T-100

Name: VSF Fahrradmanufaktur T-100
Brand: VSF Fahrradmanufaktur

trekking

Origin

The T-100 is VSF Fahrradmanufaktur's entry point into the steel touring family, introduced around 2008. Built at the Oldenburg manufactory in Lower Saxony, it carries the same 25 CrMo 4 chromoly steel frame as the flagship models — just with a more accessible component spec. Over the years it has gained disc-brake and thru-axle variants (the T-100 Sport) while the hub-gear Nexus build persists for low-maintenance urban use.

Specifications

Frame: 25 CrMo 4 chromoly steel, handbuilt in Oldenburg; rigid geometry; available in Diamant and Trapez (step-through) versions
Weight: kg
Drivetrain: Shimano Nexus 8-speed internal hub (HS11 build) or Shimano Cues 18-speed 2×9 derailleur (Sport Disc build, FC-U4010-2 46/30, CS-LG300)
Brakes: Magura HS11 hydraulic rim brakes with Brakebooster (hub-gear build); Shimano BR-MT200 hydraulic disc 160 mm (Sport Disc build)
Wheels: 28" (622 mm), Schürmann YAK19 aluminium rims, Shutter Precision or Shimano dynamo front hub

The verdict

+Strengths

Same handbuilt CrMo steel frame as higher-spec siblings — quality doesn't drop with the price
Full touring kit included: dynamo lights, rack, fenders, quality saddle
Hub-gear option keeps maintenance minimal for city and commuter use

−Weaknesses

Heavier than aluminium competitors at ~15–16 kg
Entry-level braking (Magura HS11) on hub-gear builds is effective but less powerful than disc
Narrower component choice compared to higher T-series tiers