-mounted child bike seat. Attaches to carriers 110 - 175 mm wide. Article number: 12021201.Lyx City GT GTV EL1Thule Yepp 2 Maxi
Thule Yepp 2 Maxi. Child bike seat.Frame-mounted child bike seat. The mount attaches to the frame's seat tube with a diameter of 28-40 mm. Max width of carrier 150 mm. Article number: 12021301.Lyx* City GT GTVThule Yepp 2 Maxi
Thule Yepp 2 Maxi MIK HD. Child bike seat.Requires special MIK HD mount. Article number: 12021401.No. Requires special Thule carrier.Thule Yepp 2 Maxi MIK HD
Thule RideAlong 2. Child bike seat.Frame-mounted child bike seat. The mount attaches to the frame's seat tube with a diameter of 28-40 mm. Max width of carrier 150 mm. Article number: 100207.Lyx* City GT GTVThule RideAlong 2
Thule RideAlong. Child bike seat.Frame-mounted child bike seat. The mount attaches to the frame's seat tube with a diameter of 28-40 mm. Max width of carrier 150 mm. Article number: 100106.Lyx* City GT GTVThule RideAlong
Thule RideAlong Lite. Child bike seat.Frame-mounted child bike seat. The mount attaches to the frame's seat tube with a diameter of 28-40 mm. Max width of carrier 150 mm. Article number: 100109.Lyx* City GT GTVThule RideAlong Lite
Thule Yepp 2 Maxi Frame Mounted. Child bike seat.Frame-mounted child bike seat. The mount attaches to the frame's seat tube with a diameter of 28-40 mm. Max width of carrier 150 mm. Article number: 12021301.Lyx* City GT GTVThule Yepp 2 Maxi Frame Mounted
Thule Yepp Nexxt 2 Maxi Frame Mounted. Child bike seat.Frame-mounted child bike seat. The mount attaches to the frame's seat tube with a diameter of 28-40 mm. Max width of carrier 150 mm. Article number: 12080231.Lyx* City GT GTVThule Yepp Nexxt 2 Maxi Frame Mounted
Thule Yepp 2 Maxi Rack Mounted. Child bike seat.Rack-mounted child bike seat. Attaches to carriers 110 - 175 mm wide. Article number: 12021201.Lyx City GT GTV EL1Thule Yepp 2 Maxi Rack Mounted
Thule Yepp Nexxt Maxi Rack Mounted. Child bike seat.Rack-mounted child bike seat. Attaches to carriers 110 - 175 mm wide. Article number: 12080251.Lyx City GT GTV EL1Thule Yepp Nexxt Maxi Rack Mounted
Thule Shield. Bicycle bag.A compact waterproof bag to keep essentials close at hand when commuting or going on bike adventures. Article number: 100056.Lyx City GT GTV EL1Thule Shield
Shield 1-pack 17L. Bicycle bag.Thule Shield bicycle bag 17L is an urban bicycle bag perfect for bike commuters. Article number: 3204208.Lyx City GT GTV EL1Shield 1-pack 17L
Shield 1-pack 22L. Bicycle bag.Thule Shield bicycle bag 22L is an urban bicycle bag perfect for bike commuters. Article number: 3204916.Lyx City GT GTV EL1Shield 1-pack 22L
Shield 2-pack 25L. Bicycle bag.Thule Shield bicycle bag 25L is an urban bicycle bag perfect for bike commuters. Article number: 3204209.Lyx City GT GTV EL1Shield 2-pack 25L
Shield 2-pack 13L. Bicycle bag.Thule Shield bicycle bag 13L is an urban bicycle bag perfect for bike commuters. Article number: 3204205.Lyx City GT GTV EL1Shield 2-pack 13L
Thule Tour Rack. Bicycle bag.Thule Tour carrier is a patented carrier that can be mounted both front and rear on most bikes – from full-suspension mountain bikes to road bikes. Article number: 100090.Lyx City GT GTV EL1Thule Tour Rack
Thule Pack 'n Pedal. Bicycle bag.Accessory for Thule Pack 'n Pedal Tour Rack that allows you to transport almost all types of bicycle bags and balance heavy loads. Article number: 100017.Lyx City GT GTV EL1Thule Pack 'n Pedal
Thule Quick Release Bracket. Quick release for child bike seat.Compatible with Thule RideAlong 2, Thule RideAlong, Thule RideAlong Lite 2, Thule RideAlong Lite, Thule Yepp 2 Maxi Frame Mounted, Thule Yepp Nexxt 2 Maxi Frame Mounted, Thule Yepp Nexxt Maxi Frame Mounted. Article number: 100203.Lyx City GT GTV EL1Thule Quick Release Bracket

