Downtube Nova - $279
01-27-12, 09:11 AM
#252
Junior Member
Join Date: Jan 2012
Posts: 6
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
02-01-12, 01:00 AM
#253
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2005
Posts: 111
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Got a quick reply from Dr. Yan:
1) What is the rear spacing of the frame? (126mm / 130mm /135mm)
we have had 130's and 135's the latest ones should be 135's
2) What is the spacing of the front fork? (74mm / 80mm / 100mm)
100
3) What is the width and threading of the bottom bracket?
68x114 (as I recall)
4) What is the head set size? 1” or 1 1/8”
1 1/8"
5) What is the size of the seat post?
550mm (L) 30.4mm (D)
6) Is there touchup paint available for the bikes?
No
7) Are there any geometry specs that can be found? (effective top tube length, etc..)
We do not have them, however it is a Dahon licensed frame, hence you can get the info from them
1) What is the rear spacing of the frame? (126mm / 130mm /135mm)
we have had 130's and 135's the latest ones should be 135's
2) What is the spacing of the front fork? (74mm / 80mm / 100mm)
100
3) What is the width and threading of the bottom bracket?
68x114 (as I recall)
4) What is the head set size? 1” or 1 1/8”
1 1/8"
5) What is the size of the seat post?
550mm (L) 30.4mm (D)
6) Is there touchup paint available for the bikes?
No
7) Are there any geometry specs that can be found? (effective top tube length, etc..)
We do not have them, however it is a Dahon licensed frame, hence you can get the info from them
Oh man... If the rear dropout spacing on the Nova is indeed 135mm and the bb info is right I may bight the bullet and do one up here soon. Have parts on hand to turn it into a 9 speed and custom wheel sets hanging with no bike in 135/100!
06-19-13, 03:15 PM
#255
Member
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 27
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
06-20-13, 07:47 AM
#256
BikingYupik
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Portland Or
Posts: 198
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 9 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 3 Times
in
3 Posts
Wow!! That's a scary looking break. Apparently you're still in one piece.
Just gives me more things to think about, the 8H I ride is nearing that many miles.
Just gives me more things to think about, the 8H I ride is nearing that many miles.
06-20-13, 09:09 AM
#258
Member
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 27
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Yes I was lucky to see it when I parked. I felt the bike wobbling when I was riding to that beautiful location that day. I am so glad it did not break when I was riding. It would have been super nasty I suppose. The welder said the other weld may get weak too, it seems like a little black shows on the weld, but I don't know if I agree with him on this little black line. But just check your bike to see if you see it and you may want to reinforce. Who knows. Probably just an aberration.
08-15-13, 03:56 PM
#259
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Riverside County, CA
Posts: 265
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 2 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
very nice reading this thread. Has anyone converted there Downtube Nova to 10 speeds and bullhorns with sti shifter? that would be an interesting project.
What is the Crank's teeth count?
Thanks
What is the Crank's teeth count?
Thanks
02-15-14, 01:59 PM
#261
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Greensboro, NC
Posts: 1,498
Bikes: Many Downtube Folders :)
Mentioned: 11 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 282 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 24 Times
in
17 Posts
Impressive looking bike you have! I think you put over 5k miles...it looks well used. I normally put about 1k miles on my bikes before I swap them out.
Om,
Yan
Om,
Yan
__________________
Designer of Downtube Folding Bike
Ph.D. Temple University ( Math )
Biked across the USA twice
Semi-active chess player ( two time Bahamas National Champion )
Sivananda ( Bahamas ) Trained Yoga instructor ( 2013 ) and ThetaHealer since 2013
Bicycle delivery worker for Jimmy John's. Delivering is the best workout I have ever had.
Designer of Downtube Folding Bike
Ph.D. Temple University ( Math )
Biked across the USA twice
Semi-active chess player ( two time Bahamas National Champion )
Sivananda ( Bahamas ) Trained Yoga instructor ( 2013 ) and ThetaHealer since 2013
Bicycle delivery worker for Jimmy John's. Delivering is the best workout I have ever had.
