Folding Bikes - Pics of my Batavus Nova Versa

Since there is not that much information online about the Batavus Nova Versa, I thought I'd post some pictures here. The Nova Versa has 24 inch wheels and is offered in a 3-speed and a 7-speed version. It is being marketed as a "long distance" folding bike, thanks to the big wheels.

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Adjustable handlebars.

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Interestingly, the front hub is Dahon. It has a dynamo on the inside. The rear light has an on/off switch and a sensor, so that the light goes on when it is dark and when you move the bike. It also has batteries for when you're waiting for a red light at night, for instance.

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This magnetic disc connects to a similar disc on the front wheel when the bike is folded.

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Folded.

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A picture from my commute, taken with my cell phone.


Lex.

nice bike!

Quite a number of Dahon attributes again. Made by Dahon factory, my guess.

Wow what a bike, very nice, I would buy one! 24" wheels cool!

Regards

Do you know where I could buy a set of those 24 inch mudguards/fenders?

Batavus doesn't sell them on their site, I'd try some bike dealer. I don't know where you're from, but they must have 24 inch wheels there too, don't they?

It has quite a compact fold despite the slightly larger wheels. Seems the frame tubing has been given some careful thought about how to keep the fold small.
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yeah its a nice bike :D

My SO saw it and demanded we go to Nederlands to get one.. :-)

They're expensive in the UK, £567.00 . !!!!

Batavus doesn't sell them on their site, I'd try some bike dealer. I don't know where you're from, but they must have 24 inch wheels there too, don't they?

Lex,

I live in Australia and stuff like this is as rare as hen's teeth or rocking horse poo, also over here very few riders use guards.....too proud I guess?

Hi Lex Dura

Very classic look and nice components. Nice commute you take, lucky you! :)

I'm picking up my Gazelle folder from Nottingham today. Going to try it out on the return journey by dropping off to the lovely towns of Leamington & Warwick later.

Thanks. The bike is quite expensive over here too, I know. I bought this one second hand, which saved a bundle.

I forgot to mention that the pedals can be flipped to the inside, which saves a little more space.

I wish I could do my commute on bike more often. It's an 18km ride, one way. I take the bike in the bus in the morning, then catch a train to work. In the evening, instead of taking the bus, I ride the bike. the scenery is beautiful but sometimes I have to carry heavy files, or I have to wear a suit to work, which kind of eliminates communiting by bike....

i wish i could get that bike, but here in wales you just cant get them + way to expensive for me :(

I love the adjustable handlebars.

Rear brake cable needs trimming.

jur
who is a perfectionist with cabling

Rear brake cable needs trimming.

jur
who is a perfectionist with cabling

I need to learn how to do cabling. I'm not a fan of excess cabling.

--sam