Panniers

Panniers allow for extra loading capacity for both daily tasks and outdoor adventures. They make your Pilen even more multifunctional and practical. They also contribute to a more eco-friendly and active lifestyle, whether for daily errands or wilderness excursions. There is a wide range of high-quality products available. Most panniers can be mounted on a Pilen bike. Consult your bike dealer if you are unsure.
  • Increased load capacity: Panniers provide extra space for carrying items, which is ideal for transporting groceries, work materials, or camping gear.
  • Balance and stability: Compared to carrying a backpack, panniers distribute the weight more evenly and reduce the load on the cyclist, leading to a more balanced and stable ride.
  • Weather protection: Many panniers are made from weather-resistant materials that protect contents from rain, dust, and other weather conditions.
  • Safety and visibility: Panniers can be equipped with reflective materials or lights to increase visibility in low-light conditions, enhancing safety.
  • Easy accessibility: Panniers are often designed to be easily accessible even while riding, so you can quickly reach water bottles, maps, or snacks without needing to stop.
  • Variety and adaptability: There are different types of panniers for various needs, including rear rack panniers, saddle panniers, and handlebar panniers, making it easy to customize for the type of load you need to carry.
  • Comfort: Using panniers instead of carrying a heavy backpack can reduce the risk of back and shoulder pain, especially on longer rides or trips.
  • Efficiency: With panniers, you can use your bike for errands or trips where you might otherwise choose a car, saving fuel and reducing traffic.
  • Promotes an active lifestyle: By facilitating the transport of equipment and supplies, panniers encourage more bike rides, both in urban environments and in nature.

Links to Thule product pages

Child bike seats and panniers are aftermarket products that people often choose based on personal preference, taste, and budget, and install on their bike either themselves or with the help of a bike dealer. Pilen does not mount child bike seats or panniers and has no business relationships with manufacturers of these products.

Changes to Bicycle Specifications in Photos​

Pilen’s bicycles evolve over time. These improvements in form and function aim to save weight or provide even better rust protection. Components can also be phased out from the market and need to be replaced. The specifications of the bicycles shown under each model are updated immediately and are current. However, photographs of the bicycles may lag behind and not show the changes, as photography, photo editing, and updating our web pages are time-consuming. The table below shows a history of changes to the bicycle models

DateUnitAffects ModelsUnit
2023-08-01Chain Guard Pilen Model 3. Manufactured in-house from stainless steel. Recognizable by the three punched holes.Lyx EL1Show
2023-07-01Handlebars for Lyx and City switched to stainless steel handlebars from Swedish Lago. Stainless steel. Improved rust protection.Lyx
2022-08-01Brooks B66 replaced by Brooks B67. Saves 200 grams in weight.Lyx EL1
2022-08-01Stainless steel seat post without top clamp replaced with Ergotech aluminium seat post with top clamp to save weight.Lyx
2022-08-01Stand made of galvanized steel replaced by Atran Move in aluminium. Higher quality, better rust protection, and weight-saving.Lyx
2022-08-01Carrier's backplate with Pilen logo on Lyx changed from high-ten steel to stainless steel. Improved rust protection.Lyx
2022-08-01Carrier for GT and GTV changed from stainless steel to aluminium to save weight.GT GTV
2022-07-01EL1 seat tube shortened for a better lowest saddle height.EL1
2019-07-01Mudguards switched from galvanized steel to stainless steel mudguards from Herrmans. Allows for matte polished, bare steel mudguards that are very stylish.Lyx GT GTV EL1

Customise a Pilen GTV Gents Bike

Your Bespoke Pilen GTV Ladies Bike

A good bike is something you want to feel comfortable with and proud of, aesthetically, technically, and economically. The bespoke Pilen GTV allows you to choose the colours and components according to your own preferences. Solid colours and white or brown tyres are popular choices. You can, for example, choose:

  • Single colour with mudguards in the frame colour (some delivery time) +200 SEK.
  • Plus Colours (longer delivery time) allowing the Pilen GTV to be painted in any of Pilen’s standard colours.
  • Hub with disc brakes and hub dynamo that powers the front light.
  • Hub with disc brakes and battery light.
  • Saddle in genuine leather Brooks B17.
  • Exclusive bells from Japanese Crane Bells.
  • Double stand in aluminium Atran Moove Double.
  • Tyres slick Schwalbe Kojak.
  • Various front and rear lights.
  • Herrmans grips.
  • Lightweight pedals Marwi SP-2150.
  • Various handlebar stems.
  • Abus lock with connection for Abus lock cable/chain.
  • Pilen & Nyström saddlebag.

You must order the bespoke Pilen GTV through your Pilen dealer, and some delivery time may apply. We do not accept orders directly to the factory. Your dealer will provide you with an exact price.

Basket and Front Carrier

The Pilen GTV can be equipped with optional front basket or front carriers.

Luxurious Equipment as Standard

frame-2018-500

Frame CrMo 4130

Pilen GTV has a light and strong frame made of chromium-molybdenum steel with double-butted tubes, bottle mounts on the down tube and seat tube, and brass-brazed details.

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Front hub alt 1

Shimano front hub DH-3D37-QR for disc brake with built-in hub generator that powers the bike's front light. Generator 6V 3W.

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Front hub alt 2

Front hub Shimano Deore for disc brake. No built-in generator. The bike is equipped with a front battery light.

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Bottom bracket Tange

Bottom bracket Tange model LN-7922 with sealed quality bearings, forged axle in chromium-molybdenum steel, and aluminium shell. Excellent rolling, feel, and longevity.

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Shimano RT64 Disc Brakes

Hydraulic disc brakes with Shimano Deore RT64 calipers. Brake discs from Shimano.

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Headset Tange 1500

Headset Levin Alloy 1500. Lightweight and strong construction in duraluminium with chrome-steel balls and polished races.

Crane Bell Suzu Alloy bell, brass nut and alloy lever.

Crane Bell Suzu Alloy

A beautiful Suzu Alloy bell from Japanese Crane Bells with an aluminium bell, brass nut, and spring striker.

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Grips Primergo DD14

Ergonomic grips Herrmans Primergo DD14 with cork and extra comfortable palm support.

Schwalbe Marathon Racer Black-Reflex 35-622.

Tyres Schwalbe Racer

Performance Line 35-622. Rolls easily and is puncture-protected. Can be inflated up to 6.5 bar.

Generous standard equipment

Please note that all Pilen GTV bikes are equipped with stainless steel mudguards, aluminium carrier, approved lighting, and an approved lock included in the price.

Why ride a Pilen?

The first and foremost argument is undoubtedly that you get a lot of bike for your money. Pilen has only a few employees, and everyone in the company can build a bicycle with meticulous attention to quality in the smallest detail. The bicycles are crafted on a lean production line that the Pilen team built entirely themselves—a line that is constantly being improved. You can choose the equipment level on all models. Whether you want a bike with just the bare necessities or want to spend a little extra, you have the opportunity to create your own personal bike. Compare the Pilen’s riding experience and equipment level with other bicycle brands. The bike feels more refined and lively.

Photographs

See more beautiful photographs in Pilen’s album.